Forks Community Hospital

What Forks Community Hospital does

Forks Community Hospital (FCH) is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) and Washington Public Hospital District (Clallam County Public Hospital District #1) operating from Forks, Washington, since 1929. It is the first hospital district established in Washington State (1948) and provides the only 24/7 acute-care emergency services for the West End of Clallam County, designated as a Level IV Trauma Center, Level II Cardiac Center, and Level III Stroke Center by Washington State. FCH employs 251–500 staff and delivers an integrated portfolio of hospital services (emergency care, inpatient care, swing-bed skilled nursing, surgery, imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, infusion therapy), three wholly-owned Rural Health Clinics (Bogachiel Medical Clinic, Clallam Bay Medical Clinic, Forks Family Medical Clinic), extended/long-term care, ambulance/EMS services, West End Outreach community health programs, and the Healthier West End community initiative. Its technology stack includes an EMR with a MyChart patient portal (CCMYTChart), a Merge Universal Viewer-based Radiology PACS, and a DirectDerm-integrated teledermatology platform introduced in March 2026 that supports asynchronous image-based specialist consultation.

FCH's business model is that of a public hospital district: revenue is generated from patient care billed through insurance, Medicare (with CAH-specific cost-based reimbursement), Medicaid, and self-pay, supplemented by community support via the Forks Hospital Foundation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the hospital offers financial assistance, online bill pay, and price transparency resources. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer via the main campus, three Rural Health Clinics, community health workers, and partnerships with three Clallam County fire districts, Peninsula College, Baylor University, and the Olympic Area Agency on Aging. Recent strategic activity in 2026 includes the launch of cardiology services with visiting interventional cardiologists, the DirectDerm teledermatology partnership, a Nursing Assistant Certified training program, and consolidation of administrative functions into a centralized business office — collectively indicating incremental service-line and workforce expansion rather than geographic or market expansion.

Name

Forks Community Hospital

Legal name

Forks Community Hospital

Website

https://forkshospital.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Forks Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital and Washington Public Hospital District serving the rural West End of Clallam County with 24/7 emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care, three Rural Health Clinics, and community health programs for a geographically isolated population.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Critical Access Hospital / Rural Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Offices of Physicians (62111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) (HLAFAGAL), Safety-Net & Public Hospitals (HLAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Rural healthcare services
• Critical access hospital
• Emergency medical care
• Primary care clinics
• Community health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Forks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue from emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient services, surgery, imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and specialty services provided to patients. Billed through insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or self-pay.
2. Critical Access Hospital Reimbursement: As a Critical Access Hospital, Forks Community Hospital receives special Medicare reimbursement rates that help keep rural hospitals financially viable. The hospital is part of approximately 1,377 CAHs in the U.S. and one of 38 in Washington state.
3. Rural Health Clinics: Revenue from three Rural Health Clinics providing primary care, chronic disease management, preventive care, and specialty referrals to community members.
4. Swing Bed Program: Skilled nursing care services for patients requiring extended recovery time after hospitalization, billed through Medicare Part A.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Forks Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital providing 24/7 emergency, inpatient, outpatient, surgical, imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and specialty care services to the West End community of Clallam County, Washington. Operations span a main hospital campus, three Rural Health Clinics (Bogachiel Medical Clinic, Clallam Bay Medical Clinic, Forks Family Medical Clinic), West End Outreach Services, ambulance/EMS, and community health programs including chronic care, mental health and substance use, palliative care, infusion therapy, and swing-bed skilled nursing. Patient access is enabled through the MyChart patient portal and a teledermatology service delivered in partnership with DirectDerm.

Product overview

Forks Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) providing a comprehensive, integrated portfolio of healthcare products and services spanning hospital-based acute and emergency care, outpatient clinics, long-term care, community health, and digital patient tools. Its core hospital services include Emergency Care (Level IV Trauma / Level II Cardiac / Level III Stroke designations), Inpatient Care, Swing Bed rehabilitation, Surgical Services, Pharmacy, Imaging, and Laboratory. These are supplemented by three Rural Health Clinics (Bogachiel Medical Clinic, Clallam Bay Medical Clinic, Forks Family Medical Clinic) offering Family Medicine, specialty referrals, and teledermatology. Community-facing programs include West End Outreach Services, a Community Health Worker program, the Healthier West End initiative, Forks Hospital Foundation, and Spoon's Café dietary services. Patient-facing digital tools include the MyChart portal (for health records, appointments, and bill pay) and an Rx Guide. Recent additions include Cardiology services (2026), Teledermatology (2026), and a Nursing Assistant Certified training program (July 2026). The hospital is accredited by DNV-GL as a Critical Access Hospital and has been serving the West End community since 1949.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Care 24/7 emergency department staffed by physicians, registered nurses, and medical professionals certified in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC. Designated Level IV Trauma Center, Level II Cardiac Center, and Level III Stroke Center by Washington State.
• Inpatient Care Around-the-clock nursing care for patients requiring overnight hospitalization in a safe and comfortable healing environment.
• Swing Bed Skilled nursing and rehabilitation program for patients who need continued medical care after a hospital stay, bridging acute hospitalization and home discharge; billed through Medicare Part A.
• Outpatient Services Broad range of outpatient clinical services for patients who do not require overnight hospitalization.
• Ambulance Emergency medical transport and response services staffed by certified EMTs, operated as the Ray Ellis Memorial Ambulance Service.
• Infusion & Injection Therapies Outpatient infusion and injection therapy services allowing West End residents to receive treatments such as Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency infusions locally without traveling to distant facilities.
• Pharmacy In-house pharmacy services for hospitalized patients and outpatient prescription management in partnership with Chinook Pharmacy.
• Surgical Services Surgical procedures and perioperative care covering a range of general and specialty surgical needs.
• Family Medicine Primary care services for patients of all ages, including preventive care, chronic disease management, well-woman care, and prenatal care including delivery.
• Imaging Services Medical imaging diagnostics including X-ray, CT, ultrasound, and other radiology services for diagnostic and interventional purposes, supported by Merge Universal Viewer PACS (version 8.4).
• Laboratory Services Clinical laboratory testing and diagnostics supporting inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care services.
• Mental Health & Substance Use Behavioral health services including psychiatric care, substance use treatment, and mental health counseling for the West End community.
• Chronic Care Ongoing management and support for patients with chronic medical conditions, coordinating long-term treatment plans.
• Diabetes Education Patient education and self-management training for individuals diagnosed with diabetes, supporting blood sugar control and lifestyle modification.
• Palliative Care Specialized care focused on relieving symptoms, pain, and stress for patients with serious illness, improving quality of life for both patient and family.
• Physical & Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation services to restore mobility, strength, and functional independence following injury, surgery, or chronic conditions.
• Cardiopulmonary Cardiology and pulmonary diagnostic and treatment services including cardiac care, respiratory therapy, and cardiopulmonary function testing.
• Orthopedics Bone, joint, and musculoskeletal care including surgical and non-surgical treatment for fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, and other orthopedic conditions.
• Pain Management Multidisciplinary approaches to managing chronic and acute pain, including medication, interventional procedures, and alternative therapies.
• Podiatry Specialty care for foot, ankle, and lower extremity conditions including diabetic foot care, wound management, and surgical podiatry.
• Rural Health Clinics (Bogachiel Medical Clinic, Clallam Bay Medical Clinic, Forks Family Medical Clinic) Three rural health clinic locations providing primary care, specialty referrals, and teledermatology access across the West End service area. Staffed by physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice nurses offering preventive and chronic disease management services.
• Cardiology Services Advanced cardiovascular care delivered by interventional cardiologists Dr. Haroon Yousaf and Dr. Fahad Younas, offering prevention, early detection, coronary interventions, heart failure management, and coordinated patient-centered care. Available first and third Monday of each month.
• Teledermatology Teledermatology consultation service at FCH Rural Health Clinics, enabling FCH healthcare professionals to capture skin images and consult asynchronously with U.S. board-certified dermatologists from DirectDerm, with diagnoses and treatment plans returned within 48 hours without patient travel.
• Extended Care Long-term care facility added to the hospital in 1986, providing essential services for seniors and individuals with complex medical needs.
• Nursing Assistant Certified Class Career training program for individuals to become certified nursing assistants. Classes begin July 27, 2026, offered by Forks Community Hospital.
• West End Outreach Services Community-based outreach and behavioral health services extending hospital care beyond clinical walls into the West End community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 63,500 patients treated by 1956, just four years after opening
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clallam County Fire District No. 5coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding for coordinated emergency medical services and response coordination in the West End region.
• Clallam County Fire District No. 1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding for coordinated emergency medical services and response coordination.
• Clallam County Fire District No. 2coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding for coordinated emergency medical services and response coordination.
• Peninsula CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for healthcare workforce development and training programs.
• Baylor UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for healthcare professional training and education programs.
• Olympic Area Agency on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support senior healthcare services and aging population needs in the West End community.
• Quillayute Valley School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for health education and student health services.
• Washington State Department of Natural ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for emergency response and worker health services related to natural resource operations.
• Association for Community Health Medical Assistant Apprenticeship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical Assistant apprenticeship program to address healthcare workforce shortages in rural communities.
• DirectDermcoreTechnology or IntegrationTeledermatology partnership providing 24/7 access to U.S. board-certified dermatologists who consult with FCH healthcare professionals on skin conditions, delivering diagnoses and treatment recommendations within 48 hours or less.
• Chinook PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Chinook Pharmacy for prescription services and the Rx Guide program to help patients understand and manage their prescriptions.
• Airlift Northwest / LifeflightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir medical transport services for transferring severe trauma and critical patients to trauma centers such as Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Olympic Medical Center: Public hospital district in Port Angeles, WA, serving Clallam County — the same county as FCH. Comparable in mission, community ownership structure, and rural-urban service mix, and is a key referral destination for FCH's higher-acuity transfers.
• Jefferson Healthcare: Public hospital district in Port Townsend, WA, operating as a Critical Access Hospital on the Olympic Peninsula. Closest structural peer — same CAH designation, rural Washington service area, and public district governance model.
• WhidbeyHealth: Public hospital district on Whidbey Island, WA, providing a similar mix of acute, emergency, and primary care to a rural island community. Comparable in scale, payer mix, and CAH-style rural operations.
• Confluence Health: Central Washington regional health system serving rural North Central Washington communities, including a Critical Access Hospital footprint. Comparable in rural Washington payer mix, multi-site primary care strategy, and CAH operations.

Broad incumbents

• PeaceHealth: Large nonprofit health system operating across Washington, Oregon, and Alaska with multiple hospitals including critical access facilities. Comparable in PNW footprint and referral relationships; competes for specialist coverage and serves as a transfer destination for FCH.
• MultiCare Health System: Large Washington-based health system with hospitals, urgent care, and specialty services. Operates rural and community hospitals in the same state; represents competitive pressure and potential partnership/acquisition counterparty.
• Virginia Mason Franciscan Health: Major Washington-based health system with hospitals and clinics across the state. Comparable in Washington operating environment and represents a potential affiliation partner or specialist referral source for FCH patients.

Regional players

• Skagit Regional Health: Health system serving Skagit and surrounding counties in North Puget Sound region of Washington. Comparable mid-sized PNW system that competes for patient referrals from rural communities and shares the Washington rural healthcare environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ForksHospital

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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