What San Carlos Apache Healthcare does

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation (SCAHC) is a tribally owned and operated nonprofit healthcare corporation headquartered in Peridot, Arizona, that transitioned from Indian Health Service (IHS) operation to tribal governance in July 2015 under PL 93-638 hospital authority. It operates the Izee' Baa Gowąh ("Medicine House") main campus in Peridot — a five-building, 225,000+ square foot complex — and a satellite facility, the Clarence Wesley Health Center, in Bylas, Arizona. The system delivers primary care, emergency services (a 16-bed 24/7 ED staffed by board-certified emergency physicians), a 12-bed inpatient unit, over 23 specialty clinics, dental, optometry, pharmacy, imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, mammography, ultrasound, DEXA), podiatry/wound care, physical therapy, and a Purchased Referred Care (PRC) program, handling roughly 20,000 patient visits per month.

Its business model combines three revenue streams: federal IHS and tribal government appropriations, third-party insurance billing (Medicare, Medicaid/AHCCCS, and private), and PRC referral funding for outside specialist services. The facility is staffed by 501-1000 employees with cultural integration grounded in Apache-language interpretation and the "Apache Way" / "Gozhǝǝ" care philosophy. Major active expansion includes the $134 million, 100-bed Sadie Kniffin Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility (opening December 2026) and a planned new 33,400-square-foot Clarence Wesley Health Center. The newly established San Carlos Apache Healthcare Foundation (SCAHF), a 501(c)(3), supports fundraising for the parent corporation's mission. Customer concentration is effectively the San Carlos Apache Tribe membership and surrounding tribal communities of southeastern Arizona.

Name

San Carlos Apache Healthcare

Legal name

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation

Website

https://scahealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation is a tribally owned nonprofit operating a 12-bed hospital, satellite clinic, and 23+ specialty clinics in Peridot and Bylas, Arizona, serving the San Carlos Apache Tribe and surrounding communities under PL 93-638 hospital authority with culturally integrated care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) (HLAFAFAB)

Keywords

• Tribal healthcare services
• Emergency medical care
• Primary care clinics
• Specialty medical services
• Diagnostic imaging pharmacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Peridot

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Purchased Referred Care (PRC): Federal program providing funding for referred medical services not available at IHS or tribal facilities. PRC is considered the 'payor of last resort' and covers American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
2. Insurance Billing: SCAHC bills all health insurances for medical care including Medicare, Medicaid (AHCCCS), and private insurance plans.
3. Tribal Government Funding: Tribally owned and operated healthcare system funded through San Carlos Apache Tribe and federal Indian Health Service allocations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation (SCAHC) operates a tribally owned, nonprofit hospital and outpatient healthcare system serving the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Core services include a 24/7 Emergency Department, a 12-bed Inpatient Unit, Primary Care, over 23 Specialty Clinics (Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology, OB/GYN, Behavioral Medicine, etc.), Dental, Optometry, Imaging (X-Ray, CT, MRI, Mammogram, Ultrasound, DEXA), Pharmacy, Podiatry and Wound Care, and the Purchased Referred Care (PRC) benefit program. Care is delivered at a five-building main campus in Peridot and a satellite clinic (Clarence Wesley Health Center) in Bylas, averaging over 20,000 patient visits per month.

Product overview

San Carlos Apache Healthcare (SCAHC) operates a tribally-owned healthcare system with a main hospital campus (Izee' Baa Gowąh) in Peridot, AZ and a satellite facility (Clarence Wesley Health Center) in Bylas, AZ. The system includes a 12-bed inpatient unit, over 23 specialty clinics, emergency department (16 beds, 24/7), dental services, pharmacy, imaging services, optometry, podiatry/wound care, primary care, and inpatient services. The organization serves approximately 20,000 patient visits per month. Currently under development are the Sadie Kniffin Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility (135,167 sq ft, 100 beds, opening Dec 2026) and a new Clarence Wesley Health Center (33,400 sq ft). Patient and employee portals provide online access to health information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• San Carlos Apache Healthcare Main Campus (Izee' Baa Gowąh / Medicine House) Primary hospital campus at 103 Medicine Way Road, Peridot, AZ 85542, featuring a 12-bed inpatient unit, 16-bed Emergency Department operating 24/7, and over 23 specialty clinics, averaging 20,000 patient visits per month.
• Clarence Wesley Health Center (CWHC) Satellite outpatient and specialty clinic at 9 A Clarence Wesley Health Center Loop, Bylas, AZ 85530, providing primary care, women's clinic, rehabilitation, podiatry, diabetes care, laboratory, pharmacy, and imaging services to the Bylas community.
• Emergency Department 16-bed Emergency Department operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, staffed by board-certified Emergency Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, and ancillary staff. Care is provided regardless of ability to pay.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care including regular cleanings, exams, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and emergency appointments, delivered in a state-of-the-art facility with digital x-rays and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Pharmacy Services In-house pharmacy that fills most prescriptions within a couple of hours, offering new and refill prescriptions, generic drugs, over-the-counter medications, and immunizations at both the SCAHC and CWHC locations.
• Imaging Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 patient visits per month

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Willmeng Construction Inc.majorOthersPhoenix-based general contractor for the $134 million Sadie Kniffin Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility project. The 135,167-square foot facility is expected to complete in 24 months with an opening date of December 2026.
• CuninghammajorOthersPhoenix-based architecture firm serving as architect for the Sadie Kniffin Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility project.
• Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCAHC is entering a lease with the BIA for the new Clarence Wesley Health Center construction project. The Environmental Assessment is required for compliance with BIA requirements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Northern Navajo Medical Center: IHS hospital in Shiprock, NM serving the Navajo Nation. Comparable rural, reservation-based acute care hospital providing inpatient, ED, primary, and specialty care under the same IHS funding and regulatory framework.
• Phoenix Indian Medical Center: IHS flagship hospital in Phoenix providing inpatient, ED, and specialty services to urban and reservation Native American populations. Larger-scale peer in the same IHS/tribal delivery system with comparable regulatory and reimbursement structure.
• Tsehootsooi Medical Center: Fort Defiance, AZ-based IHS/tribally operated hospital serving the Navajo Nation. Operates inpatient, ED, specialty, and outpatient services under PL 93-638-style governance — directly comparable in mission, regulatory framework, and rural tribal-hospital operating model.
• Sage Memorial Hospital: Nonprofit tribally operated hospital in Ganado, AZ serving the Navajo Nation. Comparable as a rural, tribally owned critical access hospital providing primary care, inpatient, ED, and specialty services with cultural integration.
• Cherokee Nation Health Services: Tribally operated health system of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. Operates a hospital, outpatient clinics, and specialty services with PL 93-638 compacting — comparable in tribal governance, scope of services, and integration of cultural and clinical care.
• Tuba City Regional Health Care: Tribally operated regional healthcare system serving the western Navajo Nation in northern Arizona. Operates inpatient, ED, primary care, specialty, and outpatient clinics under similar PL 93-638 tribal governance — a directly comparable peer in scale and operating model.
• Whiteriver Indian Hospital: IHS-operated acute care hospital on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation (Whiteriver, AZ). Closest geographic peer in scope — inpatient, ED, primary care, specialty — and directly comparable in rural tribal population, IHS funding dependence, and operating model.
• Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium: Largest tribally operated healthcare organization in the U.S., providing tertiary care, specialty, and community health services to Alaska Native/American Indian populations. Comparable in tribally governed structure, federal/tribal funding mix, and cultural-integration mission.
• Haskell Indian Health Center: IHS ambulatory health center in Lawrence, KS serving Native American populations. Smaller-scale IHS peer with comparable federal funding dependence and tribal community focus, though outpatient rather than hospital-based.

Emerging players

• Native Health (Phoenix): Urban Indian health organization in Phoenix providing primary care, behavioral health, and community wellness to Native American populations. Comparable in mission and cultural focus but operates in an outpatient/community health model rather than as a hospital system.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SCAHealthcare
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKqQcuCrkAY6Ti9eO8MDKSQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/SCAHC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/19098765
• Instagraminstagram.com/sancarlosapachehealthcare

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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