COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

What COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE does

Compass Memorial Healthcare (CMH) is a non-profit Critical Access Hospital (CAH) and integrated rural health system headquartered in Marengo, Iowa. Founded in 1956 and rebranded to its current name in 2017, CMH serves Iowa County and surrounding rural communities. The organization operates a main hospital campus that includes a recently expanded Emergency Department (eight rooms, opened September 2025), inpatient care with intensive care capabilities, oncology/infusion services, surgical services, radiology, and a laboratory. It also runs seven Family Medical Clinics across Brooklyn, Marengo, Williamsburg, Amana, Victor, North English, and Wellman, plus two retail pharmacy locations. Specialty services include cardiology, dermatology, ENT, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, pain management, podiatry, pulmonology, rheumatology, urology, and wound care, delivered either on-site or through visiting specialists. CMH also distinguishes itself with robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery (total knee, hip, and shoulder replacement) and was designated as a Center of Excellence - Cancer Care by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, one of only ten in Iowa.

CMH holds a Critical Access Hospital license and operates as an affiliate of UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids. The underlying technology stack consists of EPIC electronic health records, the MyChart patient portal, PersonaPay billing, Win-Rx pharmacy refill, and Clover donation processing. The revenue model is multi-stream: patient services revenue from insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay across emergency, inpatient, outpatient, specialty, pharmacy, and rehabilitation services; retail pharmacy transactions; state rural health transformation grants; foundation donations through the CMH Foundation; and community donations. The organization also generates significant economic impact ($66.6M on Iowa County in 2024, 435.2 jobs generated) and contributes over $1.1M annually in community donations. Recent corporate moves include the acquisition of Brooklyn Medical Clinic (effective July 2026), the opening of the Wellman clinic (April 2026), and ongoing Phase C hospital renovation. CMH has received Iowa's #1 Midsized Healthcare Employer designation for five consecutive years and ranks in the top 15% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience per Healthgrades.

Name

COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

Legal name

Compass Memorial Healthcare

Website

https://compassmemorial.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Compass Memorial Healthcare is a non-profit Critical Access Hospital in Marengo, Iowa, operating a main hospital with ICU/ED, seven family medical clinics, two retail pharmacies, and specialty services including robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery and oncology, serving rural Iowa County communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital Services

NAICS

All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Crisis Intervention & Emergency Planning/Response Coordination (HSABAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO), Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK), Transitional Care Units (TCU) (HLAFAFAF)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Marengo

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Healthcare services provided to patients with insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay. Services include emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient procedures, specialty clinics, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and rehabilitation services.
2. Retail Pharmacy: Community retail pharmacy providing prescription medications to the public. CMH Pharmacy operates two locations in Marengo and North English, offering curbside pickup and competitive pricing.
3. Foundation Donations: CMH Foundation raises funds through donor contributions, planned giving, memorials, bequests, and various fundraising events to support hospital technology, facilities, and patient support services.
4. State Rural Health Transformation Grants: State grants awarded to expand access to advanced care close to home.
5. Community Donations and Support: In fiscal year 2025, CMH donated $1,126,119 to various organizations, schools, and community initiatives throughout the service area.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Compass Memorial Healthcare is a non-profit Critical Access Hospital providing a full continuum of healthcare services to rural Iowa County residents. Core services include 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ICU care, primary care through six family medical clinics, specialty outpatient clinics, oncology/infusion, surgical services (including robotic-assisted total joint replacement), laboratory and radiology diagnostics, retail pharmacy, rehabilitation therapies, and community health programs such as Meals on Wheels, SHIIP Medicare counseling, and the Hope for All cancer patient assistance program.

Product overview

Compass Memorial Healthcare is a Critical Access Hospital system offering comprehensive healthcare services through a platform of integrated clinical, diagnostic, and support services. The core offering includes emergency services, inpatient care, surgical services (including robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery), primary care at six family medical clinics, specialty clinics, diagnostic services (laboratory and radiology), and pharmacy services. The organization supplements clinical care with community programs including Meals on Wheels, SHIIP Medicare counseling, financial assistance, and social services. The CMH Foundation supports the hospital through fundraising, while the Hope for All Program provides cancer patient financial assistance and Butler's Bunch offers cancer support groups. The organization operates as a network of hospitals, clinics, and support services designed to deliver remarkable healthcare close to home for rural Iowa communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Services 24/7 emergency department with eight emergency rooms, dedicated decontamination area, infusion room, and a controlled atmosphere ambulance entrance serving patients across Iowa County.
• Inpatient Care Hospital inpatient care including private rooms and intensive care unit (ICU) services for acute medical and post-surgical patients.
• Family Medical Clinics (Primary Care) Primary care services for patients of all ages delivered through seven Family Medical Clinics in Marengo, Williamsburg, Amana, Victor, North English, Wellman, and Brooklyn.
• Robotic-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Advanced surgical robotic assistance for total knee, hip, and shoulder replacement procedures, bringing precision orthopedic care to rural patients without requiring travel to metropolitan centers.
• Surgery Services General surgery, ophthalmology (cataracts), orthopedics (with robotic-assisted joint replacement), otolaryngology (ENT), podiatry, and urology delivered at the Marengo hospital campus.
• Oncology & Hematology / Infusion Cancer care and hematology services including chemotherapy infusion treatments delivered locally as part of the Center of Excellence – Cancer Care designation.
• Cardiology Heart and cardiovascular system diagnosis and treatment services.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation services for patients recovering from heart-related conditions.
• CMH Pharmacy (Retail Pharmacy) Two community retail pharmacy locations in Marengo (inside hospital) and North English (inside clinic) with curbside pickup, prescription filling, anticoagulation services, and competitive pricing.
• Laboratory Services Diagnostic laboratory testing for various medical conditions.
• Radiology Services Imaging services including X-ray, CT, and other diagnostic imaging technologies.
• Pain Management Clinic Specialized clinic for chronic pain management and treatment.
• Wound Care Clinic Specialized treatment for chronic and difficult-to-heal wounds.
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services Includes occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy for patient recovery.
• Respiratory Therapy Department Respiratory care including pulmonary rehabilitation and sleep studies.
• Specialty Clinics (Visiting Specialists) Monthly visiting specialist clinics covering cardiology, dermatology, ENT, endocrinology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management, podiatry, pulmonology, rheumatology, urology, wound care, prosthetics and orthotics.
• Anticoagulation Services Pharmacy-based therapy designed to lower stroke risk and prevent blood clots, working with pharmacists and primary care providers.
• Senior Life Solutions Behavioral health program specifically designed for seniors.
• Hope for All Program Financial assistance program for cancer patients providing up to $5,000 for expenses including mortgage, utilities, transportation, and medical costs; over $455,000 returned to 91 recipients over 10 years.
• Butler's Bunch Cancer Support Group Monthly cancer support group providing a safe space for patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones to share experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 435.2 jobs generated, $66.6 million economic impact on Iowa County in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brooklyn Medical CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Brooklyn Medical Clinic joined the CMH network effective July 1, 2026, becoming Brooklyn Family Medical Clinic. The partnership ensures healthcare services remain accessible in the Brooklyn community with existing providers and team members continuing to serve patients. CMH is committing to providing a full-time Registered Nurse to the BGM school district at no cost.
• Iowa County Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Iowa County Public Health to conduct Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) required for non-profit hospital compliance. Identifies major health and socioeconomic issues affecting the community.
• Belle Plaine, Brooklyn, English Valleys, HLV, Marengo, and Williamsburg SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnerships include Lavender Out events for Hope for All cancer fund, athletic trainers, school nurses (CMH employees), and community health programs. Six schools participate in fundraising events.
• Fireside WineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts annual Ladies Night Out fundraiser supporting the Hope for All cancer assistance program.
• Iowa Valley Community School Districts Little Tigers ChildcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaycare sponsorship partnership providing subsidized childcare for team members' children ages 0-2 and older through the Iowa Valley Community School Districts Little Tigers Childcare or Williamsburg Community Childcare Center.
• UnityPoint Health Cedar RapidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation relationship - Compass Memorial Healthcare is an affiliate of UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids.
• Iowa Hospital AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization providing economic impact data, quality initiatives, and statewide healthcare advocacy.
• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated CMH as Center of Excellence - Cancer Care, one of only ten in Iowa, through state health department certification.
• Psychiatric Medical Care LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice and Patient Coordinator position employed through Psychiatric Medical Care LLC at CMH location.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sanford Health: Sanford Health is a major rural and regional health system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, operating hospitals, clinics, and specialty services across the Dakotas, Iowa, and Minnesota. Comparable to CMH's network as a large rural-focused system with broad specialty offerings.
• UnityPoint Health: UnityPoint Health is the parent affiliate of Compass Memorial, operating hospitals, clinics, and home care across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Comparable as the broader health system CMH is affiliated with, providing referral relationships and back-office infrastructure.
• Avera Health: Avera Health is a large rural and regional health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with Critical Access Hospitals, clinics, and specialty services across the upper Midwest. Highly comparable to a CMH-affiliated system in its rural hospital network model.

Direct peers

• St. Anthony Regional Hospital: St. Anthony Regional Hospital is a community hospital in Carroll, Iowa providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, primary care, and specialty services to rural west-central Iowa. Comparable to CMH in scale, rural Iowa service area, and integrated multi-clinic structure.
• Floyd Valley Healthcare: Floyd Valley Healthcare is a Critical Access Hospital in Le Mars, Iowa with family medical clinics, emergency, surgical, and specialty services. Like CMH, it operates a multi-clinic rural Iowa network anchored by a CAH, making it a strong direct peer.
• Pella Regional Health Center: Pella Regional Health Center is a community-based hospital in Pella, Iowa with primary care clinics, emergency, surgical, and specialty services. Comparable to CMH as a similarly sized Iowa community hospital with multiple clinic locations and shared rural-service-area mission.
• Iowa Specialty Hospital & Clinics: Iowa Specialty Hospital operates Critical Access Hospital facilities in Belmond and Clarion, Iowa, providing emergency, surgical, primary care, and specialty services to rural north-central Iowa communities. It is a near-direct peer to Compass Memorial in scale, service mix, and rural Iowa mission.
• Knoxville Hospital & Clinics: Knoxville Hospital & Clinics is a Critical Access Hospital in Knoxville, Iowa serving rural Marion County with emergency, inpatient, primary care, and specialty services. Comparable to CMH in scale, CAH designation, and rural Iowa community-hospital model.
• Burgess Health Center: Burgess Health Center is a Critical Access Hospital in Onawa, Iowa providing inpatient, emergency, outpatient, primary care, and specialty services to rural western Iowa. Matches CMH on CAH status, rural Iowa footprint, and integrated clinic network.

Regional players

• Great River Health: Great River Health is a regional health system based in West Burlington, Iowa with hospitals, primary care clinics, and specialty services across southeast Iowa. Comparable to CMH as another Iowa-based community health system with overlapping rural service area and clinic network model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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