Jackson County Regional Health Center

What Jackson County Regional Health Center does

Jackson County Regional Health Center (JCRHC) is a non-profit critical access hospital founded in 1950 and headquartered at 601 Hospital Drive, Maquoketa, Iowa, serving the residents of Jackson County. The hospital operates a comprehensive continuum of services — emergency services, surgical services, a patient care unit with a Skilled Nursing (Swing Bed) program, full-service radiology (Bone Densitometry, CT, Digital Mammography, Echocardiography, MRI — now in-house — Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, X-Ray), rehabilitation (Cardiac, Cardiopulmonary, Occupational, Physical, Pulmonary, Speech Therapy), laboratory, outpatient clinics, ambulance/EMS, and community health programs (Diabetes Education, Fitness Center, SHIIP, Script Assist, Infection Prevention). Its primary customer segment is local Jackson County residents seeking acute, post-acute, and preventive care without traveling to larger urban facilities.

The underlying technology stack is centered on Epic electronic health record system with a MyChart patient portal launching end of July 2026, replacing prior systems and enabling 24/7 patient access to records, test results, reminders, and provider communication. JCRHC integrates Language Line Services for accessibility and multilingual support, and operates within the MercyOne network (since March 2023, following MercyOne's acquisition of Genesis Health System), which provides specialist access and shared resources while JCRHC retains its own Board of Trustees. Philanthropic support flows through the Jackson County Hospital Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1981 that funds equipment, programs, and scholarships.

JCRHC's business model is fee-for-service patient care delivery, with revenue derived from government programs (Medicare, Medicaid), private insurance, and self-pay, supplemented by philanthropic contributions through the Foundation. Pricing follows CMS transparency requirements with a published price estimator for the 300 most common shoppable services. Distribution is direct through the hospital campus and outpatient clinics with no intermediary channel, and a forthcoming self-serve digital channel via MyChart. The go-to-market positioning is community-based 'Better Health Close to Home,' targeting residents who would otherwise travel for care. Leadership transitioned to Kolin Huth as CEO effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Patrick Peters; Huth had served as CFO since 2023 and led the in-house MRI and inpatient radiology expansion as well as Foundation revitalization.

Name

Jackson County Regional Health Center

Legal name

Jackson County Regional Health Center

Website

https://jcrhc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jackson County Regional Health Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Maquoketa, Iowa, serving Jackson County residents with emergency, inpatient, surgical, radiology, rehabilitation, swing bed, laboratory, and clinic services. The hospital operates within the MercyOne network and is implementing Epic EHR with a MyChart patient portal launching July 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Critical Access Hospital Services

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Critical access hospital
• Emergency medical services
• Radiology imaging services
• Rehabilitation therapy services
• Rural community healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Maquoketa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery including emergency services, inpatient care, outpatient procedures, and clinic visits. Revenue generated through government health care programs (Medicare, Medicaid) and private insurance.
2. Skilled Nursing (Swing Bed) Program: Post-acute care services for patients transitioning out of acute care who still need nursing and rehabilitation. Covered under Medicare and insurance swing bed provisions.
3. Ambulance/Emergency Services: EMS and ambulance services for emergency medical transport and care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jackson County Regional Health Center is a nonprofit critical access hospital that provides emergency, inpatient, outpatient, surgical, radiology, rehabilitation, laboratory, and primary/specialty clinic services to residents of Jackson County, Iowa. It also operates a Skilled Nursing (Swing Bed) program for post-acute recovery and community health programs such as diabetes education and senior insurance counseling.

Product overview

Jackson County Regional Health Center is a regional healthcare provider offering a comprehensive range of medical services through its unified hospital facility. The core service portfolio includes Emergency Services, Radiology (with subspecialties including Bone Densitometry, CT Scan, Digital Mammography, Echocardiography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, X-Ray), Rehabilitation Services (Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Speech Therapy), Surgical Services, Patient Care Unit (with Skilled Nursing/Swing Bed Program), Laboratory, Clinics, and Community Health programs. The health center is affiliated with MercyOne network and is implementing Epic EHR with MyChart patient portal. The Jackson County Hospital Foundation supports the organization through fundraising initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Services Emergency medical care and ambulance/EMS services for patients requiring immediate treatment, stabilization, and transport. Operates 24/7 at the Maquoketa hospital campus and serves Jackson County and surrounding areas.
• Radiology Services Comprehensive imaging services including Bone Densitometry, CT Scan, Digital Mammography, Echocardiography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and X-Ray for inpatients and outpatients.
• Rehabilitation Services Rehabilitation therapies including Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Speech Therapy for patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.
• Surgical Services Surgical care for general medical and surgical conditions delivered at the Maquoketa hospital campus for inpatients and outpatients.
• Patient Care Unit (Inpatient Care and Skilled Nursing) Inpatient care for general medical and surgical conditions, observation beds for up to 48 hours, outpatient infusion services including blood transfusions and IV therapy, plus the Skilled Nursing (Swing Bed) Program with American Heart Association-certified stroke rehabilitation.
• Laboratory Services Clinical laboratory testing services for inpatients, outpatients, and the broader community, with Joint Commission Laboratory Accreditation.
• Clinics (Primary Care and Specialty Consultations) Outpatient clinic services providing primary care, annual check-ups, and specialty consultations for Jackson County residents.
• Community Health Programs Community wellness services including Community Health Needs Assessment, Diabetes Education, Fitness Center, Infection Prevention, Script Assist, and SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program).
• Ambulance Service Emergency medical transport and ambulance services for Jackson County residents requiring emergency medical care.
• MyChart Patient Portal Secure online patient portal and mobile app enabling patients to view test results, access portions of their medical record, receive important health reminders, and communicate with their care team 24/7. Built on the Epic EHR platform.
• Jackson County Hospital Foundation (Philanthropic Support) 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation supporting JCRHC and community health programs through philanthropic donations, bequests, grants, and fundraising events such as the annual golf outing. Funds essential services, equipment, programs, and scholarships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top quartile performance (75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes, and/or Patient Perspective

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MercyOnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Jackson County Regional Health Center became an affiliate of MercyOne network following acquisition of Genesis Health System. This partnership enhances ability to provide more resources and services to meet evolving healthcare needs of the community, providing access to top specialists, state-of-the-art technology, and modern facilities while maintaining community-based care.
• Genesis Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Genesis Health System was acquired by MercyOne, with JCRHC becoming part of the MercyOne network. JCRHC previously operated as part of or in partnership with Genesis Health System.
• Jackson County Hospital FoundationcoreOthersFounded in 1981, the Jackson County Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports JCRHC and select community health initiatives through philanthropic support including donations, bequests, grants, and events like annual golf outings. The Foundation helps fund essential services, programs, equipment, and scholarships. Guided by a local board of directors, the Foundation aims to sustain a strong healthcare system and meet evolving health needs of the community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• UnityPoint Health: Major Iowa-headquartered health system operating hospitals and clinics across the state, including rural communities comparable to Jackson County. Competes with MercyOne for rural referrals and specialty catchment, making it a structural peer for JCRHC's market.
• Trinity Health: National Catholic health system and ultimate parent of MercyOne. Operates a broad portfolio of community hospitals across the U.S., comparable to JCRHC in offering small-hospital acute care with network-supported specialty access.
• Genesis Health System: Former parent/partner of JCRHC prior to the MercyOne acquisition. Operates a multi-hospital system in the Quad Cities/Iowa-Illinois region, providing overlapping emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services to a comparable rural-adjacent population.
• MercyOne: Iowa-based regional health system and JCRHC's parent network (since March 2023). Operates multiple hospitals and clinics across Iowa, providing JCRHC with specialist access; a clear broad-incumbent peer given the affiliate relationship and overlapping Iowa footprint.

Direct peers

• Winneshiek Medical Center: Rural Iowa community hospital offering emergency, inpatient, surgical, rehabilitation, and outpatient services with Mayo Clinic network affiliation. Comparable in scale and mission to JCRHC.
• Regional Health Services of Howard County: Iowa-based critical access hospital delivering a comparable community-hospital service mix (ER, inpatient, outpatient, specialty clinics) to a rural county. Strong direct peer given identical CAH model and Iowa rural footprint.
• Buchanan County Health Center: Iowa critical access hospital offering emergency, inpatient, surgical, outpatient, and rehab services to a similarly rural county (Buchanan). Closely comparable in scale, service mix, and CAH designation to JCRHC.
• Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics: Small Iowa community hospital (Clayton County) delivering CAH-level services to a rural population. Closely comparable in scale, service breadth, and rural community-hospital model.
• UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional: Critical access hospital in nearby Jones County, Iowa, with a comparable rural service portfolio (emergency, inpatient, outpatient, rehab). Operates within 30 miles of JCRHC and directly competes for patients in the overlapping rural catchment.

Others

• Iowa Hospital Association: Statewide trade and advocacy association representing Iowa hospitals including JCRHC. An ecosystem peer rather than a competitor — relevant for policy, peer benchmarking, and rural-healthcare advocacy context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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