Laurel Medical Solutions

What Laurel Medical Solutions does

Laurel Medical Solutions is a privately held regional durable medical equipment (DME) and clinical services provider headquartered in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, with a second location in Johnstown supporting its Orthotics & Prosthetics division. Originally founded in 1986 as Sickroom Supplies by a group of local pharmacists, the company was rebranded as Laurel Medical Solutions in 2014 to consolidate six product categories under a single brand: Mobility (wheelchairs, scooters, seating and positioning), Accessibility (stairlifts, ramps, vertical platform lifts, ceiling lifts, vehicle lifts), HME/DME (daily living aids, lift chairs, bathroom and bedroom safety, bracing, compression stockings), Respiratory (oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP), Orthotics & Prosthetics (custom bracing, diabetic footwear, prosthetics), and Pediatrics (standers, gait trainers, special-needs car seats, pediatric wheelchairs, bathing equipment).

The company is built around a credentialed clinical bench, including ATP-certified Assistive Technology Professionals, a Registered Respiratory Therapist, a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist, Certified Orthotic Fitters, and CAPS/CEAC-certified home modification specialists, who provide clinical evaluation, equipment fitting, custom fabrication, and on-site home assessments. There is no proprietary software or hardware technology; the offering is centered on clinical expertise, equipment distribution, and home modification services rather than a technology product.

Revenue is generated primarily through insurance and Medicaid MCO reimbursement (including UPMC for You, Aetna Better Health, United Healthcare Community, and Gateway), supported by in-house payment plans (minimum 10% down on items of $100 or more) and third-party Care Credit financing. Distribution relies on two Pennsylvania showrooms, free home delivery with setup and training, and inbound referrals from physicians, therapists, hospital discharge planners, and a network of disability advocacy organizations. Customers are predominantly individual patients — adults and children with mobility impairments, respiratory conditions, or complex care needs across 30+ Pennsylvania counties — making the revenue base a long tail of patient cases rather than enterprise contracts.

Name

Laurel Medical Solutions

Legal name

Laurel Medical Supplies, Inc.

Website

https://laurelmedsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laurel Medical Solutions is a privately held regional durable medical equipment, orthotics, prosthetics, accessibility, and respiratory provider serving individual patients across 30+ Pennsylvania counties through two showrooms, certified clinical staff, and insurance and Medicaid MCO reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Durable Medical Equipment and Home Accessibility Services

NAICS

Home Health Equipment Rental (532283), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSABAKAA

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Medical Equipment & Home Mobility Support Services

SECONDARYHSABAKAC

Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Medical Equipment & Home Mobility Support Services

SECONDARYHSABAKAF

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Medical Equipment & Home Mobility Support Services

SECONDARYHLAHAMAE

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Rehabilitation & Mobility Aids (DME)

SECONDARYHSABAKAJ

Equipment Installation, Maintenance, Repair & Sanitization Services

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Medical Equipment & Home Mobility Support Services

SECONDARYHSABADAO

Wheelchair, Seating, Mobility & Transfer Training In-Home

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) In-Home

Keywords

• Durable medical equipment
• Home accessibility solutions
• Orthotics and prosthetics
• Respiratory therapy equipment
• Pediatric mobility products

Headquarters

HQ city

Ebensburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Sales: Sale of durable medical equipment (DME) and home medical equipment (HME) including mobility devices (wheelchairs, scooters), accessibility equipment (stairlifts, ramps, vertical platform lifts, ceiling lifts), HME products (lift chairs, bathroom safety, bedroom safety, daily living aids), respiratory equipment (oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP devices), and pediatric equipment. Sales are one-time with optional financing and rental available.
2. Orthotics & Prosthetics: Custom-designed and fabricated orthotic braces and prosthetic limb devices sold to patients. Services include measurement, design, fitting, and follow-up adjustments. Both pediatric and adult prosthetic services are offered. The O&P division is located in Johnstown, PA.
3. Equipment Rentals: The company offers rental programs for certain equipment items including portable showers and other DME. Rental revenue provides recurring usage-based income and serves customers who need temporary equipment.
4. Home Modification Services: Assessment, recommendation, installation, and training for home accessibility modifications including stairlifts, ramps, vertical platform lifts, and bathroom modifications. Services are provided by trained home modification specialists (some CAPS and CEAC certified).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Laurel Medical Solutions sells and rents durable medical equipment, mobility devices, home accessibility products, respiratory therapy equipment, custom orthotics and prosthetics, and specialized pediatric equipment to individual patients. The company provides clinical evaluation, custom fitting, free home delivery and setup, home modification installation, insurance/Medicaid coordination, and patient care coordination for complex discharges from rehabilitation facilities.

Product overview

Laurel Medical Solutions is a medical equipment and accessibility solutions provider operating as a single unified brand that consolidates multiple product divisions. The company offers six core product categories: Mobility Products (wheelchairs, scooters, seating/positioning), Accessibility Products (stairlifts, ramps, vertical platform lifts, ceiling lifts, vehicle accessibility), HME/DME (daily living aids, bracing, lift chairs, bathroom/bedroom safety), Respiratory Products (oxygen equipment, sleep therapy CPAP devices), Orthotics & Prosthetics (custom bracing, diabetic footwear, limb prosthetics), and Pediatric Products (specialized equipment for children including wheelchairs, standing frames, gait trainers, car seats, beds, and bathing solutions). The company was founded in 1986 as Sickroom Supplies and rebranded to Laurel Medical Solutions in 2014, operating from headquarters in Ebensburg, PA and a secondary location in Johnstown, PA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Golden Orthotics & Prosthetics: Acquired orthotics and prosthetics division serving patients in Duncansville and Johnstown, PA.

Products and services

• Mobility Products Wheelchairs, scooters, and seating and positioning products for adults and children with mobility impairments, fitted and prescribed by ATP-certified staff.
• Accessibility Products Home accessibility products including stairlifts, ramps, vertical platform lifts, ceiling lifts, and vehicle accessibility products to support independent living at home.
• HME/DME Products Home medical equipment and durable medical equipment including daily living aids, bracing and compression stockings, lift chairs, and bathroom and bedroom safety products.
• Respiratory Products Respiratory equipment and supplies for COPD, sleep apnea, CHF, and hypoxia, including oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen, tanks, and CPAP/BiPAP devices and masks.
• Orthotics & Prosthetics Custom and prefabricated orthotic braces (AFOs, knee, spinal, cervical, DAFO) and prosthetic limb devices, with measurement, design, fitting, and follow-up adjustments, including diabetic footwear.
• Pediatric Products Specialized pediatric equipment including pediatric wheelchairs, standing frames, gait trainers, special needs car seats, bathing and toileting chairs, pediatric beds, and pediatric lift/transfer systems.
• Home Modification Services Free on-site home assessments, recommendation, installation, and training for home accessibility modifications (stairlifts, ramps, vertical platform lifts, ceiling lifts, bathroom modifications) provided by CAPS and CEAC-certified specialists.
• Patient Care Coordination Dedicated discharge coordination program for complex disability cases, working with rehabilitation facilities, therapy teams, insurance providers, and families to plan equipment, home modifications, and supply needs.
• Equipment Rentals Rental programs for selected durable medical equipment including portable showers and other DME for customers needing temporary equipment.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AchievaminorOthersAchieva works to support people with disabilities in community living, creating natural supports and stronger neighborhoods through shared experiences. Laurel Medical Solutions features Achieva as a resource partner on their 'Passionate About People' community page, connecting clients to disability support organizations.
• Love From Liam FoundationminorOthersLove From Liam's mission is to provide valuable resources to children with Spina Bifida and to help redefine Spina Bifida through education, support, and community outreach. Featured as a resource partner on Laurel's community page.
• Next Step FitnessminorOthersNext Step is an internationally recognized non-profit organization that makes life-changing rehab accessible and affordable to those living with paralysis. Featured as a community resource partner on Laurel's website.
• Reagan's JourneyminorOthersReagan's Journey exists to make life better for children with special needs through a pediatric supply closet and family events that celebrate each child's uniqueness. Featured as a community resource partner.
• Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal RehabminorOthersThe mission of the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehab is to give those with SCIs and their caregivers the support, resources, and funding they need to live independent and meaningful lives. Featured as a community resource partner.
• TRAS (Therapeutic Recreation Association)minorOthersTRAS aims to be more inclusive and a better part of the rehabilitation process and community integration, strengthening bonds with local health organizations to serve as a resource. Featured as a community resource partner.
• United SpinalminorOthersUnited Spinal's mission is to empower and advocate for people with SCI/D and all wheelchair users to achieve their highest quality of life. Featured as a community resource partner on Laurel's website.
• Rebuild Better TogetherminorOthersRebuild Better Together helps persons in the greater Pittsburgh and Baltimore metropolitan areas with spinal cord injuries who have lost spousal or family support by improving their quality of life. Featured as a community resource partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AdaptHealth: Large publicly-traded national DME provider spanning sleep, respiratory, mobility, HME, and home modifications. Overlaps substantially with Laurel's product portfolio but at national scale with e-commerce and proprietary technology — represents the dominant competitive threat in any category overlap.
• Rotech Healthcare: National DME provider focused heavily on respiratory (oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators) with a multi-state branch network. Directly competes with Laurel's respiratory division and adjacent HME categories.
• Apria Healthcare: National DME and respiratory equipment provider (now part of Owens & Minor) serving patients with sleep apnea, COPD, and mobility needs. Directly overlaps Laurel's respiratory and broader DME offerings at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• National Seating & Mobility (NSM): U.S. provider of custom mobility equipment (complex rehab wheelchairs, seating, and home accessibility) with a branch-based service model. Closest direct analog to Laurel's mobility/accessibility wing, though larger scale and primarily CRT-focused.
• 101 Mobility: Franchised national provider of accessibility solutions (stairlifts, ramps, vehicle lifts, bathroom modifications, patient lifts). Directly overlaps Laurel's accessibility/home modification business model and product set.
• Hanger Clinic: Largest U.S. provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services, with hundreds of clinic locations. Direct competitor to Laurel's Golden Orthotics & Prosthetics division and to its broader orthotics product line.
• Numotion: National Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and mobility provider offering power wheelchairs, custom seating, and home accessibility — directly competes with Laurel's mobility and accessibility divisions, with deeper geographic reach but less integration of O&P and respiratory.
• Hoveround: Direct-to-consumer mobility provider of power wheelchairs and scooters with both online and in-home delivery models. Competitor in Laurel's mobility category, particularly for self-pay or non-complex insurance cases.

Regional players

• Scootaround / Special Needs Group: Specialty rental providers of mobility equipment, scooters, and accessibility items with strong travel and tourism channel exposure. Comparable to Laurel's rental business line in equipment category, though different end-customer (travelers vs. long-term home use).

Emerging players

• Breg (OrthoPediatrics / Breg): Manufacturer and distributor of orthopedic braces, cold therapy, and DME consumables with a strong bracing product line. Comparable to Laurel's orthopedic bracing and compression stockings offering, though primarily a manufacturer rather than end-patient provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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