Refugio County Memorial Hospital

What Refugio County Memorial Hospital does

Refugio County Memorial Hospital (RCMH) is a public county hospital district authorized by the 65th Texas Legislature and confirmed by public vote on May 1, 1977, continuously operating since it admitted its first patient on February 2, 1940. The hospital is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors and led by CEO Corey Wasicek, with an Interim CFO and Director of Nursing completing the executive team. RCMH functions as the primary acute and outpatient healthcare provider for Refugio County, Texas and surrounding rural communities, operating a main hospital campus with a 24-hour, Level IV Trauma-designated Emergency Room, four clinic locations (Refugio Rural Health Clinic, Refugio Specialty Clinic, Woodsboro Medical Clinic, and Austwell-Tivoli Medical Clinic), and a Swing Bed skilled nursing program.

The service portfolio spans emergency and inpatient care, primary and specialty outpatient care, Swing Bed rehabilitation, diagnostic laboratory and radiology (CT, MRI, ultrasound, echocardiography, bone density via GE Lunar Dexa, and X-ray with PACS digital imaging), physical therapy (including aquatic therapy and wound care), respiratory therapy, outpatient infusion, the Heritage intensive outpatient behavioral health program for seniors, and a membership-based Wellness Center with pool and indoor track. Supporting infrastructure includes a HealthEintent SSO-enabled patient portal with PocketHealth integration for imaging record access and sharing, EMS and community CPR/Stop the Bleed training programs, price transparency tooling through Para-HCFS, and telehealth visits delivered by staff nurse practitioners.

RCMH generates revenue primarily through fee-for-service clinical billing across Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay, supplemented by recurring membership revenue from the Wellness Center ($10–$365 tiers) and by visiting-specialty partnerships (notably Heights Dermatology). The hospital is a government entity, not a corporate filer, and is not subject to PE/VC ownership; expansion of clinical capacity and service lines in 2023–2024 has been funded through operating cash flow rather than external capital.

Name

Refugio County Memorial Hospital

Legal name

Refugio County Memorial Hospital

Website

https://refugiohospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Short-Stay Respite SNFs (HLADADAN)

Keywords

• Rural healthcare services
• Emergency medical care
• Outpatient clinical services
• Hospital inpatient rehabilitation
• Diagnostic radiology imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Refugio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare revenue from emergency room visits, inpatient care, outpatient services, laboratory tests, radiology procedures, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and other medical services. Services covered by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay patients.
2. Swing Bed Program: Skilled nursing services in a hospital setting for patients who have progressed beyond acute care but still require specialized inpatient services. Medicare covers 100% for days 1-20 if criteria are met. HMO and private insurance also accepted.
3. Outpatient Infusion Services: Administration of medications and therapies on an outpatient basis including antibiotics, biologic medications, and therapies for chronic conditions.
4. Wellness Center Memberships: Monthly, quarterly, and annual fitness center memberships with pool access, exercise equipment, and indoor track. Membership fees range from $10 daily pass to $365 annual membership.
5. Rural Health Clinic Services: Primary care and specialty services at four clinic locations providing routine check-ups, preventive care, immunizations, chronic disease management, and minor procedures.
6. Heritage Program for Seniors: Intensive outpatient mental health program for seniors dealing with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Operates Monday through Friday with group and individual therapy sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Refugio County Memorial Hospital operates a rural healthcare system providing acute, emergency, and outpatient medical services to residents of Refugio County, Texas. The hospital delivers care through a 24-hour Level IV Trauma Emergency Room, four rural health clinic locations, an inpatient Swing Bed rehabilitation program, diagnostic radiology and laboratory services, physical and respiratory therapy, outpatient infusion, and a senior mental health program (Heritage Program). It also operates a community Wellness Center with pool and fitness facilities, supported by a digital patient portal for imaging and medical record access.

Product overview

Refugio County Memorial Hospital is a rural healthcare system providing integrated medical services through four clinic locations (Refugio Rural Health Clinic, Refugio Specialty Clinic, Woodsboro Medical Clinic, and Austwell-Tivoli Medical Clinic) and hospital-based departments. The hospital offers emergency care (Level IV Trauma), inpatient rehabilitation via Swing Bed program, diagnostic services (Laboratory and Radiology with CT, MRI, Ultrasound, X-ray, and Bone Density testing), therapeutic services (Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Outpatient Infusion), and behavioral health through the Heritage Program for Seniors. Supporting infrastructure includes a Patient Portal with PocketHealth integration for imaging records, Medical Records services, and community wellness via the Wellness Center fitness facility and CPR training programs. The hospital serves as the primary healthcare provider for Refugio County, TX.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refugio Rural Health Clinic Primary care clinic at 107 1/2 Swift St., Refugio, TX providing routine check-ups, preventive care, immunizations, chronic disease management, and minor procedures for community residents.
• Refugio Specialty Clinic
• Woodsboro Medical Clinic
• Austwell-Tivoli Medical Clinic
• Emergency Room Care
• Inpatient and Rehab Program (Swing Bed)
• Radiology Department
• Laboratory Services
• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Outpatient Infusion
• Heritage Program for Senior Adults
• Wellness Center
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Patient Portal
• HeartSaver CPR Training

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Data SearchcoreOthers · 19 January 2024Data Search is the hospital's new offsite collections office assisting with billing inquiries and payment arrangements. This partnership was announced in January 2024 as part of an effort to provide excellent service to patients. Data Search provides personalized support for billing questions and helps set up payment plans.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HCA Healthcare: HCA Healthcare is the largest for-profit hospital operator in the US with broad acute-care, outpatient, and rural footprints. While not a direct competitor in Refugio County, HCA sets the operating and reimbursement benchmark against which small rural hospitals like RCMH are indirectly evaluated.
• Universal Health Services: Universal Health Services operates acute-care hospitals and behavioral health facilities nationwide. Its behavioral health division is directly relevant to RCMH's Heritage Program for Seniors, providing a benchmark for senior outpatient mental health service-line economics and scaling potential.
• Tenet Healthcare: Tenet Healthcare operates a national portfolio of acute-care hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, including rural and community facilities. Comparable to RCMH in offering a mix of hospital-based and outpatient services, providing a public-company benchmark for service-line economics.

Direct peers

• Cuero Regional Hospital: Cuero Regional Hospital is a small rural hospital in DeWitt County, TX, serving a comparable South Texas community. It offers similar services (ER, inpatient, rural health clinics, swing bed) and competes for overlapping patient populations, making it a direct functional comparable for assessing scale, reimbursement mix, and operating model.
• LifePoint Health: LifePoint Health is a private-equity-backed (Apollo) operator focused exclusively on rural and non-urban community hospitals across the US. Its operating model of running small multi-clinic, multi-service rural hospitals is the closest private-sector analog to RCMH and a useful benchmark for potential operating-partnership or acquisition scenarios.
• Encompass Health: Encompass Health is the largest operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the US, with a focus on post-acute skilled nursing and rehab — directly comparable to RCMH's Swing Bed program. While much larger and publicly traded, it is the cleanest scale and service-line benchmark for assessing Swing Bed economics and expansion potential.
• Yoakum Community Hospital: Yoakum Community Hospital is a small rural hospital in Lavaca County, TX, similar in size and service profile to RCMH. Operates critical-access-style services including ER, inpatient, primary care clinics, and therapy lines, making it a benchmark for peer benchmarking on staffing, swing bed utilization, and rural reimbursement economics.
• Lavaca Medical Center: Lavaca Medical Center is a county hospital district in Hallettsville, TX, structurally similar to RCMH as a public entity providing rural healthcare. Comparable service mix including 24-hour ER, primary care, swing bed, and outpatient services makes it a direct comparable for governance, public-district operating model, and rural Texas reimbursement.

Regional players

• DeTar Healthcare System: DeTar Healthcare System operates two hospitals and multiple clinics in Victoria, TX, making it the dominant regional referral center near Refugio County. Comparable to RCMH in offering primary care, specialty clinics, swing bed-like services, and emergency care at scale, serving as the primary regional competitor for patient leakage.
• Citizens Medical Center: Citizens Medical Center is a regional hospital in Victoria, TX (about 30 miles from Refugio). As the nearest larger referral hospital, it competes with RCMH for outpatient and specialty services in the broader region and represents the most relevant geographic competitor for patient retention.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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