Boundary Community Hospital

What Boundary Community Hospital does

Boundary Community Hospital is a public, not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital (CAH) owned by Boundary County and headquartered in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, serving the geographically isolated residents of Boundary County in northern Idaho. The hospital operates a 20-bed acute care facility alongside a 24-bed Extended Care Facility (long-term skilled nursing) and runs Boundary Community Clinics, a State-certified Rural Health Clinic providing primary care, pediatrics, women's health, and behavioral health. A 24/7 Emergency Department is designated by the State of Idaho as a Level II STEMI Center, Level III Stroke Center, and Level IV Trauma Center, supported by air medical transport partnerships with Life Flight Network and ground transport via Boundary Ambulance.

Service breadth spans inpatient acute care, surgery (general and orthopedic), cardiopulmonary diagnostics, infusion and procedures, laboratory (with Mayo Clinic Reference Lab handoff for specialty testing), holistic pain management, and rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech therapy). Diagnostic imaging is a technical cornerstone: AI-enhanced MRI, Siemens SAFIRE CT, Phillips Epiq5 ultrasound with MicroFlow Imaging, Genius 3D mammography, digital X-ray/digital radiography, DEXA, and PET scans are integrated with the Northwest Hospital Alliance PACS network for real-time image sharing with Kootenai Health, Sacred Heart Medical Center, and Bonner General Health. A Meditech-based MyHealth patient portal aggregates records across alliance partners.

Revenue is generated through Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance reimbursement across four streams (acute care, extended/long-term care, Rural Health Clinic services, outpatient services), supplemented by sliding-scale discount programs for uninsured patients and capital equipment funded by the Fry Healthcare Foundation and the Hospital Auxiliary (operating since 1955). The hospital is accredited by DNV GL (integrating ISO 9001 with Medicare Conditions of Participation), licensed by the State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees appointed by county commissioners, and staffed by approximately 200 employees across clinical, administrative, and support functions.

Name

Boundary Community Hospital

Legal name

Boundary Community Hospital

Website

https://boundarycommunityhospital.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boundary Community Hospital is a public, county-owned Critical Access Hospital in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, operating a 20-bed acute care facility, a 24-bed Extended Care Facility, and a Rural Health Clinic. It serves Boundary County residents with 24/7 emergency, inpatient, outpatient, primary care, and long-term care services backed by regional alliance partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Community Healthcare

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

Keywords

• Critical access hospital
• Acute care services
• Emergency medical services
• Skilled nursing care
• Diagnostic imaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonners Ferry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Acute Care Services: Critical Access Hospital providing 24/7 emergency department, inpatient acute care (20 beds), surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and cardiopulmonary services. Revenue generated through Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance reimbursement.
2. Extended Care Facility (Long-term Care): 24-bed licensed skilled nursing home providing long-term care and rehabilitation services. Recognized with 5 Star Rating and multiple Excellence in Caring Awards. Revenue from Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay residents.
3. Rural Health Clinic Services: Boundary Community Clinics provides primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and same-day appointments. Certified as Rural Health Clinic (RHC) providing comprehensive outpatient services. Revenue from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance.
4. Outpatient Services: Outpatient diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, mammography, ultrasound, X-ray, DEXA), laboratory, rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech therapy), infusion clinic, and specialty physician clinics (cardiology, general surgery, orthopedics, women's health).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Boundary Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital located in Bonners Ferry, Idaho that delivers acute inpatient hospital care, 24/7 emergency services, outpatient clinic visits, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and long-term skilled nursing care to the residents of Boundary County and surrounding rural communities.

Product overview

Boundary Community Hospital operates as a 20-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) with a 24-bed Extended Care Facility, offering a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare services. The hospital provides acute critical care, emergency services (24/7 Level II STEMI, Level III Stroke, Level IV Trauma center), inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient services including Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, DEXA, PET), Cardiopulmonary, Laboratory, Rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech therapy), Infusion and Procedures Clinic, and pharmacy. The Extended Care Facility provides long-term skilled nursing care. Boundary Community Clinics serves as a Rural Health Clinic offering primary care, women's health, pediatrics, and behavioral health. Patient-facing digital services include the MyHealth patient portal for accessing medical records, and online bill pay through Stripe. The hospital is accredited by DNV, certified by Medicare/Medicaid, and licensed by Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BCH: Common abbreviation for Boundary Community Hospital used throughout the website and communications.
• The Central Line Cafe

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended Care Facility achieved 5 Star Rating from Idaho Health Care Association
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Northwest Hospital AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent member of the Northwest Hospital Alliance, a collaborative network of five independent hospitals (Benewah Community Hospital, Bonner General Health, Boundary Community Hospital, Kootenai Health, Shoshone Medical Center). Alliance facilitates shared approach to regional healthcare access and delivery while preserving community hospital independence. Enables PACS integration for diagnostic imaging sharing.
• Kootenai HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional hospital partner through Northwest Hospital Alliance PACS integration, enabling secure sharing of diagnostic images and reports. Also shares radiologists (Kootenai Imaging) for mammography services.
• Sacred Heart Medical CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital integrated through Northwest Hospital Alliance PACS system for sharing diagnostic images and reports.
• Fry Healthcare FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare foundation supporting Boundary Community Hospital through fundraising events including Festival of Hearts, Golf Tournament, and equipment purchases. Purchased Nu-Step Trainer for rehabilitation, CPM machine for orthopedic rehabilitation, 3D mammography equipment, and new patient lift for Extended Care Facility.
• Life Flight NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit air medical service operating 16 bases in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Montana. Provides emergency air transport services for critical patients requiring transfer to larger medical centers.
• Boundary AmbulancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal ambulance service providing ground transport. New Critical Care Transport (CCT) ambulance available for Boundary County with space for critical care equipment and personnel.
• Bonner General HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital through Northwest Hospital Alliance. Shared patient portal (MyHealth) includes information from visits at Bonner General Health and Boundary Community Hospital.
• Thomas CuisineminorOthersPartnership for The Central Line Cafe hospital cafeteria, providing fresh, locally sourced food to patients, staff, and visitors.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clearwater Valley Health: Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic in Orofino, Idaho. Provides comparable acute, emergency, primary care, and long-term care services in a similarly rural Idaho setting, with overlapping CAH and RHC certifications.
• Bonner General Health: Critical Access Hospital in Sandpoint, Idaho — also an independent member of the Northwest Hospital Alliance alongside BCH. Comparable bed scale, similar rural Idaho service area, shared MyHealth patient portal integration, and PACS interoperability make it the closest direct peer.
• Shoshone Medical Center: Critical Access Hospital in Kellogg, Idaho, also a member of the Northwest Hospital Alliance. Provides a comparable rural Idaho acute and skilled nursing footprint with shared alliance-level interoperability and PACS integration.
• Benewah Community Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in St. Maries, Idaho, and a fellow Northwest Hospital Alliance member. Operates a comparable rural Idaho acute care and long-term care model with similar bed count and regulatory designations, making it a structurally analogous peer.
• Gritman Medical Center: Community hospital in Moscow, Idaho, serving a rural northern Idaho/southeastern Washington catchment. Comparable service breadth (acute care, emergency, primary care, diagnostic imaging) with overlapping patient geography to BCH.
• Syringa General Hospital: Critical Access Hospital in Grangeville, Idaho, providing rural acute, emergency, and skilled nursing services. Comparable bed scale and rural Idaho footprint make it a closely analogous peer for operational and reimbursement benchmarking.
• Steele Memorial Medical Center: Critical Access Hospital in Salmon, Idaho, serving a similarly remote rural community. Operates with comparable acute and long-term care service lines, providing a useful benchmark for isolated Idaho CAH operating economics.
• St. Mary's Hospital (Cottonwood, ID): Critical Access Hospital in Cottonwood, Idaho, operated as part of a rural health system. Comparable rural Idaho acute and extended care footprint and similar CAH reimbursement model make it a relevant operational peer.

Others

• Life Flight Network: Non-profit air medical transport partner operating across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Montana. Functions as a downstream referral and transport partner for BCH's critical patients rather than a competitor, but is relevant for understanding BCH's clinical ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Kootenai Health: Larger regional referral hospital in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and a Northwest Hospital Alliance partner. Functions as the regional hub to which BCH transfers higher-acuity cases; overlapping but broader service lines position Kootenai as a dominant incumbent that BCH interoperates with rather than competes against for tertiary care.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BoundaryCommunityHospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boundary-community-hospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/boundarycommunity.hospital

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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