What Ferrell Hospital does

Ferrell Hospital is a privately held, community-based acute care hospital headquartered in Eldorado, Illinois, with a continuous operating history dating to 1925 and between 101 and 250 employees. The facility serves as a local access point for residents of southern Illinois who would otherwise need to travel to larger metropolitan medical centers, offering a multi-specialty service portfolio that includes orthopedics, gastroenterology, swing bed therapy (short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing), wound care, ENT, pediatric care, pulmonary and diabetes services, plus diagnostic imaging (CT) and 24/7 emergency services.

The underlying product set is delivered both physically and through a thin digital layer. On the physical side, Ferrell operates scheduled provider appointments, walk-in and weekend clinics, an emergency department, and rehabilitation programs (physical, occupational, and speech therapy). On the digital side, the hospital exposes MyChart (Epic's patient portal) for records access and scheduling, an online bill-pay module, medical records request functionality, and published machine-readable price transparency data via the Hospital Price Index. Provider directories and condition-specific service pages form the core informational surface on the website.

Ferrell earns revenue primarily through fee-for-service billing for clinical care — physician services, diagnostics, surgical procedures, therapy, and inpatient stays — charged to patients and third-party payers including Medicare and commercial insurers. Its Critical Access Hospital status (implied by ICAHN membership) positions it for cost-based Medicare reimbursement, a structurally important revenue mechanic for small rural facilities. Distribution runs through three channels: scheduled appointments, walk-in clinics, and emergency services, all served by employed and affiliated providers within the Ferrell network. Regulatory standing is anchored by ACHC accreditation and ICAHN membership, while community engagement is supported through the Ferrell Foundation giving program and a published Community Health Needs Assessment.

Name

Ferrell Hospital

Legal name

Ferrell Hospital

Website

https://ferrellhosp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ferrell Hospital is a private, community-based acute care hospital in Eldorado, Illinois, serving local residents with multi-specialty services including orthopedics, gastroenterology, swing bed therapy, walk-in clinics, diagnostics, and 24/7 emergency care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Eldorado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Fee-for-service revenue from providing medical care including physician services, diagnostic procedures, surgical services, therapy services, and inpatient hospital care. Revenue is generated through patient visits, procedures, and hospital stays billed to patients and/or their insurance providers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Ferrell Hospital is a community hospital providing comprehensive clinical and administrative healthcare services, including specialty care in orthopedics and gastroenterology, rehabilitation and swing bed therapy, walk-in clinics, and diagnostic imaging. It delivers care directly to local residents through scheduled appointments, walk-in clinics, and emergency services.

Product overview

Ferrell Hospital is a healthcare system offering a unified portfolio of clinical and administrative services centered around its core hospital facility. The product suite includes direct patient care services (provider finder, specialty care in orthopedics and gastroenterology, swing bed therapy, therapy services, walk-in clinics), patient engagement tools (MyChart portal, online bill pay), administrative services (medical records access, financial assistance), and community programs (Ferrell Foundation). Services are offered as distinct functional modules accessible through the hospital's website and in-person care locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Find A Doctor / Provider Directory A provider search service allowing patients to find and schedule appointments with Ferrell Hospital physicians and specialists.
• Swing Bed Therapy Short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care services for patients recovering after hospitalization, providing care close to home.
• Therapy Services Comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy designed to help patients recover, regain strength, and improve mobility.
• MyChart Patient Portal Online patient portal enabling patients to access medical records, schedule appointments, and manage their healthcare information.
• Walk-In Clinics Walk-in and weekend clinic availability for patients requiring immediate but non-emergency care without scheduled appointments.
• Pay My Bill Online bill payment platform providing a convenient and secure way for patients to pay their hospital bills.
• Financial Assistance Financial assistance programs to help eligible patients manage and offset healthcare costs.
• Medical Records Patient access to medical records and health information documentation.
• Ferrell Foundation / Giving Hospital foundation supporting community health initiatives and improving care through charitable giving.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN)coreOthersFerrell Hospital is a proud member of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN), a membership-based organization providing critical access hospitals in Illinois with peer support, education, resources, and advocacy to strengthen rural healthcare delivery.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center: Regional community hospital in Mattoon, Illinois providing multi-specialty acute care, outpatient services, and rehabilitation to rural east-central Illinois communities; closely comparable in scope and rural Illinois operating model.
• Massac Memorial Hospital: Critical access hospital in Metropolis, Illinois offering emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services to a small southern Illinois community; comparable in scale, rural CAH status, and community-focused service profile.
• Hamilton Memorial Hospital District: Small rural Illinois critical access hospital in McLeansboro providing acute care, emergency, and outpatient services to a comparable southern Illinois population; directly comparable as a peer-sized rural Illinois community hospital.

Broad incumbents

• Advocate Health: Major multi-state health system with significant Illinois footprint including community hospitals and outpatient sites; comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping ambulatory and acute services in the region.
• BJC HealthCare: St. Louis-based integrated system serving Missouri and surrounding Illinois communities with hospitals, specialty care, and post-acute services; comparable as a larger regional system whose referral catchment reaches into southern Illinois.
• Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS): Springfield, Illinois-based Catholic system with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois, overlapping Ferrell's service geography as a regional competitor for inpatient and specialty referrals.
• SSM Health: Large Catholic health system operating community hospitals across the Midwest, including southern Illinois locations; comparable as a broader incumbent offering overlapping primary, specialty, and post-acute services near Ferrell's market.
• Carle Health: Large Illinois-based regional health system anchored by Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana-Champaign; comparable as a multi-site integrated delivery network serving rural and community patients across central and southern Illinois where Ferrell operates.
• Memorial Health (Springfield): Springfield, Illinois-based regional health system operating Decatur Memorial Hospital and other community hospitals across central Illinois; comparable as a mid-sized regional system with overlapping specialty and outpatient services.
• OSF HealthCare: Peoria-based Catholic health system operating hospitals and outpatient sites across Illinois and Michigan, including critical access and community hospitals; comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same rural Illinois referral base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ferrellhospital
• Xx.com/FerrellHospital

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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Investments

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