St. Luke Hospital

What St. Luke Hospital does

St. Luke Hospital and Living Center is a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) plus 31-bed long-term care facility located in Marion, Kansas, founded in 1907 and operated by Hospital District No. 1, Marion County, Kansas — a taxpayer-funded public hospital district rather than a private or PE-backed entity. The organization serves a primary service area of approximately 9,100 residents in Marion County and the surrounding rural Kansas region, governed by a seven-member Board of Directors with separate philanthropy handled by the St. Luke Hospital Foundation (a 501(c)(3) incorporated in 1999). Care delivery spans four co-located channels: acute inpatient and 24/7 emergency services, a long-term Living Center, a primary care Medical Clinic, and Marion County Home Care, supplemented by specialty services — therapy (physical, occupational, speech including LSVT BIG/LOUD, dry needling, aquatic therapy, and women's health), Senior Life Solutions mental health for adults 65+, general surgery, wound care, sleep studies, swing bed, urgent care, lactation counseling, and behavioral health. Strategic collaboration with Hillsboro Community Hospital provides 19 specialty providers across both facilities and shared urgent care coverage, materially extending specialty reach without geographic expansion.

Name

St. Luke Hospital

Legal name

Hospital District No. 1, Marion County, Kansas (DBA St. Luke Hospital and Living Center)

Website

https://slhmarion.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Luke Hospital and Living Center is a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital, 31-bed long-term care facility, primary care clinic, and home health agency in Marion, Kansas, operating as a public hospital district and serving the rural Marion County community of roughly 9,100 residents with emergency, specialty, therapy, and senior mental health services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Healthcare Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Home Health Care Services (6216), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB), Hospital-Based/Home Health System-Affiliated Skilled Home Health (HLADAFAB), Hospital-Operated Urgent Care Centers (HLAFADAC)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Critical access hospital
• Long-term care
• Primary care clinic
• Home health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing healthcare services including hospital care, emergency care, medical specialties, therapy programs, long-term care, home health, and clinic services. Billed on fee-for-service basis through Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance.
2. MDSave Prepay Program: Partnership with MDSave allowing patients to prepay for services at discounted rates.
3. Foundation Donations and Fundraising: St. Luke Hospital Foundation raises funds through annual events including the Fall Benefit and Dinky Duck Race during Chingawassa Days, planned giving, memorial/honor gifts, grants, and in-kind gifts to support hospital services and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Luke Hospital and Living Center is a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital plus 31-bed long-term care Living Center operated by Hospital District No. 1, Marion County, Kansas. It provides a full continuum of rural healthcare including 24/7 emergency care, primary care through its Medical Clinic, home health via Marion County Home Care, rehabilitation therapy (physical, occupational, speech), senior mental health services, telehealth, urgent care, wound care, sleep studies, and swing bed transitional care. The hospital is certified for Medicare and Medicaid and recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Group in 2021.

Product overview

St. Luke Hospital and Living Center operates as a rural healthcare system consisting of a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital, a 31-bed long-term care Living Center, a primary care Medical Clinic, and Marion County Home Care services. The system offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services including emergency care, therapy services (physical, occupational, and speech), senior mental health programs (Senior Life Solutions), telehealth, urgent care, wound care, and sleep studies. The hospital provides specialized programs such as the Swing Bed transitional care program and partners with external platforms including MyCareCorner patient portal and MDsave pricing program. The St. Luke Hospital Foundation supports the organization through philanthropic fundraising and planned giving programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• St. Luke Living Center: 31-bed long-term care unit providing 24-hour nursing care attached to the hospital
• St. Luke Medical Clinic
• Marion County Home Care
• Senior Life Solutions
• St. Luke Hospital Foundation

Products and services

• St. Luke Hospital (Acute Care) A 10-bed Critical Access Hospital providing 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient care, swing bed services, and specialty clinic access for residents of Marion County and nearby rural Kansas communities. Certified for Medicare and Medicaid; billed on fee-for-service basis.
• St. Luke Living Center A 31-bed long-term care unit attached to the hospital, providing 24-hour skilled nursing care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents who need extended medical support.
• St. Luke Medical Clinic A primary care clinic offering family practice services with multiple healthcare providers, same-day appointments, and care for patients of all ages. Located at 537 S. Freeborn, Marion, KS.
• Marion County Home Care Home health services providing skilled nursing, therapy, personal care, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, mobility assistance, companionship, and meal preparation to clients in their homes throughout Marion County.
• St. Luke Therapy Services Comprehensive rehabilitation services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology treating patients from birth to geriatric ages, with specialized modalities such as Dry Needling, ASTYM, Aquatic Therapy, LSVT BIG/LOUD, Women's Health, and pediatric therapy. Delivered by a 12+ member therapy team.
• Emergency Department 24-hour emergency room services providing acute care for patients with urgent medical conditions, injuries, and emergencies. Operated within the 10-bed Critical Access Hospital.
• Urgent Care Walk-in clinic services for non-emergency medical needs with extended hours: Monday-Friday 3-6 PM and Weekends/Holidays 9 AM-3 PM.
• Senior Life Solutions A mental health program specifically designed for older adults (ages 65 and older) providing counseling and support for depression, anxiety, prolonged grief, and life changes. Identified as the fastest growing patient demographic.
• Telehealth Services Remote healthcare consultations and follow-up appointments allowing patients to connect with physicians virtually for increased accessibility in rural Kansas.
• Wound Care Center Specialized treatment for chronic and complex wounds, including negative pressure wound therapy (VAC).
• Sleep Studies Diagnostic services for sleep disorders including sleep apnea testing and evaluation.
• Swing Bed Program Transitional care program providing skilled nursing and therapy services for patients recovering from hospitalization before returning home.
• MDsave Prepay Program A pre-payment program offered through MDSave allowing patients to prepay for hospital services at discounted rates, improving price transparency and patient cost savings.
• Patient Portal (MyCareCorner) Online patient portal enabling secure access to personal health information including allergies, conditions, discharge summaries, lab results, medication lists, radiology reports, and upcoming appointments. Accessible via web and mobile app.
• St. Luke Hospital Foundation A separately incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation raising philanthropic resources for the hospital through annual events, planned giving, memorial/honor gifts, grants, and in-kind gifts, supporting services, programs, and capital needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fastest growing patient demographic is elderly over 65 requiring therapy services
• +2 more outcomes

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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hillsboro Community HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between St. Luke and Hillsboro Hospitals to expand healthcare access for Marion County residents. Benefits include: Top 100 Critical Access Hospital recognition (St. Luke) and Kansas Healthcare Collaborative Patient Safety recognition (Hillsboro); same-day appointments for family care; 9 primary care providers and 19 specialty providers; urgent care on weekends; emergency services 24 hours a day; shared commitment to hometown healthcare.
• RehabVisionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRehabVisions provides contract therapy services including occupational therapy assistant positions at St. Luke Hospital. The company is dedicated to improving lives of patients through innovative care delivered with compassion.
• iGiveminorGTM or Marketing PartneriGive online shopping program where supporters shop at nearly 1,900 stores and St. Luke Hospital Foundation receives a percentage of total purchases.
• Charity NavigatorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity Navigator is a donation platform where supporters can manage philanthropy, set up monthly auto-pay to multiple charities, and monitor giving for St. Luke Hospital Foundation.
• BenevityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkplace giving service used by major companies to manage employee giving, allowing employees to designate St. Luke Hospital Foundation and determine giving amounts.
• Kansas Health Information Exchange (KHIE)coreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic health information exchange allowing St. Luke to share patient records with other healthcare providers for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations purposes.
• St. Luke Hospital AuxiliarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuxiliary operates the St. Luke Auxiliary Shoppe thrift store in downtown Marion and has contributed more than $1 million to the hospital since its founding. Organizationally part of the Foundation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS): HSHS operates a network of small/rural hospitals across the Midwest with integrated clinics and long-term care. Comparable as a multi-state Catholic health system running rural CAH-style facilities similar to St. Luke's model.
• Via Christi Hospital (Ascension): Via Christi (now part of Ascension) operates the major tertiary referral hospital in Wichita serving central Kansas. Comparable as a destination system that draws specialty referrals away from rural CAHs like St. Luke, directly impacting patient capture.
• Mercy Hospital Columbus: Mercy operates a network of Critical Access Hospitals across the Midwest with similar service profiles (acute care, clinics, long-term care). Larger system with comparable rural hospital units, providing a model for how regional systems aggregate CAH assets.
• St. Luke's Health System (Kansas City): Despite the name overlap, Saint Luke's Health System is a major regional health system in Kansas City. It does not directly compete but represents the kind of regional incumbent whose specialty outreach and referral patterns shape demand dynamics for rural Kansas hospitals like St. Luke.

Regional players

• Hiawatha Community Hospital: Hiawatha Community Hospital is a Kansas Critical Access Hospital serving a small rural community with a comparable integrated service mix including long-term care and outpatient services. Comparable in bed count, payer mix, and rural CAH economics.

Direct peers

• Citizens Medical Center (Columbia, KS): Citizens Medical Center is a southeast Kansas community hospital serving a similar rural population base with a comparable mix of acute care, long-term care, and outpatient services. Directly comparable in scale and CAH-style operations.
• McPherson Hospital: McPherson Hospital is a central Kansas community hospital offering a comparable mix of acute care, long-term care, specialty clinics, and therapy services. Directly comparable in size, Kansas market context, and integrated community health model.
• Newton Medical Center (KS): Newton Medical Center serves central Kansas with a similar community hospital model including specialty clinics, emergency services, and outpatient therapy. Comparable in service breadth and regional Kansas market context.
• Hillsboro Community Hospital: Hillsboro Community Hospital is St. Luke's explicit strategic collaboration partner and serves the same Marion County region with a comparable Critical Access Hospital profile. They jointly provide specialty and primary care coverage, making Hillsboro the closest comparable in scale, geography, and service model.

Others

• RehabVisions: RehabVisions is a contract therapy staffing provider that supplies OT/PT/SLP services to St. Luke. Comparable as an ecosystem partner providing therapy services to rural CAHs nationally; relevant for understanding the therapy delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StLukeMarion
• Facebookfacebook.com/StLukeLivingCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-luke-hospital-and-living-center

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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