What Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana does

Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana AG is a Swiss specialty rehabilitation clinic operating at 1,500 meters altitude in Crans-Montana, Valais, with 67 licensed beds and 125 staff. Originally founded as the British Sanatorium Montana in 1930, it was acquired by the Canton of Lucerne in 1951, renamed in 1969 as it pivoted from tuberculosis treatment toward multidisciplinary rehabilitation, incorporated as an Aktiengesellschaft in 2021 under the Fondation Clinique Bernoise Montana, and operates today as a non-listed private entity under foundation ownership. The clinic delivers six rehabilitation programs: pulmonary, cardiac, musculoskeletal, psychosomatic, internal-oncological, and Long-Covid, supplemented by a certified sleep laboratory (using Nox wireless polysomnography), physiotherapy, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, nutritional counseling, and social services, plus a Kneipp hydrotherapy installation fed by Valais mountain streams.

Revenue is generated primarily through inpatient rehabilitation billed under the regulated Swiss ST REHA tariff system (CHF 708/day for basic LAMal insurance in 2024, CHF 664 for AA/AI/AM), with supplementary charges for private and semi-private insurance patients (single-room upgrades, chief physician treatment). Outpatient services are billed under TARMED (medical CHF 0.84/point, physiotherapy CHF 0.99, occupational therapy CHF 1.10) and executed via a hotel-based model where patients stay in local Crans-Montana hotels and visit the clinic for daytime therapies. Ancillary revenue comes from visitor meals, overnight companion stays, parking, and TV/WiFi. Distribution is anchored by a physician and referring physician network with a dedicated online admission portal, formal LUKS hospital collaboration for Long-Covid and sleep medicine, and inclusion on the hospital lists of cantons Lucerne, Nidwalden, Valais, Uri, and Zug (the latter two for pulmonary rehabilitation). Marketing is conducted through medical congresses (Quadrimed, Psychosomatik), the bilingual lhm.ch website, and certified training site status with FMH, XUND, and HES-SO Valais, rather than outbound promotion. The clinic is ISO 9001:2015 certified and holds accreditations from the Swiss Pneumology Society, SAKR, ASMPP, and SSSSC. In 2023 it treated 729 inpatients across 17,663 hospital days at an average length of stay of 24 days, with a diagnostic mix of 38% pulmonary, 25% psychosomatic, 14% cardiac, 18% musculoskeletal, and 5% internal/oncology, and a patient origin split of 43% Valais, 35% Lucerne, 10% Central Switzerland, and 12% other.

Name

Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana

Legal name

Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana AG

Website

https://lhm.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana is a 67-bed Swiss specialty rehabilitation clinic at 1,500m altitude in Crans-Montana, serving pulmonary, cardiac, musculoskeletal, psychosomatic, internal-oncological, and Long-Covid patients under regulated ST REHA and TARMED tariffs across five cantons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rehabilitation Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Rehabilitation clinic services
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Sleep medicine diagnostics
• Psychosomatic therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Crans

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inpatient Rehabilitation Services: The clinic generates revenue primarily through inpatient rehabilitation services billed under the Swiss health insurance system (LAMal/KVG). For inpatient treatment, daily flat rates are charged based on the ST REHA (stationary tariff structure for rehabilitation) system, covering accommodation, meals, nursing care, medical treatment, and diagnostic/therapeutic services. The ST REHA base price for 2024 is CHF 708 for basic insurance (LAMal) and CHF 664 for accident (AA), disability (AI), or military (AM) insurance.
2. Outpatient Treatment Services: Outpatient services are billed using tariff point systems including TARMED (value 0.84), laboratory (1.00), physiotherapy (0.99), occupational therapy (1.10), and nutritional/diabetes counseling (1.00). Outpatients stay in hotels and visit the clinic for daytime therapies.
3. Private and Semi-private Insurance Supplements: Patients with private or semi-private insurance receive supplementary services including individual rooms, enhanced hospitality offerings, radio/TV/Internet, and treatment by chief physician or deputy. These supplementary services are contracted with insurers and billed as supplements on the ST REHA base price.
4. Visitor and Companion Services: Revenue from visitor meals, overnight stays in patient rooms (CHF 67/night), and full board packages (CHF 118/night). Additional services such as parking (CHF 6/day) and TV/WiFi (CHF 3/day) are also charged separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana operates a 67-bed multidisciplinary rehabilitation clinic at 1,500 meters altitude in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. The clinic provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation across six specialties (pulmonary, cardiac, musculoskeletal, psychosomatic, internal-oncology, and Long-Covid) supported by an integrated therapy department (physiotherapy, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, nutritional counseling, social services) and a certified sleep laboratory. Treatments are delivered under the Swiss health insurance system (LAMal/KVG) using ST REHA inpatient tariffs and TARMED outpatient tariffs.

Product overview

Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana is a specialized rehabilitation clinic located at 1500m altitude in Crans-Montana, offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical rehabilitation services. The facility operates with 67 beds and a team of 125 staff including 9 specialists, 3 psychologists, and 12 therapists. The core offering comprises six specialized rehabilitation programs: Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Long-Covid Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Psychosomatic Rehabilitation, and Internal Medicine/Oncology Rehabilitation. These are supported by an integrated therapeutic department providing Physiotherapy, Psychotherapy, Nutritional Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, and Social Services. The clinic also operates a certified Sleep Laboratory for comprehensive sleep disorder diagnostics and treatment. Additional services include Acute Pneumology, a Kneipp hydrotherapy facility, and both inpatient and outpatient care options. The clinic is certified ISO 9001:2015 and serves patients primarily from the canton of Lucerne, Valais, and Central Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Pulmonale Rehabilitation) Specialized rehabilitation program for chronic lung diseases including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung diseases, and pulmonary fibrosis, aimed at restoring physical capacity and quality of life. Designed for patients with chronic respiratory conditions benefiting from altitude therapy.
• Long-Covid Rehabilitation Multi-disciplinary rehabilitation program addressing Long-Covid symptoms including fatigue, respiratory difficulties, and cognitive impairment, lasting 3-6 weeks. Follows pulmonary, cardiac, psychosomatic, internal, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation guidelines.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation (Kardiologische Rehabilitation) Rehabilitation program for patients recovering from acute cardiac events including heart surgery, heart attacks, cardiovascular interventions, and stable angina. Includes physical training, lifestyle education, dietary counseling, and stress management.
• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Muskuloskelettale Rehabilitation) Rehabilitation program for musculoskeletal conditions including post-orthopedic surgery, spinal procedures, osteoporosis, and musculoskeletal diseases. Includes physiotherapy, medical training therapy, and occupational therapy.
• Psychosomatic Rehabilitation (Psychosomatische Rehabilitation) Integrative psychosomatic rehabilitation combining psychotherapy, body therapy, and psychosocial medicine. Treats psychosomatic disorders, burnout, adjustment disorders, exhaustion depression, and chronic pain through evidence-based methods.
• Internal Medicine and Oncology Rehabilitation (Internistisch-onkologische Rehabilitation) Specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from severe surgical interventions, metabolic disorders (including diabetes), and cancer treatments. Includes nutritional support, wound care, lymphedema treatment, and psycho-oncology, emphasizing autonomy and quality of life.
• Sleep Medicine (Schlafmedizin) Certified sleep laboratory offering comprehensive sleep disorder diagnostics including polysomnography and polygraphy, plus sleep apnea treatment using CPAP therapy. Equipped with wireless Nox polysomnography system with video monitoring.
• Physiotherapy (Physiotherapie) Physical therapy services including respiratory therapy, balance training, strength and endurance training, manual therapy, dry needling, lymphatic drainage, aquatic therapy, and Kinesiotape.
• Psychotherapy (Psychotherapie) Psychotherapy services using evidence-based methods including cognitive-behavioral therapy, systemic therapy, person-centered therapy, and body-oriented approaches.
• Nutritional Counseling (Ernährungsberatung) Nutritional counseling services including dietary advice for diabetes, weight management, and therapeutic diets, provided by certified dietitians.
• Occupational Therapy (Ergotherapie) Occupational therapy helping patients regain independence in daily activities through motor, cognitive, and functional rehabilitation approaches.
• Art Therapy (Kunsttherapie) Art therapy using creative techniques including painting, collage, and plastic arts to promote sensory perception and emotional healing.
• Social Services (Sozialdienst) Social counseling services addressing work reintegration, financial and insurance matters, and coordination of post-discharge care.
• Kneipp Hydrotherapy (Kneipp-Anlage) Traditional Kneipp hydrotherapy using water from Alpine mountain streams, featuring walking in water, arm pouring, and barefoot paths on stones and gravel, supporting complementary rehabilitation.
• Acute Pneumology (Akutpneumologie) Acute pneumology services including investigation and treatment of pulmonary conditions, tuberculosis treatment (including multi-drug-resistant strains), and allergy testing.
• Inpatient Care (Stationärer Aufenthalt) Inpatient accommodation with 67 licensed beds, offering rooms with hotel-like amenities, specialized diets, and comprehensive care services. Includes private and semi-private supplementary services.
• Outpatient Treatment (Ambulante Behandlung) Outpatient treatment option where patients stay in local hotels in Crans-Montana and visit the clinic for daytime therapy sessions, with special hotel rates negotiated for outpatient care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 729 inpatients treated in 2023
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe clinic collaborates with the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (LUKS) on Long-Covid consultations and operates an interdisciplinary sleep medicine team including ENT, maxillofacial surgery, neurology, and psychiatry specialists from LUKS. This partnership enables comprehensive patient care across multiple specialties and facilitates cross-referrals for specialized treatments.
• SQS (Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Qualitätsmanagement)coreOthersSQS conducts the ISO 9001:2015 certification audit for the clinic. The certification confirms that the clinic's quality management system meets international standards for rehabilitation services.
• Cantonal Lung LeaguesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal lung associations provide follow-up care for CPAP therapy patients after discharge and supply the necessary equipment. This ensures continuity of care for sleep apnea patients treated at the clinic.
• indual GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnerindual GmbH (Brig-Glis) is responsible for web design, web development, and hosting of the clinic's website (lhm.ch), maintaining its digital presence and patient-facing online services.
• Quadrimed (Association of Three Montana Clinics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuadrimed is the association of the three clinics in Crans-Montana (Clinique Lucernoise Montana, Clinique Bernoise Montana, and HUG Clinique de Crans-Montana). It organizes the annual medical congress and monthly continuing education events shared among the three institutions.
• XUND Bildung Gesundheit ZentralschweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the XUND Health Education Center Central Switzerland for vocational training of healthcare assistants (assistant en soins et santé communautaire CFC) and specialist ESS training programs.
• HES-SO Valais (Haute école de santé)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the HES-SO Valais University of Health Sciences for the education and training of healthcare professionals.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clinique Romande de Réadaptation (CRR): Major Swiss rehabilitation clinic in Sion (Valais) operated by Suva, specializing in musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiac rehabilitation. Comparable multidisciplinary inpatient rehab model serving the same Swiss francophone patient population from a similar alpine footprint.
• Klinik Barmelweid: Swiss specialty clinic in Aargau focused on cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and psychosomatic medicine. Directly comparable service mix and Swiss LAMal-based reimbursement model with similar multidisciplinary team structure.
• Clinique Bernoise Montana: Sister clinic in Crans-Montana under the same Fondation Clinique Bernoise Montana. Operates as a multidisciplinary rehabilitation facility in the Swiss Alps, jointly participates in Quadrimed congresses, and serves overlapping patient populations from across Switzerland.
• Hôpital de Lavigny: Swiss rehab hospital in Vaud providing neurological, cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation under cantonal hospital listings. Comparable inpatient rehab model with multidisciplinary therapy programs serving the same Swiss insured patient base.
• HUG Clinique de Crans-Montana: Third member of the Quadrimed association of three Crans-Montana clinics, operated by Geneva University Hospitals (HUG). Operates rehabilitation programs in pulmonology and cardiology in the same alpine setting, directly competing for the same Swiss insured patient referrals.

Broad incumbents

• RehaClinic Group: Switzerland's largest private rehabilitation group with multiple sites including Bad Zurzach. Provides multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation across neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and psychosomatic indications, competing for the same cantonal LAMal reimbursements.
• Schweizerisches Paraplegiker-Zentrum Nottwil: Switzerland's leading specialized rehabilitation hospital for spinal cord injury and paraplegia. Larger and more specialized than LHM, but competes for complex rehabilitation referrals across cantonal listings and offers insights on Swiss tertiary rehab economics.
• Zurzach Care Group: Swiss rehab group operating inpatient and outpatient facilities plus hotel-based rehab concepts. Their hotel-rehab model (outpatient guests staying in partner hotels) directly mirrors LHM's outpatient offering where patients stay in Crans-Montana hotels.

Regional players

• Schulthess Klinik: Zurich-based orthopedic specialty hospital focused on musculoskeletal surgery and rehabilitation. Comparable outpatient therapy tariffs (TARMED/physiotherapy) and provides competitive orthopedic rehab services to patients from German-speaking Swiss cantons.
• Klinik St. Anna Zweihorn Rehab: Rehabilitation clinic in central Switzerland offering orthopedic and internal medicine rehab. Competes with LHM for cantonal referrals from Lucerne, Nidwalden, Uri, and Zug, all cantons where LHM holds hospital listings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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