CHI Mercy Health

What CHI Mercy Health does

CHI Mercy Health is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) located at 570 Chautauqua Blvd in Valley City, North Dakota, serving Valley City and Barnes County. The facility is operated by CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit Catholic health systems in the United States (formed in February 2019 through the merger of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health). Founded in 1928, CHI Mercy provides a comprehensive range of acute care, emergency, surgical, diagnostic imaging, cardiac, oncology, and rehabilitation services to a rural population that would otherwise travel to Fargo or Jamestown. As of 2022, it holds the distinction of being the first designated Acute Cardiac Ready facility in North Dakota and maintains Level III Trauma Designation.

The hospital's technology stack centers on advanced clinical equipment rather than software platforms: state-of-the-art telemetry monitoring units for continuous vital sign tracking, Helmsley Charitable Trust-funded diagnostic ultrasound equipment, cardiac monitoring defibrillators, Alaris medication pumps, and an in-house mammography suite capable of detecting nodules as small as 1-2 millimeters. Digital infrastructure includes the My OneCare patient portal (MyLinks app) for 24/7 health record access, an online bill pay system via myonplanhealth.com, and an expanded telehealth program providing evening specialist coverage. Recent service launches in 2024-2025 include an in-house mammography suite, cataract surgery, LSVT BIG therapy for Parkinson's disease, and a dedicated chemotherapy infusion center (the Debbie Gabel Infusion Center).

Revenue derives from three primary streams: (1) patient care services reimbursed through Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers under the CAH cost-based reimbursement framework; (2) community fundraising via the CHI Mercy Foundation (including annual Casino Night Gala and Oktoberfest events, with 2025 Gala raising $90,000); and (3) government and private grants, notably $331,242 from the Helmsley Charitable Trust for ultrasound equipment and $348,500 from CommonSpirit Health for telemetry upgrades. The hospital operates with a direct-to-patient delivery model, supplemented by extensive community engagement channels including events, health education classes, and partnerships with the local school district, parks foundation, and ambulance service. Ryan Fowler has served as President since March 2022.

Name

CHI Mercy Health

Legal name

CHI Mercy Health

Website

https://mercyhospitalvalleycity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

CHI Mercy Health operates a Critical Access Hospital in Valley City, North Dakota, serving Barnes County residents through emergency, cardiac, oncology, surgical, and rehabilitation services as part of CommonSpirit Health's nonprofit Catholic system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Medicare-Certified Skilled Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medicare-Certified Skilled Home Health Agencies (HHA) (HLADAFAA), Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK)

Keywords

• Critical access hospital
• Emergency medical services
• Cardiac care services
• Diagnostic imaging
• Rehabilitation therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Valley City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Direct healthcare services provided to patients including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, cardiac care, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation. Revenue comes from insurance reimbursements and patient payments.
2. Foundation and Community Donations: CHI Mercy Foundation raises funds through events like Casino Night Gala, Oktoberfest, and community donations to support capital projects, equipment purchases, and healthcare programs.
3. Government and Private Grants: Funding received from organizations like Helmsley Charitable Trust ($331,242 for ultrasound equipment) and CommonSpirit Health ($348,500 for telemetry) to support facility improvements and equipment acquisitions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CHI Mercy Health operates a Critical Access Hospital providing 24/7 emergency, cardiac, surgical, diagnostic imaging, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services to Valley City and Barnes County, North Dakota. It is the first Acute Cardiac Ready facility in North Dakota and offers specialized programs including telemetry monitoring, in-house mammography, cataract surgery, LSVT BIG therapy for Parkinson's, evening telehealth, and the upcoming Debbie Gabel Infusion Center for chemotherapy.

Product overview

CHI Mercy Health operates as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in Valley City, North Dakota, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient healthcare services. The hospital functions as a single integrated facility offering emergency care, cardiac services (including being the first Acute Cardiac Ready facility in North Dakota), surgical services, diagnostic imaging (mammography, radiology, ultrasound), rehabilitation therapy, and the upcoming Debbie Gabel Infusion Center for chemotherapy. Supporting infrastructure includes the My OneCare patient portal for health information access, online bill pay through myonplanhealth.com, and a Cost Estimator Tool for pricing transparency. The hospital has achieved recognition including Top 100 Critical Access Hospital status and multiple American Heart Association awards for cardiac and stroke care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CHI Mercy Hospital - Valley City
• Emergency Department Services
• Cardiac Care Services
• Debbie Gabel Infusion Center
• Mammography Services
• Surgical Services
• Rehabilitation Services
• Telehealth Services
• Radiology and Imaging Services
• Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Mammography machine can detect nodules as small as 1-2 millimeters; Early detection improves survival rates over 90% for cancers under 1 centimeter
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Barnes County AmbulanceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2024CHI Mercy Hospital donated a Lifepak cardiac monitoring defibrillator to Barnes County Ambulance following equipment upgrade, strengthening emergency medical services in the region.
• Local Clinic and Long-term Care FacilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local clinic and long-term care facilities to enhance antimicrobial stewardship efforts through sharing of antibiogram data, fostering unified approach against antibiotic resistance across the community.
• Dare to Create Foundation for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHI Mercy Hospital provided $6,000 grant funding to support dance and wellness programs providing opportunities regardless of financial status or ability to pay.
• Valley City Parks and Recreation FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHI Mercy Foundation gave $20,000 donation to help pay for activity fees or gym memberships for children in the area.
• Valley City Public School - Access for All ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided $6,000 in grant funding through CommonSpirit Health for behavioral health counseling program providing services to approximately 56 students from kindergarten through seniors.
• Valley City Cardiac Ready CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative requiring public access to AEDs, CPR instruction, blood pressure screenings, and transport plans from first responders, EMS and the hospital. Led by Alana McClellan.
• CHI Mercy AuxiliarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer organization devoted to supporting the hospital through fundraising efforts including bake sales and gift shop sales to fund scholarships for healthcare students.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Avera Health: Catholic nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls serving the Dakotas and surrounding states with hospitals, long-term care, and clinics. Comparable as a regional faith-based system with significant rural hospital operations overlapping CHI Mercy's geography.
• Altru Health System: Nonprofit integrated health system based in Grand Forks, ND, serving northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Comparable as a regional nonprofit system delivering acute, cardiac, and primary care services across a similar rural catchment.

Direct peers

• Trinity Health: Catholic nonprofit health system serving Minot and western North Dakota. Comparable as a faith-based regional hospital system with overlapping service lines (cardiac, surgical, imaging) and rural patient base similar to CHI Mercy.
• St. Aloisius Medical Center: Catholic nonprofit Critical Access Hospital in Harvey, North Dakota, operating long-term care, assisted living, and acute services. Highly comparable as a small faith-based rural North Dakota hospital with the same CAH structure and service mix as CHI Mercy.
• CHI St. Alexius Health: Another CommonSpirit Health-affiliated acute care hospital serving central and western North Dakota. Directly comparable as a Catholic, nonprofit regional hospital within the same parent system serving similar rural/small-city North Dakota communities.

Broad incumbents

• Sanford Health: Largest nonprofit rural health system in the U.S., headquartered in Sioux Falls with extensive North Dakota and Minnesota footprint. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating rural and mid-size hospitals across the same upper-Midwest geography.
• Essentia Health: Integrated nonprofit health system serving North Dakota and Minnesota with hospitals, clinics, and long-term care. Specifically named in CommonSpirit's prior LOI discussions with CHI facilities in ND/MN, making it a directly relevant system peer and potential consolidation partner.
• CommonSpirit Health: Parent organization operating 139 hospitals across 21 states. Relevant as the system-level incumbent whose capital allocation, technology, and consolidation decisions directly determine CHI Mercy's strategic trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mercyhospitalvalleycity

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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