Mountain Laurel Medical Center

What Mountain Laurel Medical Center does

Mountain Laurel Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 2006 and headquartered in Oakland, Maryland, operating four community clinic locations across rural Garrett County, MD (Oakland, Grantsville, Westernport) and Preston County, WV (Bruceton Mills). The center delivers integrated primary care as its core service, augmented by behavioral health and psychiatry, an in-house pharmacy, on-site lab and diagnostic imaging, nutrition counseling, diabetes self-management education, care coordination, transportation connection, and health insurance enrollment assistance. Its stated mission is to provide the highest quality primary health care regardless of ability to pay, supported by FSHCCA deemed status, federal malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act, and HRSA programmatic recognition including five 2025 quality awards and an Operational Site Visit Compliance certificate.

The business model is that of a community-based, federally supported safety-net provider. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed but typically combine HRSA Section 330 grant funding, Medicaid/Medicare/CHIP reimbursement, sliding-fee self-pay collections, and 340B pharmacy economics through the in-house dispensary. Patient-facing digital engagement runs on the Athenahealth patient portal; there is no proprietary technology platform, no API surface, and no disclosed AI/ML capability. The organization markets itself through organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), press releases, and a Community Needs Assessment Survey rather than paid acquisition.

Mountain Laurel is a private, standalone nonprofit/community health center with no disclosed parent company, no venture or private-equity backing, no subsidiaries, and no recorded M&A activity. Headcount is reported as 7, which is inconsistent with a four-location operation and likely reflects incomplete data capture rather than actual staffing scale. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no public ticker, and no executive team or board roster in the source data.

Name

Mountain Laurel Medical Center

Legal name

Mountain Laurel Medical Center

Website

https://mountainlaurelmedicalcenter.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mountain Laurel Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center operating four rural clinics across Maryland and West Virginia, delivering primary care, behavioral health, pharmacy, lab, and diagnostic imaging services to local communities regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services (Primary Care)

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

Keywords

• Primary health care
• Federally qualified health center
• Community health services
• Behavioral health care
• Outpatient pharmacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mountain Laurel Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive primary health care, behavioral health and psychiatry, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, an in-house pharmacy, nutrition counseling, diabetes self-management education, care coordination, health insurance enrollment assistance, and transportation connection across four rural Maryland and West Virginia clinic locations. Care is delivered regardless of ability to pay, with 24/7 on-call provider coverage for established patients.

Product overview

Mountain Laurel Medical Center operates as an integrated community health center providing a unified suite of healthcare services across multiple locations in Maryland and West Virginia. The organization offers primary care as its core service, supplemented by integrated clinical services including Behavioral Health & Psychiatry, an In House Pharmacy, Diagnostic Imaging, and Lab Services. Digital engagement is facilitated through an Athenahealth-powered Patient Portal. The organization also provides support services including Care Coordination, Health Insurance Enrollment, Transportation Connection, and Diabetes Self-Management Education. The portfolio functions as a comprehensive medical home model where patients can access primary care, specialty behavioral health services, pharmacy, and diagnostic testing at centralized locations, with 24/7 on-call provider access for urgent care needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Comprehensive primary healthcare services for patients of all ages, including routine check-ups, preventive care, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions at four clinic locations.
• Behavioral Health and Psychiatry Mental health and psychiatric services including evaluation, counseling, and medication management for patients with behavioral health conditions, integrated with primary care.
• In-House Pharmacy On-site pharmacy enabling patients to see a doctor and fill prescriptions at the same location for integrated medication management and one-stop convenience.
• Diagnostic Imaging Medical imaging services including X-rays and other diagnostic imaging to support clinical diagnosis at the Oakland clinic.
• Laboratory Services On-site laboratory testing services during specified lab hours for diagnostic purposes supporting patient care.
• Nutrition Services Registered dietitian services providing nutritional counseling, dietary planning, and education to support patient health and disease management.
• Diabetes Self-Management Education Diabetes education program teaching patients self-management techniques, blood glucose monitoring, diet planning, and lifestyle modifications for diabetes care.
• Patient Portal Athenahealth-powered online platform enabling patients to schedule appointments, access medical records, view test results, and manage billing.
• Care Coordination Coordinated care services helping patients navigate between different healthcare providers, specialists, and services for comprehensive treatment.
• Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Assistance services helping patients navigate and enroll in appropriate health insurance plans and coverage options.
• Transportation Connection Transportation assistance services connecting patients with transportation resources to help them access medical appointments and healthcare services.
• 24/7 On-Call Provider Service Round-the-clock provider availability for established patients requiring urgent but non-life-threatening care when offices are closed, accessible by calling the main number and pressing option 4.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)coreOthersFederal regulatory agency that provides funding and recognition to federally qualified health centers. Mountain Laurel Medical Center is a 2025 HRSA awardee in multiple categories including Health Center Quality Leader (Gold), Advancing HIT for Quality, High-Value Care, and Improving Health Care Access. HRSA designation enables the center to serve patients regardless of ability to pay.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• E.A. Hawse Health Center: FQHC serving Hardy, Hampshire, and Mineral counties in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, providing primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable multi-site rural FQHC with similar service mix and HRSA award track record to Mountain Laurel.
• Cabin Creek Health Systems: Federally Qualified Health Center operating multiple clinic sites in rural West Virginia, delivering primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved communities. Directly comparable as a small, multi-site rural FQHC in the same operating geography (Appalachian West Virginia).
• Pendleton Community Care: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Pendleton County, West Virginia, with primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable small rural FQHC with similar service offering to Mountain Laurel's Westernport and Grantsville locations.
• Minnie Hamilton Health System: Critical Access Hospital and FQHC operating in Calhoun and Gilmer counties, West Virginia, providing primary care, behavioral health, and ancillary services. Comparable rural multi-site safety-net provider in the same West Virginia market.
• Shenandoah Community Health: FQHC serving the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and surrounding areas with primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Directly comparable as a regional FQHC serving rural West Virginia counties adjacent to Mountain Laurel's footprint.
• Valley Health Systems: Federally Qualified Health Center with multiple sites across southern West Virginia, offering primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy. Comparable size and scope as a multi-site Appalachian FQHC serving rural populations.
• Wirt County Health Service Association: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Wirt County, West Virginia, with primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable small rural FQHC in West Virginia with similar patient population characteristics.

Broad incumbents

• Baltimore Medical System: Large multi-site FQHC in Baltimore, Maryland, offering primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy. Comparable as a Maryland-based FQHC with similar service lines, though operating in an urban market with substantially greater scale.

Regional players

• Tri-County Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Breathitt, Knott, and Perry counties in eastern Kentucky. Comparable as a multi-site rural Appalachian FQHC with similar service line breadth, though operating in an adjacent regional market rather than direct competition.
• Garrett Regional Medical Center: Critical Access Hospital located in Oakland, Maryland, in the same county as Mountain Laurel's primary office. Comparable as a regional rural safety-net provider, though organized as a hospital rather than an FQHC; competes for the same patient population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mountainlaurelmedicalcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mountain-laurel-medical-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/mountainlaurelmedical

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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