Samaritans Touch Care Center

What Samaritans Touch Care Center does

Samaritan's Touch Care Center is a 501(c)(3) faith-based charitable healthcare center headquartered in Sebring, Florida (2306 Hope Circle; mailing address 3015 Herring Avenue), serving uninsured residents of Highlands County whose household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and who lack any form of insurance including Medicaid and Medicare. Founded in 2007, the organization delivers a comprehensive suite of free services including primary medical care, multiple medical specialties (cardiology, pulmonology, urology, general surgery, podiatry, dermatology, endocrinology, gynecology, physical therapy), dental care, vision care, laboratory diagnostics, diagnostic imaging, prescription medications, mental health counseling, cancer care (via Moffitt Cancer Center), health education, and spiritual support — effectively functioning as an integrated, multi-disciplinary free clinic.

The operating model is structured around 7 paid staff (Executive Director Bill Stephenson, Medical Director Dr. Betsy Wood, Operations Director Tina Walker, and four administrative/clinical support roles) supported by 115+ volunteer physicians, nurses, and medical support staff who donate their time and services. Clinical capacity is augmented by an extensive partnership network including Moffitt Cancer Center (cancer treatment), LabCorp (diagnostics), Florida Hospital Heartland and Highlands Regional Medical Center (hospital services), plus regional specialty providers in anesthesia, pathology, breast/imaging, radiology, wound care, and dental education. The facility footprint is anchored by two buildings and two lots originally donated by Sunrise Senior Center in 2006 (valued at over $500,000).

As a nonprofit, STCC generates no service revenue; all care is provided at no charge and the organization is funded entirely by charitable donations (accepted via PayPal-hosted online donation buttons) and grants, the most notable being the 2005 Highlands County Health Fund grant that helped enable the organization's establishment. Cumulative impact reported as of January 2019 includes 3,069+ patients helped, 71,600 patient visits, and $42.8 million+ in delivered care value (excluding cancer care donated by Moffitt). The center markets its services through community outreach, church partnerships, word-of-mouth referrals, social media (Facebook, Instagram), and community fundraising events such as an annual golf tournament.

Name

Samaritans Touch Care Center

Legal name

Samaritan's Touch Care Center

Website

https://samaritanstouch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Samaritan's Touch Care Center is a 501(c)(3) faith-based free healthcare center in Sebring, Florida, providing comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and specialty care at no cost to uninsured Highlands County residents at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Free community healthcare
• Charitable medical services
• Uninsured patient care
• Faith-based health clinic
• Nonprofit medical center

Headquarters

HQ city

Sebring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Samaritan's Touch Care Center operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing all services completely free of charge. The organization relies entirely on donations from individuals, churches, and grants from organizations like the Highlands County Health Fund. The Sunrise Senior Center donation of buildings and lots (valued at over $500,000) in 2006 represents a major in-kind contribution supporting operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Samaritan's Touch Care Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit faith-based healthcare center that provides free primary, specialty, dental, and vision care to uninsured residents of Highlands County, Florida whose income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. All services are delivered at no cost by volunteer physicians, dentists, and other licensed healthcare professionals. The organization is funded entirely by charitable donations, grants, and in-kind contributions and operates from a single facility in Sebring, Florida.

Product overview

Samaritan's Touch Care Center is a faith-based charitable healthcare center that provides a comprehensive suite of free healthcare services to uninsured, financially struggling families in Highlands County, Florida. The organization operates as a single unified care center offering multiple integrated service lines: primary medical care, specialty medical services, dental care, vision care, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, prescription medications, mental health counseling, cancer care, physical therapy, health education, and spiritual support. All services are provided at no cost to eligible patients who meet income guidelines (at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines) and have no insurance of any kind. The center relies entirely on volunteer healthcare providers and charitable donations to sustain operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Medical Care
• Specialty Medical Services
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Services
• Prescription Medication Assistance Program
• Mental Health Counseling
• Cancer Care
• Physical Therapy
• Spiritual Care

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,069 patients helped since opening in May 2007
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moffitt Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoffitt Cancer Center in Tampa provides comprehensive cancer care donations to STCC patients. This partnership enables cancer treatment and surgeries that would otherwise be inaccessible to uninsured patients. The value of this comprehensive cancer care is excluded from the $42.8 million care value figure reported.
• LabCorpcoreTechnology or IntegrationLaboratory services provider supporting diagnostic testing for STCC patients.
• Florida Hospital HeartlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional hospital partnership providing medical professional associations and healthcare support services.
• Highlands Regional Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional medical center partnership for healthcare delivery and professional associations.
• Heartland Quality Anesthesia ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of anesthesia professionals supporting surgical services.
• Heartland Pathology AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional pathology association supporting diagnostic services.
• South Florida State College-Dental EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership supporting dental education and services.
• The Wound Care CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized wound care services partnership supporting patient treatment.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Volunteers in Medicine America: National network of community-based free clinics that rely on retired and volunteer medical professionals to deliver free healthcare to uninsured residents. Highly comparable volunteer-driven, charity-funded free-clinic model.
• Mission of Mercy: Faith-based nonprofit operating free mobile and fixed-site medical and dental clinics serving uninsured and underinsured patients across multiple states. Comparable volunteer-driven, free-care delivery to a similar uninsured population.
• Good Samaritan Health Center: Faith-based nonprofit clinic providing free or low-cost medical, dental, and vision care to uninsured low-income residents in DeKalb County, GA. Closely comparable faith-based free-clinic model serving a similar patient demographic.
• Church Health: Faith-based, nonprofit comprehensive healthcare organization in Memphis, TN that provides affordable medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services to uninsured and underinsured working poor. Directly comparable to STCC in mission, volunteer-driven model, and breadth of free/affordable services.
• Christ Community Health Services: Faith-based nonprofit providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations in Memphis, TN through a network of clinics. Comparable mission, faith-based funding model, and comprehensive service scope for low-income patients.
• CrossOver Healthcare Ministry: Faith-based nonprofit free clinic in Richmond, VA providing comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services to uninsured patients using volunteer providers and donated funds. Closely mirrors STCC's faith-based, volunteer-powered, free-care model.

Regional players

• Fellowship Health Resources / Samaritan Health Ministries: Faith-based nonprofit health ministries that provide free or low-cost care to uninsured and underinsured populations in different regions of the U.S. Comparable faith-based charitable healthcare mission, though serving different geographic markets than STCC.

Others

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics: Industry association representing 1,400+ free and charitable clinics across the U.S. STCC fits this association's member profile as a faith-based free clinic; useful as an ecosystem/peer-network reference rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• AdventHealth (Florida Hospital Heartland): Large faith-based health system that operates regional hospitals including Florida Hospital Heartland, which is a current STCC partner. Comparable faith-based identity and Florida footprint, but operates at a much larger scale as a full-service hospital network rather than a free clinic.

Emerging players

• HealthCare for the Homeless (Health Care for the Homeless Houston): Nonprofit organization providing free medical, dental, behavioral, and case-management services to homeless and uninsured individuals in the Houston area. Comparable free-care delivery to vulnerable populations, though focused on homelessness rather than the broader working uninsured.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Samaritans.Touch.Care.Center
• Instagraminstagram.com/samaritans_touch_care_center
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/samaritans-touch-care-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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