Serene Hospital

What Serene Hospital does

Serene Psychiatry Hospital W.L.L, founded in 2015, is Bahrain's first private psychiatric hospital and operates as a multi-branch specialty provider of mental health services. The organization runs three branches across Bahrain — a flagship inpatient/outpatient facility in Al Juffair (Manama), a full-service inpatient/outpatient branch in Jau serving southern Bahrain, and the Serene Center for Psychological Counselling in Umm Al Hassam — collectively offering 24/7 inpatient care, outpatient consultations, addiction and substance abuse treatment, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) under general anesthesia, in-house pharmacy, in-house laboratory with therapeutic drug monitoring, occupational therapy, nutrition, child and adolescent services, geriatric care, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and a 24/7 Emergency Home Response service. Clinical capability is delivered through a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, and GPs, anchored by Prof. Dr. Abdulkarim Awadh (Chairman/Founder, 40+ years experience) and Dr. Ali Abdulqader (Medical Director, 33+ years experience).

The core technology underpinning service delivery is conventional clinical infrastructure rather than a proprietary platform: modern ECT equipment operated under general anesthesia, an in-house diagnostic laboratory with therapeutic drug monitoring, an on-site pharmacy, and integrated electronic record-keeping supporting coordinated care across psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, and nutrition disciplines. The hospital holds NHRA Diamond Accreditation (the highest tier in Bahrain, valid 2025–2029 under ISQuaEEA Accredited Standards 2023–2027) and NHRA License No. 100201-0001, reinforcing its position as the first private entity to operate licensed psychiatric beds in the Kingdom.

Serene generates revenue through a fee-for-service model across outpatient consultations (pay-per-session, collected post-visit), inpatient stays billed per day or per admission, ECT services billed per session, and ancillary transaction-fee revenue from in-house pharmacy dispensing and laboratory testing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; payment is accepted in cash, credit/debit cards, and mobile payments, with no upfront deposits or subscription contracts. Patient acquisition is sales-led and direct, driven by online appointment booking, phone scheduling, walk-ins for emergencies, and inbound physician referrals, complemented by organic social media presence (Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube), website/SEO content marketing, and community education programs (schools, workplaces, support groups). The company serves individual patients and families across all age groups in Bahrain, with no enterprise customers, third-party payer contracts, or channel partners disclosed.

Name

Serene Hospital

Legal name

Serene Psychiatry Hospital W.L.L

Website

https://serenehospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Serene Psychiatry Hospital is Bahrain's first private psychiatric hospital, operating three branches across the country (Juffair, Jau, Umm Al Hassam) that deliver multidisciplinary inpatient, outpatient, addiction, ECT, and emergency mental health services to individuals and families of all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychiatric Hospital Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals (HLAFAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crisis Stabilization Units & Psychiatric Emergency Services (HLAFACAH), Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Psychiatric hospital services
• Mental health treatment
• Addiction recovery programs
• Inpatient psychiatric care
• Electroconvulsive therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Manama

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Outpatient Consultations: Fee-for-service outpatient consultations with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other specialists booked via phone or online. Revenue is generated per visit session.
2. Inpatient Psychiatric Care: Round-the-clock inpatient psychiatric services including acute stabilization, intensive therapy, rehabilitation, and specialized programs for conditions such as severe depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Revenue generated through daily or per-stay billing.
3. In-House Pharmacy: On-site pharmacy dispensing psychiatric and general medications. Revenue from medication dispensing, medication counseling, and refill services coordinated with the treating team.
4. Laboratory Services: In-house laboratory providing diagnostic testing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and specialized psychiatric panels. Revenue generated per test or panel.
5. Addiction Treatment Program: Comprehensive addiction treatment including medical detox, medication-assisted treatment, individual counseling, group therapy, and holistic therapies. Revenue generated through inpatient and outpatient program fees.
6. ECT Treatment: Electroconvulsive Therapy provided in a safe, controlled setting with full anesthesia support. Revenue generated per ECT session.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Serene Hospital is a multi-branch private psychiatric hospital in Bahrain delivering comprehensive mental health care through three locations. Core offerings include psychiatric consultations, psychological therapy, addiction treatment, inpatient stabilization, outpatient clinics, ECT, on-site pharmacy, laboratory diagnostics, occupational therapy, nutrition counseling, child/adolescent and geriatric care, and 24/7 Emergency Home Response services for psychiatric crises.

Product overview

Serene Hospital operates as a multi-branch psychiatric hospital network offering comprehensive mental health services. The core portfolio includes psychiatry, psychology, nutrition, pharmacy, occupational therapy, ECT, laboratory services, addiction treatment, inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and emergency response services. The hospital operates through three locations: Juffair Branch (main hospital in Manama since 2015), Jau Branch (southern Bahrain), and Serene Center for Psychological Counselling (Umm Al Hassam). Services are delivered through a multidisciplinary team approach, integrating psychiatric, psychological, medical, and lifestyle interventions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Psychiatry Expert psychiatric care for all ages including diagnosis, medication management, and treatment for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, and more. Targeted at individuals requiring medical psychiatric intervention.
• Psychology Professional psychological assessment and therapy including individual therapy, group therapy, couples and family counseling, and psychological assessments for diagnosis and treatment planning. Targeted at individuals, couples, and families needing psychotherapy.
• Nutrition Personalized nutrition plans and counseling to support mental health recovery, including medical nutrition therapy for eating disorders, diabetes, weight management, and pediatric nutrition. Targeted at patients whose recovery benefits from dietary intervention.
• Pharmacy In-house pharmacy providing prescription dispensing, medication counseling, and medication management support with accuracy and safety. Targeted at inpatients and outpatients requiring psychiatric and general medications.
• Occupational Therapy Support for daily living and independence including functional assessments, ADL training, cognitive rehabilitation, sensory integration therapy, and vocational skills training. Targeted at patients requiring rehabilitation and functional independence support.
• ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) Safe, modern electroconvulsive therapy for treatment-resistant depression, severe mania, catatonia, and acute psychosis, performed under general anesthesia by qualified anesthesiologists with muscle relaxants. Targeted at patients with severe, treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions.
• Laboratory Services Comprehensive laboratory services including diagnostic testing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and specialized psychiatric panels for accurate diagnosis and treatment support. Targeted at inpatients and outpatients requiring diagnostic workup.
• Outpatient Clinics Flexible psychiatric consultations, psychological therapy, and follow-up care without the need for hospital admission, offering weekly or bi-weekly sessions. Targeted at patients requiring ongoing but non-residential mental health care.
• Addiction & Substance Abuse Treatment Comprehensive addiction treatment including medical detoxification, individual counseling, group therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and relapse prevention for alcohol, drug, and prescription medication dependency. Targeted at individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
• Inpatient Services Round-the-clock psychiatric care in a safe, structured environment including acute psychiatric care, intensive therapy, and specialized programs for severe depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Targeted at patients requiring 24/7 supervised psychiatric care.
• Emergency Home Response 24/7 emergency psychiatric response service with trained teams for rapid on-site psychiatric response, safe patient transport, and crisis de-escalation using modern medical tools. Targeted at patients and families experiencing acute psychiatric emergencies at home.
• Child & Adolescent Care Specialized mental health care for children and teenagers in a safe, supportive environment addressing behavioral issues, ADHD, autism, and developmental challenges. Targeted at children and adolescents with psychiatric and developmental conditions.
• Geriatric Care Compassionate mental health support for seniors including care for dementia, depression, and age-related conditions with specialized programs for dementia-related agitation. Targeted at seniors requiring age-appropriate psychiatric care.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Structured daily therapy programs for patients needing more support than standard outpatient care without full hospitalization, including PHP and group therapy sessions. Targeted at patients requiring a step-down level of care between inpatient and standard outpatient.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,200+ patients supported; 92% positive outcomes; 1,800 therapy sessions; 3,500 annual consultations

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Aster DM Healthcare: A large GCC-headquartered private healthcare operator with hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies across the Middle East and India. Comparable to Serene as a regional private healthcare provider with multi-site presence in the GCC, although Aster operates broad multi-specialty hospitals rather than psychiatric specialty.
• Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi: A multi-specialty tertiary hospital in the UAE with a psychiatry and behavioral health department. Comparable to Serene in offering multi-specialty clinical capability within a high-acuity hospital setting, though at substantially larger scale and broader scope.
• Priory Group: One of the UK's largest private mental health hospital operators with inpatient psychiatric, addiction, and outpatient services. Comparable to Serene's integrated psychiatric hospital offering, including ECT and addiction treatment, as a benchmark for private psychiatric care delivery.
• NMC Healthcare: A major UAE-based private healthcare group operating hospitals and clinics across the GCC. Comparable to Serene as a regional multi-site private healthcare operator providing benchmarks for GCC healthcare unit economics and regulatory compliance.
• Acadia Healthcare: A leading US-listed specialty hospital operator focused on psychiatric and addiction treatment with a network of inpatient Behavioral Health facilities. Comparable to Serene as a scaled operator of psychiatric inpatient facilities, providing a benchmark for multi-site psychiatric hospital business models.
• Cygnet Health Care: A UK-based specialist mental health provider operating inpatient psychiatric hospitals, supported living, and outpatient services. Comparable to Serene's multi-site psychiatric hospital model with similar focus on complex mental health and addiction care.
• Universal Health Services: A large US healthcare management company with a significant Behavioral Health division operating inpatient psychiatric facilities and outpatient services. Comparable to Serene's combined inpatient/outpatient psychiatric hospital model at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• The LightHouse Arabia: A private outpatient mental health and counselling provider in the UAE offering psychiatry, psychology, addiction, and family therapy services. Directly comparable to Serene as a private, multi-modality behavioral health provider in the GCC region serving a similar expatriate and local patient base.
• Erada Center for Treatment and Rehab: A UAE-based private addiction treatment and rehabilitation center offering inpatient detox, MAT, and outpatient therapy. Comparable to Serene's addiction treatment program as a regional private behavioral health provider focused on substance use disorders.

Regional players

• King Fahd Mental Health Hospital (Al-Ahsa): A large public-sector psychiatric hospital in Saudi Arabia where Serene's founder previously served. Comparable as a regional psychiatric hospital operator in the GCC, providing a benchmark for inpatient psychiatric capacity and clinical models in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SereneHospital
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@serenepsychiatryhospital247
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/serene-hospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/serenehospital

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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