{"product_id":"neurological-rehabilitation-center-startup-costs","title":"Neurological Rehabilitation Startup Costs: $827K–$969K Opening Plan","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the researched model, the cost to start a neurological rehabilitation center is roughly \u003cstrong\u003e$827,000 to $969,000\u003c\/strong\u003e before unpriced deposits, debt service, owner draws, real estate purchase, inpatient beds, or major imaging equipment Here’s the quick math: known CAPEX is \u003cstrong\u003e$685,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and 3–6 months of modeled fixed overhead plus admin payroll adds about \u003cstrong\u003e$142,000 to $284,000\u003c\/strong\u003e The model also carries \u003cstrong\u003e$47,358\u003c\/strong\u003e per month in fixed facility, technology, insurance, and admin staffing costs before therapist compensation These are researched planning assumptions, not vendor quotes, and inpatient, hospital-affiliated, or accreditation-heavy models can materially change the budget\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Neurological Rehabilitation Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Neurological Rehabilitation Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"Scope note\" data-note-text=\"This calculator includes only capitalized startup assets. It excludes payroll runway, rent deposits, insurance premiums, licensing fees, marketing, recurring EHR fees, inventory, debt service, and working capital. Base CAPEX is 685000 from the priced asset lines before contingency.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eEstimates capitalized startup assets only for a neurological rehabilitation clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacility build-out \u0026amp; renovation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTreatment rooms, safety and transfer areas, and build-out work.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"facility_buildout_renovation\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Facility build-out \u0026amp; renovation\" data-capex-note=\"Treatment rooms, safety and transfer areas, and build-out work.\" data-lean=\"120000\" data-base=\"150000\" data-full=\"180000\" name=\"facility_buildout_renovation\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"150,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTherapy tables, furniture \u0026amp; decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTables, chairs, office furniture, and room setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"therapy_tables_furniture_decor\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Therapy tables, furniture \u0026amp; decor\" data-capex-note=\"Tables, chairs, office furniture, and room setup.\" data-lean=\"50000\" data-base=\"65000\" data-full=\"80000\" name=\"therapy_tables_furniture_decor\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"65,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical assessment equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAssessment gear and safety and transfer equipment.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"clinical_assessment_equipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Clinical assessment equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Assessment gear and safety and transfer equipment.\" data-lean=\"50000\" data-base=\"60000\" data-full=\"75000\" name=\"clinical_assessment_equipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"60,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIT infrastructure, workstations \u0026amp; EHR setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eComputers, network gear, and initial EHR\/billing setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"technology_setup\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"IT infrastructure, workstations \u0026amp; EHR setup\" data-capex-note=\"Computers, network gear, and initial EHR\/billing setup.\" data-lean=\"60000\" data-base=\"80000\" data-full=\"100000\" name=\"technology_setup\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"80,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced robotics \u0026amp; VR systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRobotic rehab devices and VR therapy systems.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"robotics_vr_systems\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Advanced robotics \u0026amp; VR systems\" data-capex-note=\"Robotic rehab devices and VR therapy systems.\" data-lean=\"0\" data-base=\"330000\" data-full=\"400000\" name=\"robotics_vr_systems\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"330,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers install overruns, scope changes, and price creep on startup assets.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency\" type=\"range\" min=\"0\" max=\"20\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"5\" data-base=\"10\" data-full=\"15\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e10%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eStartup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$753,500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$685,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$68,500\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eAdvanced robotics \u0026amp; VR systems\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuild-out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"facility_buildout_renovation\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 22%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"facility_buildout_renovation\"\u003e22%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFurniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"therapy_tables_furniture_decor\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 9%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"therapy_tables_furniture_decor\"\u003e9%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAssessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"clinical_assessment_equipment\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 9%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"clinical_assessment_equipment\"\u003e9%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTech setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"technology_setup\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 12%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"technology_setup\"\u003e12%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRobotics \u0026amp; VR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"robotics_vr_systems\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 48%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"robotics_vr_systems\"\u003e48%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope note\u003c\/strong\u003e This calculator includes only capitalized startup assets. It excludes payroll runway, rent deposits, insurance premiums, licensing fees, marketing, recurring EHR fees, inventory, debt service, and working capital. Base CAPEX is 685000 from the priced asset lines before contingency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat does the CAPEX tab show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis screenshot shows the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/neurological-rehabilitation-center-financial-model\"\u003eNeurological Rehabilitation Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX tab\u003c\/strong\u003e: startup categories, launch timing, cost amounts, depreciation\/amortization. Open it and review assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFinancial model screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAPEX by category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaffing and utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReimbursement and runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/neurological-rehabilitation-center-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_5234ce30-99f2-4e55-bd4d-4b0b31837e51.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/neurological-rehabilitation-center-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_5234ce30-99f2-4e55-bd4d-4b0b31837e51.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Neurological Rehabilitation Financial Model capex inputs, listing capital expenditures and asset schedules to customize equipment, facility and setup costs for project planning and funding scenarios, fully customizable.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much money do you need to open a neurological rehabilitation center?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need a planning floor of about \u003cstrong\u003e$827,000–$969,000\u003c\/strong\u003e to open a Neurological Rehabilitation center, based on \u003cstrong\u003e$685,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of known CAPEX plus \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e of fixed overhead and admin payroll; for operating success, tie the budget to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/neurological-rehabilitation-center\"\u003eWhat Is The Most Critical Metric To Measure The Success Of Neurological Rehabilitation?\u003c\/a\u003e. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$47,358\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e × \u003cstrong\u003e3 months\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cstrong\u003e$142,074\u003c\/strong\u003e, and × \u003cstrong\u003e6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cstrong\u003e$284,148\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding floor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$685,000\u003c\/strong\u003e known CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$142,074\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-month runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$284,148\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-month runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$827,074–$969,148\u003c\/strong\u003e planning range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpriced deposits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity and access control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTherapist compensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebt service, draws, inpatient buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow should you fund a neurological rehabilitation center?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFund \u003cstrong\u003eNeurological Rehabilitation\u003c\/strong\u003e with enough startup capital and working cash to cover buildout, staffing, and reimbursement lag before volume ramps. Lenders and investors will want the \u003cstrong\u003estartup costs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e, utilization assumptions, staffing plan, breakeven logic, and cash runway first. Here’s the quick math: Year 1 modeled revenue is about \u003cstrong\u003e$70,980\u003c\/strong\u003e, and with a \u003cstrong\u003e15%\u003c\/strong\u003e variable cost stack, contribution is about \u003cstrong\u003e$60,333\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFund it for launch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover buildout and equipment first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow CAPEX by month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan for reimbursement delays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold cash for runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel Year 1 volume\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 PTs: 216 treatments, $32,400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 OTs: 121 treatments, $17,545\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 SLP: 50 treatments, $8,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal revenue: $70,980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat hidden costs come with opening a neurological rehab center?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re opening \u003cstrong\u003eNeurological Rehabilitation\u003c\/strong\u003e, the hidden costs are mostly the bills that start on day one, not the equipment line, and they can add up fast. A month-one fixed-cost load is about \u003cstrong\u003e$20,900\u003c\/strong\u003e before payroll, and first-year admin payroll adds \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/neurological-rehabilitation-center\"\u003eHow Much Does The Owner Of Neurological Rehabilitation Business Typically Make Annually?\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$317,500\u003c\/strong\u003e. Working capital matters because reimbursement can lag while rent and staff costs do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMonth-1 fixed costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e rent from Month 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$2,000\u003c\/strong\u003e utilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$2,500\u003c\/strong\u003e insurance and malpractice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$1,500\u003c\/strong\u003e EHR and billing base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdmin and cash gap risk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$800\u003c\/strong\u003e accreditations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e cleaning and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$800\u003c\/strong\u003e IT support and security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$317,500\u003c\/strong\u003e first-year admin payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat payroll covers recruiting, onboarding, credentialing, payer enrollment delays, policy development, billing setup, HIPAA policies, and staff training. Add \u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e for office supplies, and you still have a cash flow gap because fixed costs start first and reimbursement comes later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Neurological Rehabilitation Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Neurological Rehabilitation Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Neurological Rehabilitation Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table summarizes the main startup assets and excluded cash needs for a neurological rehabilitation clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$590,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$213,111\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$803,111\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"135000\" data-base=\"150000\" data-high=\"165000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacility buildout and renovation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$150,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eLeasehold improvements and clinical space fit-out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"225000\" data-base=\"250000\" data-high=\"275000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced robotic devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$250,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eHigh-end rehab equipment package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"54000\" data-base=\"60000\" data-high=\"66000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinical assessment equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$60,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eDiagnostic and therapy assessment tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"72000\" data-base=\"80000\" data-high=\"88000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVR rehabilitation systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$80,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eVirtual rehab hardware and setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"45000\" data-base=\"50000\" data-high=\"55000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIT infrastructure and workstations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$50,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eComputers, network gear, and staff workstations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"142074\" data-base=\"213111\" data-high=\"284148\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking capital reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$213,111\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003e3 to 6 months of modeled overhead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges are researched planning assumptions; working capital excludes operating costs and non-CAPEX items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eNeurological Rehabilitation Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eFacility Buildout Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuildout Scope\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$150,000\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the leased outpatient buildout for a neurological rehab clinic, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for office furniture and decor. That should fund therapy gym space, treatment rooms, accessibility upgrades, flooring, handrails, restrooms, reception, staff areas, storage, and safe patient flow, not inpatient or hospital-grade construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimate this cost from \u003cstrong\u003esquare footage\u003c\/strong\u003e, landlord allowance, and the scope of accessibility and restroom work. Use contractor quotes for floors, handrails, walls, lighting, and reception fit-out, then add any layout changes from advanced equipment. One clean rule: if the room map changes, the budget changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk for square footage first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm landlord allowance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck restroom and floor loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest advanced equipment layout needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMonthly Carry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Month 1, the facility carries \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e rent, \u003cstrong\u003e$2,000\u003c\/strong\u003e utilities, and \u003cstrong\u003e$1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e cleaning and maintenance, or \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e per month before payroll and therapy equipment. Keep the first layout simple and safety-first, because extra rooms and specialty finishes raise both buildout cost and fixed monthly burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLayout Choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoom count drives cost fast: more treatment rooms, more corridor space, and more finishes to buy. If the landlord funds tenant improvements, use that before spending cash. If advanced gait or robotic gear needs stronger floors or wider turns, build that into the plan now, not after move-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTherapy Equipment Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCore kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudget \u003cstrong\u003e$100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for core rehab gear: \u003cstrong\u003e$60,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in clinical assessment equipment and \u003cstrong\u003e$40,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in therapy tables and furniture. That core should cover \u003cstrong\u003eparallel bars\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emobility aids\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebalance\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eresistance\u003c\/strong\u003e systems, transfer equipment, adaptive tools, and patient safety devices. This is the base needed to open a functional outpatient neuro gym.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAdvanced tech\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced robotic devices\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e$250,000\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVR rehabilitation systems\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e$80,000\u003c\/strong\u003e as optional add-ons, not default buys. Use them only if your model depends on intensive gait, balance, or high-acuity neurological therapy. If you add both, equipment CAPEX rises to \u003cstrong\u003e$430,000\u003c\/strong\u003e total, with \u003cstrong\u003e$330,000\u003c\/strong\u003e tied to advanced tech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy core gear first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay tech until volume proves it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch devices to referrals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSize it right\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: estimate units × quote, then test it against room count, floor loading, and layout. Ask how many treatment rooms need parallel bars, tables, and safety devices, and whether robotic or VR equipment changes the footprint. Don’t buy for a future case mix you haven’t earned yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePhase the spend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the core kit, then layer in advanced systems only after patient volume and referral mix justify them. That keeps cash free for installation, training, and replacements. What this estimate hides: freight, calibration, service contracts, and staff training are real costs, even when the equipment quote looks clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicensing Compliance And Insurance Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLicensing reality\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicensing and insurance are not a one-size number. For outpatient neurological rehab, model \u003cstrong\u003e$2,500\u003c\/strong\u003e a month for insurance and malpractice, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$800\u003c\/strong\u003e a month for professional accreditations if you pursue them. Add state business licensing, healthcare rules, license checks, payer enrollment support, HIPAA policies, legal setup, accounting setup, clinical policies, and documentation standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat to budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost covers the work that lets a clinic open cleanly: permits, policy writing, credential checks, payer setup, and insurance coverage. Estimate it from state rules, service mix, months of coverage, and outside legal or billing quotes. If accreditation is a goal, add extra pre-opening time and recurring cost, but don’t treat it as mandatory for every center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck state license rules first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice legal and billing support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel months before claims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to control it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the scope tight at launch. Use state-specific counsel, standard HIPAA templates, and a clear document set for clinical policies and billing workflows. The main mistake is undercounting payer enrollment and compliance review time. A lean setup can avoid waste, but cutting insurance, license checks, or documentation work is the wrong place to save.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eState-by-state rules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequirements vary by state and service model, so there is no single national license assumption. A clinic offering intensive neuro rehab, different therapist types, or payer contracts can trigger extra review, which raises pre-opening work and monthly compliance cost. If you aim for accreditation, expect more policies, more documentation, and more time before the first patient visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEHR Billing And Healthcare IT Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSetup Cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a rehab clinic, the \u003cstrong\u003eone-time EHR and billing setup\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e$30,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and IT infrastructure and workstations add \u003cstrong\u003e$50,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. That makes \u003cstrong\u003e$80,000 CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e before opening. This covers scheduling, claims, documentation templates, patient portal access, computers, phones, internet, access controls, and clinical reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMonthly Run Rate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recurring base is \u003cstrong\u003e$1,500 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for EHR and billing software plus \u003cstrong\u003e$800 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for IT support and security, or \u003cstrong\u003e$2,300 monthly\u003c\/strong\u003e before use-based fees. Specialized software licenses are modeled at \u003cstrong\u003e3% of Year 1 revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e, so seat count, user access, and claim volume matter when you size the budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount active users and workstations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet quotes for monthly support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel 3% of Year 1 revenue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Controls\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep this spend tight by buying only the modules you need at launch. Scheduling, claims, templates, and reporting are core; add extras only if they change cash collection or compliance. Ask for quotes based on \u003cstrong\u003eusers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emonths of coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eimplementation scope\u003c\/strong\u003e. One clean rule: don’t pay for features your team won’t use in the first 90 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim unused user licenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay nonessential add-ons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate CAPEX from subscriptions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBudget Check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$80,000\u003c\/strong\u003e upfront, then \u003cstrong\u003e$2,300 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e before any usage-based software fees. If onboarding takes longer, add more months of support and security. The real test is whether the system speeds scheduling, claims, and documentation enough to protect therapist time and cash flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003ePre-Opening Staffing And Launch Readiness Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePayroll Base\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimate it with headcount × salary × pre-open months, then set start dates for each role. For this center, Year 1 admin salary base is \u003cstrong\u003e$317,500\u003c\/strong\u003e, or about \u003cstrong\u003e$26,458\u003c\/strong\u003e a month, before human resources. This sits on top of buildout, equipment, and IT, so cash needs are front-loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOpening Team\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening team must fit the service mix: \u003cstrong\u003e3 physical therapists\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e2 occupational therapists\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 speech therapist\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 neuropsychologist\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e1 rehab nurse\u003c\/strong\u003e. Before day one, finish recruiting, onboarding, credentialing, clinical training, front desk scripts, billing readiness, and payer enrollment so visits can start cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep It Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the Clinical Director and Office Manager to own hiring, onboarding, and credential checks until volume supports human resources (HR) in Year 2. Set operating hours to therapist productivity, and do not open slots faster than payer enrollment and billing rules are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLaunch Risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real risk is paying for a team that is not yet billable. If onboarding or payer setup runs late, cash burn rises fast, so track credentialing status, start dates, and scheduled visits weekly. No schedule, no payroll add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Neurological Rehabilitation Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Neurological Rehabilitation Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact quotes, and they exclude security\/access control, deposits, therapist wages, inpatient beds, and real estate purchase unless modeled.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eScenario table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eStartup cost swings come from equipment intensity, square footage, staffing depth, and working capital runway. Lean strips out advanced robotics and VR; Full keeps them and funds a longer opening cushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean, Base, and Full launch cost bands for neurological rehabilitation.\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLowest Cash Need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eBalanced Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eAdvanced-Program Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A small outpatient therapy suite centers on core therapy services and skips advanced robotics and VR at launch.\"\u003eA small outpatient therapy suite centers on core therapy services and skips advanced robotics and VR at launch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A multidisciplinary neuro rehab clinic uses the priced CAPEX stack and a modest overhead runway.\"\u003eA multidisciplinary neuro rehab clinic uses the priced CAPEX stack and a modest overhead runway.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A full-service launch keeps advanced equipment and funds a longer runway for a more complex opening.\"\u003eA full-service launch keeps advanced equipment and funds a longer runway for a more complex opening.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Lower square footage, basic therapy rooms, lean staffing, and a short working capital runway.\"\u003eLower square footage, basic therapy rooms, lean staffing, and a short working capital runway.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Medium square footage, standard rehab equipment, broader staffing, and about 3 months of overhead.\"\u003eMedium square footage, standard rehab equipment, broader staffing, and about 3 months of overhead.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Larger space, advanced robotics and VR, deeper staffing, stronger accreditation goals, and about 6 months of overhead.\"\u003eLarger space, advanced robotics and VR, deeper staffing, stronger accreditation goals, and about 6 months of overhead.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Square footage; basic equipment; core staffing; licensing and setup; working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare footage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecore staffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elicensing and setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Square footage; priced CAPEX stack; staffing depth; overhead runway; accreditation\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare footage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epriced CAPEX stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estaffing depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoverhead runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccreditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Square footage; advanced equipment; staffing depth; accreditation ambition; working capital runway\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare footage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvanced equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estaffing depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccreditation ambition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking capital runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$355,000+\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$355,000+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLowest Cash Need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$827,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$827,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eBalanced Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$969,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$969,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eAdvanced Program\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for founders testing outpatient demand with low equipment intensity and a tight opening budget.\"\u003eBest for founders testing outpatient demand with low equipment intensity and a tight opening budget.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for operators who want a full clinic model without the highest equipment spend.\"\u003eBest for operators who want a full clinic model without the highest equipment spend.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for teams building a premium rehab program with higher capex and more launch risk coverage.\"\u003eBest for teams building a premium rehab program with higher capex and more launch risk coverage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact quotes, and they exclude security\/access control, deposits, therapist wages, inpatient beds, and real estate purchase unless modeled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default 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