{"product_id":"physical-rehabilitation-center-startup-costs","title":"Physical Rehabilitation Center Startup Costs: $125K CAPEX Plan","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe researched base case shows \u003cstrong\u003e$125,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in scheduled startup assets and opening inventory from Month 1 through Month 12, but that is only part of the cost to start a physical rehabilitation center The model also shows a \u003cstrong\u003e$778,000\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum cash requirement in Month 13, when the clinic reaches breakeven A lean launch should model fewer rooms, less equipment, and a smaller team than the base case a larger clinic should add buildout, specialty equipment, staff ramp-up, and more runway In the first operating year, the plan starts with 5 therapists, $16,300 in monthly fixed costs, and 500% to 650% capacity across active treatment lines\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=\"Physical 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=\"Physical Rehabilitation Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"Exclusions\" data-note-text=\"Excludes inventory, payroll runway, rent deposits, debt service, working capital, marketing, and other operating costs. Initial inventory of supplies is excluded from capitalized CAPEX here.\"\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eEstimates pre-launch capitalized assets only for a physical 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\u003eTherapy Tables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTreatment tables and related room fixtures.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"therapy_tables\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Therapy Tables\" data-capex-note=\"Treatment tables and related room fixtures.\" data-lean=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-full=\"18000\" name=\"therapy_tables\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"15,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRehab Equipment Package\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eExercise equipment, stationary bikes, weights, resistance bands, and ultrasound machines.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv 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data-lean=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-full=\"18000\" name=\"it_hardware_and_setup\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"15,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurniture and Fixtures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWaiting area, desks, chairs, and other durable furnishings.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"furniture_and_fixtures\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Furniture and Fixtures\" data-capex-note=\"Waiting area, desks, chairs, and other durable furnishings.\" data-lean=\"20000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-full=\"30000\" name=\"furniture_and_fixtures\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"25,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment Room Buildout and Security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTreatment room setup and security systems.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"buildout_and_security\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Treatment Room Buildout and Security\" data-capex-note=\"Treatment room setup and security systems.\" data-lean=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-full=\"18000\" name=\"buildout_and_security\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"15,000\"\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 price drift, small scope changes, and install overruns.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency_reserve\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency_reserve\" type=\"range\" min=\"5\" max=\"15\" 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 Total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$132,000\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$120,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$12,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eRehab Equipment Package\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\u003eTables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"therapy_tables\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 12%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"therapy_tables\"\u003e12%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEquipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"rehab_equipment_package\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 42%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"rehab_equipment_package\"\u003e42%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"it_hardware_and_setup\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 12%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"it_hardware_and_setup\"\u003e12%\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=\"furniture_and_fixtures\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 21%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"furniture_and_fixtures\"\u003e21%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuildout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"buildout_and_security\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 12%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"buildout_and_security\"\u003e12%\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\u003eExclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e Excludes inventory, payroll runway, rent deposits, debt service, working capital, marketing, and other operating costs. Initial inventory of supplies is excluded from capitalized CAPEX here.\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;\"\u003eHow should Physical Rehabilitation plan CAPEX?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/physical-rehabilitation-center-financial-model\"\u003ePhysical Rehabilitation Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e tab lists CAPEX, startup costs, and funding need. Open it and adjust assumptions; track depreciation or amortization for long-lived assets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFinancial model screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$125k asset inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStartup timing and costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicensing, insurance, payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketing and supply costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$778k Month 13 cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 60 depreciation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTherapist, pricing, fees, breakeven\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\/physical-rehabilitation-center-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_460c0eae-2027-41a4-ae07-04ec1b684960.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/physical-rehabilitation-center-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_460c0eae-2027-41a4-ae07-04ec1b684960.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Physical Rehabilitation Financial Model capex inputs showing capital expenditure categories and timing, letting users customize equipment, facility upgrades and investment schedules for 5-year planning and funding.\"\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 physical rehabilitation center?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need about \u003cstrong\u003e$778,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in total startup funding to open a \u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Rehabilitation\u003c\/strong\u003e center, not just the \u003cstrong\u003e$125,000\u003c\/strong\u003e asset and inventory budget; the model’s minimum cash need hits in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 13\u003c\/strong\u003e. For what to watch after launch, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/physical-rehabilitation-center\"\u003eWhat Is The Most Critical Metric To Measure The Success Of Physical Rehabilitation Business?\u003c\/a\u003e, because cash depends on therapist capacity, payer timing, and treatment mix.\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 Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$778,000\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum cash need by \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 13\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$125,000\u003c\/strong\u003e startup assets and inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$16,300\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly fixed costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$170,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 non-clinical payroll\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\u003eCash Drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 Year 1 therapists\u003c\/strong\u003e across core services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral, sports, orthopedic, neurological care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePediatric therapy starts later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrices range from \u003cstrong\u003e$120\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e$160\u003c\/strong\u003e per session\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 starting a physical rehabilitation center?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest hidden cost in \u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Rehabilitation\u003c\/strong\u003e is cash timing, not equipment: \u003cstrong\u003e$16,300\u003c\/strong\u003e in fixed overhead starts in Month 1, and payer credentialing, rent deposits, insurance premiums, billing setup, hiring before collections, referral outreach, and reimbursement lag can hit before cash comes in. If you want the owner-profit view, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/physical-rehabilitation-center\"\u003eHow Much Does The Owner Of Physical Rehabilitation Business Usually Make?\u003c\/a\u003e because year-1 non-clinical payroll adds \u003cstrong\u003e$170,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the real funding risk is \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 13\u003c\/strong\u003e breakeven with \u003cstrong\u003e$778,000\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum cash, not just the \u003cstrong\u003e$125,000\u003c\/strong\u003e asset schedule. One missed cash cycle can strain the whole launch.\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\u003eEarly cash drains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e lease hits monthly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$2,000\u003c\/strong\u003e insurance starts immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$800\u003c\/strong\u003e EHR subscription is fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilling setup costs cash upfront\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\u003eTiming risk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayer credentialing delays collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHire before cash can break you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReimbursement lag slows inflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReferral outreach adds spend first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat is the biggest cost to open a physical rehabilitation center?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest startup cost for \u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Rehabilitation\u003c\/strong\u003e is usually the split between \u003cstrong\u003efacility buildout\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eclinical equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e, not one single line item. The quoted asset schedule totals \u003cstrong\u003e$125,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003e$75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for clinical equipment and treatment setup, \u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for furniture and fixtures, and \u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for technology and security. The empty space decides the buildout bill, while the treatment menu decides the equipment bill.\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\u003eEquipment cost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e clinical setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e furniture and fixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e technology and security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal asset schedule: \u003cstrong\u003e$125,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\u003eBuildout cost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot separately priced in the data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLease condition can swing cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eADA access adds scope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlooring, plumbing, and electrical matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\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=\"Physical Rehabilitation Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Physical Rehabilitation Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Physical 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\"\u003eBreaks the physical rehabilitation center startup cost into CAPEX and excluded cash needs using the researched model assumptions.\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$65,000\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$778,000\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$843,000\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=\"13500\" data-base=\"15000\" data-high=\"16500\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTherapy Tables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$15,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eCore exam and rehab stations\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=\"18000\" data-base=\"20000\" data-high=\"22000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExercise Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$20,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eStrength and movement gear\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=\"9000\" data-base=\"10000\" data-high=\"11000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStationary Bikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$10,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eCardio rehab units\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=\"7200\" data-base=\"8000\" data-high=\"8800\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeights and Resistance Bands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$8,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eSmall rehab tools and accessories\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=\"10800\" data-base=\"12000\" data-high=\"13200\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltrasound Machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$12,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eTherapy modalities and devices\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=\"700000\" data-base=\"778000\" data-high=\"860000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$778,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMonth 13 cash need and Year 1 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 planning estimates; non-CAPEX cash like payroll runway and reserves is excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003ePhysical Rehabilitation Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eFacility and 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\u003eLease first\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly lease from Month 1 through Month 60 is a clear operating cost. The buildout is separate and becomes \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e only when it creates long-lived improvements, not just short-term repairs.\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 it covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildout usually covers treatment rooms, open therapy gym space, reception, restrooms, accessible routes, flooring, plumbing, electrical, lighting, storage, and cleaning workflow. The estimate needs \u003cstrong\u003esquare footage\u003c\/strong\u003e, the site’s current condition, landlord allowance, and contractor bids. If the space already served healthcare patients, the scope may be lighter.\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\u003ePrice it right\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the lease and buildout together in startup cash planning. Keep tenant improvements separate from furniture and equipment, and ask which items the landlord will cover. The cleanest way to avoid overpaying is to match the scope to patient flow and code needs, not to cosmetic extras.\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;\"\u003eCash timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat this estimate hides is timing: buildout cash can hit before revenue starts, while the \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e lease keeps running every month. Before signing, confirm whether the site needs major changes or only light tenant improvements, because that changes both startup CAPEX and runway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eRehabilitation 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 gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour \u003cstrong\u003erehabilitation equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e budget is \u003cstrong\u003e$75,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. It covers \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e therapy tables, \u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e exercise equipment, \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e stationary bikes, \u003cstrong\u003e$8,000\u003c\/strong\u003e weights and resistance bands, \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e ultrasound machines, and \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for treatment room setup with balance tools, mobility aids, storage, and basic rehab gym items.\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\u003eHow to size it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild the estimate from \u003cstrong\u003eunits × unit price\u003c\/strong\u003e, vendor quotes, and opening-day quantities. This is \u003cstrong\u003ecapital spending\u003c\/strong\u003e—gear that lasts more than a year. It sits with buildout, licensing, tech, and payroll in the launch budget, so don’t mix it with disposable supply spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuote each major item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate disposables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch buys to volume\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\u003eSpend smart\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim cost by buying the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest-use gear first\u003c\/strong\u003e and delaying specialty items until demand proves out. Ask for bundled quotes on tables, bikes, and basic tools, then compare refurbished options only where service and warranty stay solid. Avoid overbuying ultrasound units on day one if your patient mix does not need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with daily-use items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay specialty devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck service terms\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;\"\u003eKeep it clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep \u003cstrong\u003edurable equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e separate from \u003cstrong\u003edisposable supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e. The first is a startup asset; the second is working inventory. That split keeps the budget clean and stops the team from counting gloves, wipes, and single-use items as equipment. It also shows what belongs in opening CAPEX versus monthly clinic ops.\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\u003eWhat this covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a physical rehab clinic, this bucket covers \u003cstrong\u003estate business registration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional licensing support\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epayer credentialing\u003c\/strong\u003e, legal setup, malpractice, general liability, workers’ compensation, and compliance consulting. The recurring items in the data are \u003cstrong\u003e$2,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in insurance premiums and \u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e for licenses and certifications each month.\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\u003eHow to budget it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat this as \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erisk-control\u003c\/strong\u003e spend unless a legal or systems item creates a long-lived asset. Estimate it from quotes, filing fees, months of coverage, and the number of licensed providers. One line item can move opening cash needs fast. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$2,300\u003c\/strong\u003e per month before any one-time setup fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse carrier quotes, not estimates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount every licensed clinician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack months until approval.\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 keep it tight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet credentialing and insurance quotes early, then line them up with your launch date so you do not burn cash while waiting on approvals. Don’t buy more coverage than the site and payroll need on day one. Payer contracts and state rules can change timing, so build runway for delays. That timing risk is often bigger than the fee itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart credentialing before hiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBundle certificates by renewal date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview coverage with a broker.\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;\"\u003eWhat changes opening timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePayer enrollment, licensing checks, and insurance bind dates can push the opening date even when the space and equipment are ready. If approvals slip by just \u003cstrong\u003e30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, the clinic still carries rent, payroll planning, and compliance spend, so cash runway needs to cover the gap. That is why this cost line matters before the first patient walks in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTechnology and Billing System 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\u003eTech Budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rehab clinic's tech budget has two parts: upfront hardware and recurring software and fee load. The source numbers are \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for computer systems, \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for security systems, \u003cstrong\u003e$800\u003c\/strong\u003e a month for EHR software, and \u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 billing and collection fees. That mix can move startup cash needs well beyond the equipment line alone.\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\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost covers the EHR, scheduling, billing, payment processing, patient intake forms, computers, phones, Wi-Fi, cybersecurity basics, and the website. Estimate it with device count, setup quotes, and months of software coverage. Keep hardware separate from subscription fees, and treat billing fees as a volume cost tied to collections, not a fixed office bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount workstations and phones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice setup and install quotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiply EHR by months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply \u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e billing fees\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\u003eKeep It Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the launch lean by buying only the devices staff need on day one, and phase nonessential site extras later. Don't cut cybersecurity or billing setup to save a few dollars; those protect patient data and cash flow. The cleanest savings usually come from tighter quotes, fewer endpoints, and avoiding duplicate software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy core devices first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay nice-to-have add-ons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare implementation quotes\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;\"\u003eCash Lag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the trap: reimbursement lag can force extra cash needs even when the tech budget looks done. With \u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 billing and collection fees, money leaves before claims fully return. Treat the tech stack as operating cash plus hardware, so you don't underfund payroll and rent while collections catch up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStaffing Readiness and Launch 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\u003ePre-opening payroll\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis covers recruiting, credentialed therapist onboarding, front-desk training, uniforms, referral outreach, and launch marketing before first collections. The base Year 1 team is \u003cstrong\u003e1 clinic manager at $90,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 administrative assistant at $45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e1 receptionist at $35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e$170,000\u003c\/strong\u003e before therapist wages. Treat it as pre-opening payroll and working capital, not CAPEX.\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\u003eLaunch supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening inventory is \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and office supplies run \u003cstrong\u003e$500 monthly\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here’s the quick math: each month of supply cover adds \u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e, so 12 months is \u003cstrong\u003e$6,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use units, vendor quotes, and months of coverage to size the cash need. This is working capital, since it gets used up in daily operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount opening units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet vendor quotes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet months covered.\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\u003eControl the burn\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim launch spend by staging hiring, tying outreach to tracked referral sources, and keeping supplies in a tight monthly budget. Don’t bury these items in equipment costs; they don’t create long-lived assets. The biggest miss is underfunding payroll timing, since staff and supplies hit before collections do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHire in waves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack outreach by source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold a cash buffer.\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;\"\u003eFund the launch box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFund the fixed team first, then the cash items that turn on day one: onboarding, uniforms, initial clinical supplie\ns, office supplies, referral outreach, and launch marketing. Keep these in a startup cash box separate from equipment purchases. For this model, the base is \u003cstrong\u003e$170,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in core payroll, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e opening inventory and \u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly office supplies.\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=\"Physical Rehabilitation Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Physical Rehabilitation Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact quotes, so use them to size rooms, staff, equipment, and runway before site-specific bids.\"\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\"\u003eRehab clinic scenarios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eClinic size drives startup cash fast when you add rooms, specialties, and staff. Lean keeps the build small, base matches the researched model, and full raises cash need for more readiness and working capital.\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 rehab clinic startup cost bands\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\"\u003eBest for solo launch\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\"\u003eBest fit model\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\"\u003eCapital heavy\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=\"Starts with the smallest viable rehab footprint and adds capacity only after patient flow proves steady.\"\u003eStarts with the smallest viable rehab footprint and adds capacity only after patient flow proves steady.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Uses the researched model as the main build-out for a multi-therapist clinic.\"\u003eUses the researched model as the main build-out for a multi-therapist clinic.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Launches with deeper specialty coverage and more readiness across rooms, equipment, and staffing.\"\u003eLaunches with deeper specialty coverage and more readiness across rooms, equipment, and staffing.\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=\"One or two treatment rooms with basic equipment, a small front desk team, and a tighter cash buffer.\"\u003eOne or two treatment rooms with basic equipment, a small front desk team, and a tighter cash buffer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A multi-therapist clinic with the modeled room count, core equipment, and standard front-office support.\"\u003eA multi-therapist clinic with the modeled room count, core equipment, and standard front-office support.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A larger clinic with more rooms, broader specialty equipment, extra staff, and heavier working capital.\"\u003eA larger clinic with more rooms, broader specialty equipment, extra staff, and heavier working capital.\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=\"Fewer treatment rooms; lighter equipment; smaller admin team; lower inventory; tighter runway\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFewer treatment rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elighter equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmaller admin team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elower inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etighter runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Five Year 1 therapists; $125k scheduled assets and inventory; $16.3k monthly fixed costs; $170k Year 1 non-clinical payroll; Month 13 breakeven\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive Year 1 therapists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$125k scheduled assets and inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$16.3k monthly fixed costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$170k Year 1 non-clinical payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 13 breakeven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"More treatment rooms; deeper specialty mix; more equipment; larger front-office team; higher working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore treatment rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeeper specialty mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elarger front-office team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigher working capital\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=\"$500,000 - $650,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$500,000 - $650,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLower cash need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$750,000 - $850,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$750,000 - $850,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eModel case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$900,000 - $1,100,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$900,000 - $1,100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHigher cash need\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 a solo launch or a very small clinic that wants to test demand before a bigger build-out.\"\u003eBest for a solo launch or a very small clinic that wants to test demand before a bigger build-out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for a standard clinic launch that wants the modeled staffing, cash runway, and break-even timing.\"\u003eBest for a standard clinic launch that wants the modeled staffing, cash runway, and break-even timing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for a specialty-heavy clinic that wants broader service lines and enough cash to absorb slower ramp-up.\"\u003eBest for a specialty-heavy clinic that wants broader service lines and enough cash to absorb slower ramp-up.\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, so use them to size rooms, staff, equipment, and runway before site-specific bids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49304176722163,"sku":"physical-rehabilitation-center-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/physical-rehabilitation-center-startup-costs.webp?v=1782689401","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/physical-rehabilitation-center-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}