Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless
Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New Mexico and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Albuquerque. In 2025 it served 3,902 patients, up 29.6% from 3,010 in 2024.
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3,902Patients served, 2025
$2,673Total accrued cost per patient
$535Cost per visit
Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless compared with New Mexico and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless | New Mexico health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 0.0% | 19.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.5% | 21.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.5% | 89.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Medicare | 5.7% | 16.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 0.0% | 23.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,673 | $1,335 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $535 | $314 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Controlling high blood pressure | 62.2% | 70.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 51.2% | 24.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 80.6% | 81.5% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 74.3% | 86.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 64.2% | 74.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 2,551 |
| Dental | 1,189 |
| Mental health | 1,335 |
| Total clinic visits | 19,482 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,902 | $2,673 | – | – |
| 2024 | 3,010 | $3,412 | – | – |
| 2023 | 3,342 | $2,841 | – | – |
| 2022 | 2,630 | $3,112 | 33.6% | – |
| 2021 | 3,052 | $2,643 | 31.1% | 61.8% |
| 2020 | 3,469 | $2,303 | 27.6% | 60.4% |
| 2019 | 3,434 | – | 38.3% | 52.8% |
| 2018 | 4,176 | – | 38.4% | 53.5% |
| 2017 | 4,485 | – | 38.3% | 52.8% |
| 2016 | 4,420 | $1,545 | 51.0% | 43.3% |
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