Blackstone Valley Community Health Care Inc.
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Rhode Island and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Central Falls and Pawtucket. In 2025 it served 24,933 patients, up 19.9% from 20,795 in 2024. 9.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.1% across Rhode Island health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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24,933Patients served, 2025
9.5%of patients uninsured
56.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,415Total accrued cost per patient
$365Cost per visit
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care Inc. compared with Rhode Island and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Community Health Care Inc. | Rhode Island health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 30.0% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 9.5% | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 89.7% | 87.0% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 9.5% | 9.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 56.3% | 50.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.5% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 25.6% | 29.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,415 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $365 | $403 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 63.3% | 61.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 45.9% | 53.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 54.0% | 61.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 69.9% | 75.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 25.8% | 22.0% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 77.8% | 67.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 35.9% | 43.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 86.4% | 85.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 77.2% | 79.5% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 20,556 |
| Dental | 10,337 |
| Mental health | 2,219 |
| Total clinic visits | 96,696 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24,933 | $1,415 | 9.5% | 56.3% |
| 2024 | 20,795 | $1,495 | 8.4% | 60.8% |
| 2023 | 19,981 | $1,400 | 13.6% | 62.5% |
| 2022 | 21,285 | $1,288 | 14.4% | 60.5% |
| 2021 | 20,170 | $1,344 | 15.3% | 59.2% |
| 2020 | 19,016 | – | 16.1% | 57.9% |
| 2019 | 21,333 | – | 17.3% | 56.9% |
| 2018 | 18,732 | – | 16.8% | 58.1% |
| 2017 | 18,107 | – | 18.2% | 57.6% |
| 2016 | 18,261 | – | 19.1% | 56.1% |
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