Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.
Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in North Carolina and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Hendersonville, Brevard, Arden, Asheville, and Sylva. In 2025 it served 82,680 patients, down 5.9% from 87,821 in 2024. 17.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 29.5% across North Carolina health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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82,680Patients served, 2025
17.6%of patients uninsured
24.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,611Total accrued cost per patient
Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc. compared with North Carolina and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc. | North Carolina health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 17.1% | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 27.2% | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 71.5% | 90.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 17.6% | 29.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 24.0% | 30.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 28.1% | 16.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 30.4% | 23.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,611 | $1,446 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 58.7% | 55.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 66.2% | 49.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 65.8% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 74.1% | 70.9% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 16.7% | 23.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 73.2% | 71.7% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 36.1% | 27.0% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.4% | 85.5% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 77.8% | 80.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 74,222 |
| Dental | 7,057 |
| Mental health | 9,224 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82,680 | $1,611 | 17.6% | 24.0% |
| 2024 | 87,821 | $1,237 | 16.1% | 19.4% |
| 2023 | 80,147 | $961 | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| 2022 | 60,923 | $867 | 24.9% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | 40,248 | $913 | 42.4% | 23.0% |
| 2020 | 42,108 | – | 48.6% | 19.2% |
| 2019 | 40,532 | – | 48.4% | 19.7% |
| 2018 | 36,841 | – | 51.6% | 19.4% |
| 2017 | 35,443 | – | 51.9% | 20.2% |
| 2016 | 29,686 | – | 55.9% | 17.0% |
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