Cactus Health Centers
Cactus Health Centers is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Texas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Fort Stockton. In 2025 it served 1,746 patients, down 3.9% from 1,817 in 2024. 17.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 32.2% across Texas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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1,746Patients served, 2025
17.5%of patients uninsured
10.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,970Total accrued cost per patient
Cactus Health Centers compared with Texas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Cactus Health Centers | Texas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 8.6% | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 13.8% | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 91.0% | 92.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 17.5% | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 10.0% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 12.9% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 59.5% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,970 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 44.3% | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 25.0% | 35.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 48.5% | 47.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 62.6% | 66.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 27.9% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 58.4% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 65.9% | 81.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,720 |
| Dental | 0 |
| Mental health | 82 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,746 | $1,970 | 17.5% | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 1,817 | $1,683 | 19.0% | 10.7% |
| 2023 | 2,288 | $1,516 | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| 2022 | 2,244 | $1,214 | 31.8% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | 2,898 | $862 | 50.8% | 9.5% |
| 2020 | 2,014 | $949 | 33.3% | 10.5% |
| 2019 | 1,924 | – | 37.0% | 8.3% |
| 2018 | 2,270 | – | 33.3% | 8.9% |
| 2017 | 2,593 | – | 30.5% | 12.3% |
| 2016 | 1,926 | – | 35.3% | 11.7% |
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