Capitol City Family Health Center, Inc., DBA Care South
Capitol City Family Health Center, Inc., DBA Care South is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Louisiana and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Baton Rouge, Plaquemine, Zachary, Donaldsonville, and Shreveport. In 2025 it served 19,894 patients, up 9.3% from 18,202 in 2024. 10.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.8% across Louisiana health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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19,894Patients served, 2025
10.7%of patients uninsured
50.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$3,179Total accrued cost per patient
$1,066Cost per visit
Capitol City Family Health Center, Inc., DBA Care South compared with Louisiana and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Capitol City Family Health Center, Inc., DBA Care South | Louisiana health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 15.5% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 15.2% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 84.1% | 93.6% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 10.7% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 50.1% | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 20.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 18.8% | 20.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $3,179 | $1,605 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $1,066 | $456 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 39.0% | 44.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 45.5% | 43.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 45.1% | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 61.4% | 67.5% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 28.2% | 26.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 88.2% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 84.4% | 73.7% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 33.0% | 22.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 89.5% | 83.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 82.8% | 80.0% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 15,149 |
| Dental | 4,369 |
| Mental health | 3,520 |
| Total clinic visits | 59,343 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19,894 | $3,179 | 10.7% | 50.1% |
| 2024 | 18,202 | $2,840 | 13.8% | 50.9% |
| 2023 | 17,988 | $2,671 | 18.5% | 57.5% |
| 2022 | 16,833 | $2,213 | 14.7% | 57.5% |
| 2021 | 15,317 | $1,737 | 23.9% | 53.2% |
| 2020 | 17,584 | – | 19.2% | 48.0% |
| 2019 | 14,766 | – | 30.7% | 51.7% |
| 2018 | 13,938 | – | 9.2% | 73.0% |
| 2017 | 14,058 | – | 24.5% | 60.2% |
| 2016 | 10,937 | – | 30.7% | 52.5% |
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