Centro de Salud de Lares, Inc.
Centro de Salud de Lares, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Puerto Rico and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Lares, Quebradillas, and San Sebastian. In 2025 it served 20,141 patients, up 13.3% from 17,777 in 2024.
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20,141Patients served, 2025
9.6%of patients uninsured
60.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,390Total accrued cost per patient
Centro de Salud de Lares, Inc. compared with Puerto Rico and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Centro de Salud de Lares, Inc. | Puerto Rico health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 20.3% | – | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 21.9% | – | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.9% | – | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 9.6% | – | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 60.5% | – | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 18.2% | 14.9% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 11.7% | 15.7% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,390 | $1,242 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 61.5% | – | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 42.4% | – | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 66.4% | – | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 77.7% | – | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 37.3% | – | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 66.5% | – | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 23.7% | – | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 96.4% | – | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.5% | – | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 18,569 |
| Dental | 3,251 |
| Mental health | 1,684 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20,141 | $1,390 | 9.6% | 60.5% |
| 2024 | 17,777 | $1,409 | 11.1% | 64.3% |
| 2023 | 16,591 | $1,306 | 9.6% | 66.6% |
| 2022 | 15,149 | $1,219 | 10.8% | 66.8% |
| 2021 | 14,324 | $1,012 | 15.3% | 64.9% |
| 2020 | 12,247 | – | 16.7% | 63.2% |
| 2019 | 15,425 | – | 20.2% | 61.0% |
| 2018 | 16,706 | – | 28.4% | 56.2% |
| 2017 | 15,672 | – | 19.0% | 64.7% |
| 2016 | 16,340 | – | 16.0% | 67.0% |
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