Georgia Mountains Health Services, Inc.
Georgia Mountains Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Georgia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Blue Ridge, Chatsworth, Dahlonega, Ellijay, and La Fayette. In 2025 it served 14,022 patients, down 1.7% from 14,258 in 2024. 32.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.8% across Georgia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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14,022Patients served, 2025
32.3%of patients uninsured
22.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$942Total accrued cost per patient
Georgia Mountains Health Services, Inc. compared with Georgia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Georgia Mountains Health Services, Inc. | Georgia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 37.4% | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 15.6% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 93.9% | 91.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 32.3% | 24.8% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 22.9% | 24.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 16.9% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 27.4% | 36.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $942 | $1,022 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 37.5% | 44.9% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 43.3% | 34.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 45.8% | 47.0% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 66.3% | 64.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.4% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 86.1% | 82.6% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 16.7% | 16.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 95.2% | 84.7% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.7% | 77.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 10,977 |
| Dental | 3,067 |
| Mental health | 727 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14,022 | $942 | 32.3% | 22.9% |
| 2024 | 14,258 | $879 | 34.4% | 24.5% |
| 2023 | 13,880 | $831 | 36.7% | 26.3% |
| 2022 | 13,279 | $772 | 32.1% | 29.1% |
| 2021 | 13,795 | $695 | 36.8% | 26.0% |
| 2020 | 11,727 | – | 42.7% | 23.4% |
| 2019 | 12,309 | – | 29.4% | 38.0% |
| 2018 | 13,404 | – | 30.2% | 38.4% |
| 2017 | 12,195 | – | 37.1% | 26.8% |
| 2016 | 11,679 | – | 39.6% | 24.1% |
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