Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc.
Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. 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 Port Arthur, Jasper, Orange, and Silsbee. In 2025 it served 15,769 patients, down 7.2% from 16,999 in 2024. 57.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 32.2% across Texas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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15,769Patients served, 2025
57.9%of patients uninsured
14.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$771Total accrued cost per patient
Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. compared with Texas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. | Texas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 11.2% | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 11.0% | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.8% | 92.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 57.9% | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 14.9% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.2% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 17.6% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $771 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 39.9% | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 51.0% | 66.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 61.6% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 29.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 56.0% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 63.7% | 81.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 15,430 |
| Dental | 2,492 |
| Mental health | 814 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15,769 | $771 | 57.9% | 14.9% |
| 2024 | 16,999 | $748 | 54.6% | 16.9% |
| 2023 | 16,361 | $761 | 51.3% | 22.6% |
| 2022 | 16,067 | $684 | 50.0% | 24.7% |
| 2021 | 15,694 | $768 | 67.8% | 17.6% |
| 2020 | 15,887 | – | 71.3% | 15.3% |
| 2019 | 19,581 | – | 71.3% | 15.3% |
| 2018 | 20,183 | – | 81.6% | 8.5% |
| 2017 | 21,185 | – | 78.1% | 9.0% |
| 2016 | 20,534 | – | 65.8% | 24.5% |
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