Health Care District of Palm Beach County
Health Care District of Palm Beach County is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Florida and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include West Palm Beach, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Jupiter. In 2025 it served 41,716 patients, down 7.2% from 44,963 in 2024. 46.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 26.1% across Florida health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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41,716Patients served, 2025
46.9%of patients uninsured
30.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,150Total accrued cost per patient
$286Cost per visit
Health Care District of Palm Beach County compared with Florida and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Health Care District of Palm Beach County | Florida health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 26.1% | 35.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.9% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 94.7% | 89.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 46.9% | 26.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 30.4% | 38.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 3.8% | 7.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 19.0% | 27.8% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,150 | $1,297 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $286 | $373 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 65.5% | 59.6% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 47.1% | 44.9% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 58.7% | 50.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 72.8% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 26.1% | 28.0% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 91.7% | 80.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 45.9% | 62.3% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 53.8% | 33.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 94.3% | 91.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 86.9% | 78.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 31,128 |
| Dental | 14,309 |
| Mental health | 8,712 |
| Total clinic visits | 167,602 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41,716 | $1,150 | 46.9% | 30.4% |
| 2024 | 44,963 | $1,112 | 48.6% | 34.3% |
| 2023 | 41,245 | $1,030 | 48.0% | 38.4% |
| 2022 | 37,198 | $1,053 | 48.9% | 36.2% |
| 2021 | 34,854 | $1,092 | 53.5% | 30.5% |
| 2020 | 33,168 | $984 | 57.6% | 21.8% |
| 2019 | 46,384 | – | 65.0% | 16.9% |
| 2018 | 44,501 | – | 66.5% | 14.9% |
| 2017 | 42,083 | – | 68.2% | 16.8% |
| 2016 | 36,509 | – | 73.2% | 17.6% |
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