Hi-Desert Memorial Health Care District
Hi-Desert Memorial Health Care District is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in California and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms. In 2025 it served 9,221 patients, up 4.8% from 8,800 in 2024. 1.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.3% across California health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,221Patients served, 2025
1.8%of patients uninsured
68.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,411Total accrued cost per patient
$389Cost per visit
Hi-Desert Memorial Health Care District compared with California and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Hi-Desert Memorial Health Care District | California health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 44.7% | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.8% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 76.4% | 93.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 1.8% | 9.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 68.6% | 71.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 6.8% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 22.8% | 10.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,411 | $2,155 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $389 | $475 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 46.8% | 61.7% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 49.6% | 44.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 48.3% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 75.3% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.6% | 26.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 67.9% | 71.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 100.0% | 77.2% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 86.0% | 85.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 77.7% | 78.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 8,225 |
| Dental | 1,913 |
| Mental health | 711 |
| Total clinic visits | 33,454 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,221 | $1,411 | 1.8% | 68.6% |
| 2024 | 8,800 | $1,425 | 2.6% | 69.2% |
| 2023 | 8,472 | $1,407 | 3.3% | 72.3% |
| 2022 | 8,718 | $1,325 | 5.8% | 72.7% |
| 2021 | 8,659 | $1,359 | 6.9% | 73.0% |
| 2020 | 8,336 | – | 7.7% | 73.2% |
| 2019 | 9,302 | – | 8.0% | 73.2% |
| 2018 | 8,412 | – | 22.7% | 61.4% |
| 2017 | 7,783 | – | 4.7% | 67.6% |
| 2016 | 6,476 | – | 11.0% | 78.4% |
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