Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Ohio and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Columbus. In 2025 it served 2,119 patients, up 27.3% from 1,665 in 2024.
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2,119Patients served, 2025
$2,082Total accrued cost per patient
$737Cost per visit
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio compared with Ohio and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio | Ohio health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 0.0% | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 12.1% | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.5% | 88.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Medicare | 8.3% | 13.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 8.5% | 25.7% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,082 | $1,438 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $737 | $400 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 24.9% | 53.2% | 57.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 46.2% | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 39.9% | 23.2% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 61.1% | 81.0% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 24.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 70.0% | 85.9% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 65.0% | 78.2% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 1,311 |
| Dental | 510 |
| Mental health | 360 |
| Total clinic visits | 5,985 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,119 | $2,082 | – | – |
| 2024 | 1,665 | $2,641 | – | – |
| 2023 | 1,493 | $2,633 | – | – |
| 2022 | 1,587 | $1,552 | – | – |
| 2021 | 1,271 | $1,803 | – | – |
| 2020 | 1,403 | – | – | – |
| 2019 | 2,180 | – | 45.1% | 41.7% |
| 2018 | 2,006 | $792 | 54.7% | – |
| 2017 | 1,522 | – | – | – |
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