North County Health Project, Inc.
North County Health Project, Inc. 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 Oceanside, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Perris. In 2025 it served 69,667 patients, up 2.3% from 68,089 in 2024. 12.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.3% across California health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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69,667Patients served, 2025
12.1%of patients uninsured
68.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,996Total accrued cost per patient
North County Health Project, Inc. compared with California and the nation, 2025
| Measure | North County Health Project, Inc. | California health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 26.0% | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 94.9% | 93.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 12.1% | 9.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 68.6% | 71.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 11.0% | 10.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,996 | $2,155 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 68.5% | 61.7% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 51.3% | 44.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 60.8% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 69.6% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 25.1% | 26.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 87.1% | 71.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 72.7% | 77.2% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 35.1% | 29.2% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 92.8% | 85.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 83.2% | 78.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 63,853 |
| Dental | 17,414 |
| Mental health | 7,807 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69,667 | $1,996 | 12.1% | 68.6% |
| 2024 | 68,089 | $1,723 | 12.2% | 70.9% |
| 2023 | 64,496 | $1,734 | 16.2% | 68.5% |
| 2022 | 59,461 | $1,606 | 20.5% | 64.3% |
| 2021 | 57,741 | $1,423 | 24.4% | 60.0% |
| 2020 | 57,781 | – | 23.1% | 61.0% |
| 2019 | 66,325 | – | 23.3% | 62.1% |
| 2018 | 67,050 | – | 21.8% | 64.7% |
| 2017 | 65,357 | – | 20.8% | 66.2% |
| 2016 | 64,720 | – | 17.6% | 69.7% |
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