Northwest Community Health Care
Northwest Community Health Care is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Rhode Island and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Pascoag, Foster, North Kingstown, and North Scituate. In 2025 it served 19,104 patients, up 10.1% from 17,350 in 2024. 2.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.1% across Rhode Island health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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19,104Patients served, 2025
2.9%of patients uninsured
27.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,317Total accrued cost per patient
Northwest Community Health Care compared with Rhode Island and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Northwest Community Health Care | Rhode Island health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 8.7% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 23.2% | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 79.1% | 87.0% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 2.9% | 9.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 27.7% | 50.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 20.0% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 49.4% | 29.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,317 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 64.6% | 61.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 70.7% | 53.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 71.0% | 61.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 80.3% | 75.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 13.2% | 22.0% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 72.6% | 67.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 100.0% | 87.0% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 26.7% | 43.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 98.6% | 85.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 84.8% | 79.5% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 14,381 |
| Dental | 6,856 |
| Mental health | 1,604 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19,104 | $1,317 | 2.9% | 27.7% |
| 2024 | 17,350 | $1,511 | 3.3% | 29.9% |
| 2023 | 16,105 | $1,678 | 3.0% | 36.9% |
| 2022 | 16,254 | $1,590 | 3.0% | 38.0% |
| 2021 | 16,407 | $1,418 | 3.7% | 38.4% |
| 2020 | 15,470 | – | 5.3% | 35.9% |
| 2019 | 16,561 | – | 6.8% | 37.1% |
| 2018 | 16,640 | – | 5.9% | 36.9% |
| 2017 | 16,154 | – | 6.0% | 36.8% |
| 2016 | 15,098 | – | 6.5% | 36.6% |
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