Redwood Coast Medical Services
Redwood Coast Medical Services 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 Gualala and Point Arena. In 2025 it served 4,460 patients, down 3.5% from 4,623 in 2024. 28.7% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.3% across California health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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4,460Patients served, 2025
28.7%of patients uninsured
23.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,287Total accrued cost per patient
$417Cost per visit
Redwood Coast Medical Services compared with California and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Redwood Coast Medical Services | California health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 11.5% | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 41.6% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.8% | 93.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 28.7% | 9.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 23.2% | 71.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 26.0% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 22.2% | 10.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,287 | $2,155 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $417 | $475 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 34.0% | 61.7% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 29.1% | 44.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 35.6% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 76.1% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 63.4% | 26.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 37.8% | 71.2% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 46.4% | 85.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 69.3% | 78.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,460 |
| Dental | 1,071 |
| Mental health | 275 |
| Total clinic visits | 24,454 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,460 | $2,287 | 28.7% | 23.2% |
| 2024 | 4,623 | $2,040 | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| 2023 | 4,492 | $1,868 | 20.9% | 22.1% |
| 2022 | 4,630 | $1,863 | 18.1% | 23.5% |
| 2021 | 4,716 | $1,709 | 18.8% | 22.2% |
| 2020 | 4,340 | – | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| 2019 | 4,544 | – | 23.1% | 21.3% |
| 2018 | 4,528 | – | 29.5% | 20.3% |
| 2017 | 4,582 | – | 31.5% | 19.8% |
| 2016 | 4,539 | – | 31.6% | 18.9% |
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