Rockbridge Area Free Clinic
Rockbridge Area Free Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Virginia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Lexington and Buena Vista. In 2025 it served 9,304 patients, down 4.7% from 9,764 in 2024. 13.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 20.9% across Virginia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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9,304Patients served, 2025
13.2%of patients uninsured
39.2%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,349Total accrued cost per patient
Rockbridge Area Free Clinic compared with Virginia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Rockbridge Area Free Clinic | Virginia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 32.6% | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 14.2% | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 82.2% | 90.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 13.2% | 20.9% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 39.2% | 35.1% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 14.8% | 17.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 32.7% | 26.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,349 | $1,396 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 54.9% | 55.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 56.0% | 50.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 65.8% | 56.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 75.6% | 69.7% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 21.7% | 23.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 86.4% | 75.3% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 23.2% | 33.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 91.5% | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 87.0% | 81.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 5,822 |
| Dental | 5,121 |
| Mental health | 1,058 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,304 | $1,349 | 13.2% | 39.2% |
| 2024 | 9,764 | $1,411 | 14.9% | 40.4% |
| 2023 | 8,986 | $1,438 | 4.4% | 49.4% |
| 2022 | 7,918 | $1,325 | 7.4% | 52.7% |
| 2021 | 7,175 | $1,238 | 10.7% | 49.0% |
| 2020 | 6,463 | – | 12.3% | 46.2% |
| 2019 | 6,692 | – | 17.5% | 42.9% |
| 2018 | 5,902 | – | 26.3% | 34.5% |
| 2017 | 5,102 | – | 28.4% | 31.9% |
| 2016 | 3,759 | – | 30.4% | 33.3% |
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