Rural Health Services, Inc.
Rural Health Services, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in South Carolina and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Aiken and Clearwater. In 2025 it served 13,970 patients, down 6.5% from 14,942 in 2024. 26.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.1% across South Carolina health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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13,970Patients served, 2025
26.8%of patients uninsured
31.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,203Total accrued cost per patient
Rural Health Services, Inc. compared with South Carolina and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Rural Health Services, Inc. | South Carolina health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 25.4% | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 14.1% | 18.0% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 95.2% | 89.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 26.8% | 24.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 31.9% | 27.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 15.8% | 20.9% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 25.4% | 27.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,203 | $2,112 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 70.4% | 57.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 40.9% | 48.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 50.9% | 60.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 68.9% | 71.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 24.4% | 23.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 63.9% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 58.3% | 73.3% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 91.3% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 84.2% | 82.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 12,605 |
| Dental | 1,121 |
| Mental health | 1,094 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,970 | $1,203 | 26.8% | 31.9% |
| 2024 | 14,942 | $1,506 | 15.5% | 30.7% |
| 2023 | 15,003 | $1,493 | 27.3% | 34.3% |
| 2022 | 16,010 | $1,253 | 23.4% | 37.3% |
| 2021 | 17,519 | $1,079 | 22.9% | 36.5% |
| 2020 | 15,970 | – | 25.2% | 36.2% |
| 2019 | 16,500 | – | 25.2% | 39.7% |
| 2018 | 16,813 | – | 24.3% | 41.7% |
| 2017 | 15,838 | – | 24.0% | 40.0% |
| 2016 | 15,020 | – | 24.2% | 42.1% |
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