San Mateo County Health Services Agency
San Mateo County Health Services Agency 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 Redwood City, San Mateo, Daly City, Half Moon Bay, and South San Francisco. In 2025 it served 4,975 patients, up 2.9% from 4,834 in 2024. 21.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.3% across California health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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4,975Patients served, 2025
21.3%of patients uninsured
65.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$4,447Total accrued cost per patient
$600Cost per visit
San Mateo County Health Services Agency compared with California and the nation, 2025
| Measure | San Mateo County Health Services Agency | California health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 6.0% | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 98.2% | 93.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 21.3% | 9.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 65.3% | 71.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 11.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 1.9% | 10.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $4,447 | $2,155 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $600 | $475 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 35.4% | 61.7% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 45.8% | 44.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 61.6% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 60.6% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 30.8% | 26.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 38.3% | 71.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 16.0% | 29.2% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 78.7% | 85.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 73.5% | 78.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 3,775 |
| Dental | 1,054 |
| Mental health | 1,299 |
| Total clinic visits | 36,873 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,975 | $4,447 | 21.3% | 65.3% |
| 2024 | 4,834 | $3,839 | 19.4% | 68.7% |
| 2023 | 4,679 | $4,842 | 24.7% | 60.4% |
| 2022 | 4,854 | $3,791 | 28.5% | 58.8% |
| 2021 | 5,777 | $3,166 | 30.2% | 57.6% |
| 2020 | 5,134 | $3,429 | 28.2% | 57.7% |
| 2019 | 5,721 | $3,185 | 29.1% | 57.7% |
| 2018 | 5,733 | $2,969 | 29.7% | 57.2% |
| 2017 | 6,482 | $2,668 | 31.9% | 57.4% |
| 2016 | 6,696 | $2,309 | 30.8% | 59.8% |
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