Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc.
Sandhills Medical Foundation, 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 Pageland, Sumter, Camden, Jefferson, and Kershaw. In 2025 it served 12,558 patients, up 4.5% from 12,014 in 2024. 42.3% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.1% across South Carolina health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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12,558Patients served, 2025
42.3%of patients uninsured
25.4%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,773Total accrued cost per patient
Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. compared with South Carolina and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. | South Carolina health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 15.0% | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 21.3% | 18.0% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 100.0% | 89.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 42.3% | 24.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 25.4% | 27.6% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 15.7% | 20.9% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 16.6% | 27.4% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,773 | $2,112 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 60.9% | 57.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 71.2% | 48.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 74.5% | 60.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 79.5% | 71.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 16.1% | 23.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 87.1% | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 89.5% | 73.3% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 27.1% | 23.9% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 87.6% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 80.7% | 82.6% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 11,704 |
| Dental | 0 |
| Mental health | 440 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12,558 | $2,773 | 42.3% | 25.4% |
| 2024 | 12,014 | $2,696 | 39.1% | 26.5% |
| 2023 | 11,598 | $2,401 | 18.5% | 31.7% |
| 2022 | 10,947 | $2,262 | 21.0% | 31.4% |
| 2021 | 11,300 | $2,073 | 23.9% | 26.0% |
| 2020 | 13,829 | – | 16.1% | 16.4% |
| 2019 | 12,195 | – | 18.8% | 18.5% |
| 2018 | 10,951 | – | 19.9% | 19.7% |
| 2017 | 9,634 | – | 20.5% | 20.0% |
| 2016 | 9,062 | – | 21.2% | 19.8% |
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