South Cove Community Health Center, Inc.
South Cove Community Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Massachusetts and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Boston, Malden, North Quincy, and Quincy. In 2025 it served 39,682 patients, up 3.5% from 38,349 in 2024. 0.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 14.7% across Massachusetts health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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39,682Patients served, 2025
0.8%of patients uninsured
32.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,156Total accrued cost per patient
$295Cost per visit
South Cove Community Health Center, Inc. compared with Massachusetts and the nation, 2025
| Measure | South Cove Community Health Center, Inc. | Massachusetts health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 15.6% | 21.1% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 28.1% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 93.6% | 87.9% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 0.8% | 14.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 32.3% | 41.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 16.5% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 50.4% | 29.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,156 | $2,419 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $295 | $639 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 64.5% | 66.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 47.5% | 53.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 55.6% | 65.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 53.7% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 14.3% | 22.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 66.3% | 66.4% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 97.4% | 82.1% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 69.5% | 45.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 72.3% | 81.0% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 81.3% | 78.7% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 38,250 |
| Dental | 6,390 |
| Mental health | 1,587 |
| Total clinic visits | 155,683 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39,682 | $1,156 | 0.8% | 32.3% |
| 2024 | 38,349 | $1,077 | 0.8% | 37.1% |
| 2023 | 37,675 | $979 | 0.6% | 43.8% |
| 2022 | 36,572 | $991 | 0.4% | 45.2% |
| 2021 | 36,165 | $970 | 0.5% | 44.5% |
| 2020 | 33,122 | – | 0.7% | 42.2% |
| 2019 | 35,262 | – | 0.9% | 41.8% |
| 2018 | 34,445 | – | 1.6% | 46.2% |
| 2017 | 33,148 | – | – | 50.4% |
| 2016 | 32,364 | – | – | 49.6% |
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