Western Sierra Medical Clinic
Western Sierra Medical Clinic 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 Grass Valley, Auburn, Nevada City, Downieville, and Kings Beach. In 2025 it served 22,988 patients, up 16.0% from 19,825 in 2024. 6.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.3% across California health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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22,988Patients served, 2025
6.8%of patients uninsured
55.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,294Total accrued cost per patient
Western Sierra Medical Clinic compared with California and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Western Sierra Medical Clinic | California health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 29.0% | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 16.8% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 86.0% | 93.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 6.8% | 9.3% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 55.8% | 71.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 16.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 21.0% | 10.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,294 | $2,155 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 41.9% | 61.7% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 34.5% | 44.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 38.7% | 59.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 72.0% | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 25.1% | 26.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 36.4% | 71.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 86.3% | 77.2% | 73.4% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 49.9% | 85.6% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 69.0% | 78.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 22,196 |
| Dental | 2,790 |
| Mental health | 1,209 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22,988 | $1,294 | 6.8% | 55.8% |
| 2024 | 19,825 | $1,125 | 5.4% | 57.3% |
| 2023 | 17,447 | $1,081 | 5.4% | 59.5% |
| 2022 | 16,304 | $1,063 | 5.9% | 65.0% |
| 2021 | 14,579 | $943 | 7.6% | 63.9% |
| 2020 | 13,774 | – | 6.6% | 65.9% |
| 2019 | 16,008 | – | 5.2% | 67.0% |
| 2018 | 16,676 | – | 3.9% | 69.4% |
| 2017 | 15,610 | – | 4.5% | 64.7% |
| 2016 | 13,703 | – | 4.0% | 60.5% |
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