1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge
FQHCOperated by 1St Choice Healthcare, Inc.
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
47.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About 1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge
1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Walnut Ridge, AR. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like 1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
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Coverage + benefits in Arkansas
1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge accepts Arkansas Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does 1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge offer?
1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does 1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at 1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge?
47.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is 1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge a federally qualified health center?
Yes. 1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is 1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge located?
1St Choice Healthcare Walnut Ridge is at 201 Colonial Dr, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476-1410. Phone: 870-886-5507.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.