Care Clinic Lake County
FQHCOperated by Summit Community Care Clinic, 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
16.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Care Clinic Lake County
Care Clinic Lake County is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Leadville, CO. 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 Care Clinic Lake County 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.
HIV testing + PrEP at Care Clinic Lake County or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Care Clinic Lake County doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Colorado.
Coverage + benefits in Colorado
Care Clinic Lake County accepts Colorado 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 Care Clinic Lake County offer?
Care Clinic Lake County in Leadville, Colorado offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Care Clinic Lake County accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Care Clinic Lake County accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Care Clinic Lake County?
16.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Care Clinic Lake County a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Care Clinic Lake County 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 Care Clinic Lake County located?
Care Clinic Lake County is at 735 US Highway 24, Leadville, CO 80461-3952. Phone: 970-668-4040.
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.