If this clinic can't see you
Nearest clinics, closest first.
- Castle Family Health Centers At Atwater Atwater, CA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Castle Family Health Center @Bloss Atwater, CA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Castle Family Health Center At Winton Winton, CA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Chca Merced Merced, CA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Gvhc - Merced Northview Merced, CA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
OB/GYN & maternal health
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Vision care
Eye exams, glasses, and referrals for advanced ophthalmology.
About Castle Family Health Center @ Castle
Castle Family Health Center @ Castle is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Atwater, CA. 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 Castle Family Health Center @ Castle 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 Castle Family Health Center @ Castle or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Castle Family Health Center @ Castle doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across California.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Castle Family Health Center @ Castle use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Pediatric care for Black families
In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.
Coverage + benefits in California
Castle Family Health Center @ Castle accepts California 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 Castle Family Health Center @ Castle offer?
Castle Family Health Center @ Castle in Atwater, California offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics, Primary care, Vision care.
Does Castle Family Health Center @ Castle accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Castle Family Health Center @ Castle accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Castle Family Health Center @ Castle?
HRSA lists this site as open about 77 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Castle Family Health Center @ Castle a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Castle Family Health Center @ Castle is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Castle Family Health Center @ Castle located?
Castle Family Health Center @ Castle is at 3605 Hospital Rd, Atwater, CA 95301-5173. Phone: 209-381-2000.
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.
Castle Family Health Center @ Castle and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
Same-day online urgent care.
- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
- From $34, price shown before you book
- No insurance needed
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