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Central Valley Pace

FQHC

Operated by Golden Valley Health Centers

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
2401 E Orangeburg Ave, Ste 330, Modesto, CA 95355-3396

HRSA lists this site as open about 45 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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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.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Vision care

Eye exams, glasses, and referrals for advanced ophthalmology.

About Central Valley Pace

Central Valley Pace is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Modesto, 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 Central Valley Pace 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 Central Valley Pace or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Central Valley Pace 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 Central Valley Pace 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.

Coverage + benefits in California

Central Valley Pace 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 Central Valley Pace offer?

Central Valley Pace in Modesto, California offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Primary care, Vision care.

Does Central Valley Pace accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Central Valley Pace accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Central Valley Pace?

HRSA lists this site as open about 45 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Central Valley Pace a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Central Valley Pace 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 Central Valley Pace located?

Central Valley Pace is at 2401 E Orangeburg Ave, Ste 330, Modesto, CA 95355-3396. Phone: 209-373-2800.

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.

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