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Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center

FQHC

Operated by Community Health Of South Florida, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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

40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center

Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Homestead, FL. 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 Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center 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 Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Florida.

Coverage + benefits in Florida

Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center accepts Florida 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 Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center offer?

Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center in Homestead, Florida offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center?

40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center 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 Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center located?

Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is at 955 SE 18th Ave, Homestead, FL 33035-1901. Phone: 305-257-6000.

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.