J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness Center
FQHCOperated by Franklin Primary Health Center, 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
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness Center
J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Mobile, AL. 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 J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness 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.
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Coverage + benefits in Alabama
J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness Center accepts Alabama 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 J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness Center offer?
J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness Center in Mobile, Alabama offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness Center?
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness 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 J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness Center located?
J.R. Thomas Wellness And Fitness Center is at 1361 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave, Mobile, AL 36603-5341. Phone: 251-432-7189.
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.