Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons
FQHCOperated by Legacy Community Health Services 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
48.25 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons
Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Houston, TX. 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 Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons 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 Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Texas.
Coverage + benefits in Texas
Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons accepts Texas 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 Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons offer?
Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons in Houston, Texas offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons?
48.25 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons 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 Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons located?
Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons is at 3811 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020-8306. Phone: 832-548-5000.
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.