Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
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.
Hours
56.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Nestor Community Heath Center
Nestor Community Heath Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in San Diego, 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 Nestor Community Heath 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 Nestor Community Heath Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Nestor Community Heath Center 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
Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Nestor Community Heath Center 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
Nestor Community Heath Center 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 Nestor Community Heath Center offer?
Nestor Community Heath Center in San Diego, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Primary care.
Does Nestor Community Heath Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Nestor Community Heath Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Nestor Community Heath Center?
56.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Nestor Community Heath Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Nestor Community Heath 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 Nestor Community Heath Center located?
Nestor Community Heath Center is at 1016 Outer Road, San Diego, CA 92154-1351. Phone: 619-429-3733.
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.
Nestor Community Heath Center 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
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- No insurance needed
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Where to go next
If Nestor Community Heath Center is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Other clinics in San Diego
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- San Ysidro Health King-Chavez Health Center San Diego, CA · 8.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- San Ysidro Health CHC - Ocean View San Diego, CA · 8.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK