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Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge
Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Santa Cruz, 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 Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge 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 Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across California.
Coverage + benefits in California
Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge 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 Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge offer?
Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge in Santa Cruz, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge?
HRSA lists this site as open about 35 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge 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 Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge located?
Recuperative Care Center-Salt Air Lodge is at 510 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5016. Phone: 831-454-2080.
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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