Salud At 65 Nielson
FQHCOperated by Salud Para La Gente
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 · Unknown
About Salud At 65 Nielson
Salud At 65 Nielson is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Watsonville, 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 Salud At 65 Nielson 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 Salud At 65 Nielson or nearby
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Coverage + benefits in California
Salud At 65 Nielson 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 Salud At 65 Nielson offer?
Salud At 65 Nielson in Watsonville, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Salud At 65 Nielson accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Salud At 65 Nielson accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Salud At 65 Nielson?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Salud At 65 Nielson a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Salud At 65 Nielson 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 Salud At 65 Nielson located?
Salud At 65 Nielson is at 65 Nielson St STE 101, Watsonville, CA 95076-2491. Phone: 831-728-8250.
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.