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
42.50 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Star Community Health-Hometown
Star Community Health-Hometown is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Tamaqua, PA. 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 Star Community Health-Hometown 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 Star Community Health-Hometown or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Star Community Health-Hometown doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Pennsylvania.
Coverage + benefits in Pennsylvania
Star Community Health-Hometown accepts Pennsylvania 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 Star Community Health-Hometown offer?
Star Community Health-Hometown in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Star Community Health-Hometown accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Star Community Health-Hometown accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Star Community Health-Hometown?
42.50 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Star Community Health-Hometown a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Star Community Health-Hometown is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Star Community Health-Hometown located?
Star Community Health-Hometown is at 34 S Railroad St, Tamaqua, PA 18252-1927. Phone: 570-645-1950.
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.
Star Community Health-Hometown 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:
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Where to go next
If Star Community Health-Hometown is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Star Community Health-Lansford Lansford, PA · 5.0 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Hazleton Pediatrics Hazleton, PA · 10.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Shenandoah Health Center Shenandoah, PA · 12.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Shenandoah Health Center Shenandoah, PA · 12.6 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Caring Community Health Center - Hazleton Hazle Township, PA · 13.6 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK