Vinalhaven Eldercare Services
FQHCOperated by Islands Community Medical 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
2.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
About Vinalhaven Eldercare Services
Vinalhaven Eldercare Services is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Vinalhaven, ME. 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 Vinalhaven Eldercare Services 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 Vinalhaven Eldercare Services or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Vinalhaven Eldercare Services doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Maine.
Coverage + benefits in Maine
Vinalhaven Eldercare Services accepts Maine 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 Vinalhaven Eldercare Services offer?
Vinalhaven Eldercare Services in Vinalhaven, Maine offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Vinalhaven Eldercare Services accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Vinalhaven Eldercare Services accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Vinalhaven Eldercare Services?
2.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
Is Vinalhaven Eldercare Services a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Vinalhaven Eldercare Services 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 Vinalhaven Eldercare Services located?
Vinalhaven Eldercare Services is at 17 Beaver Dam Rd, Vinalhaven, ME 04863-3915. Phone: 207-863-9980.
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.