Waterbury Health & Wellness Center
FQHCOperated by Wheeler Clinic 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
58.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Waterbury Health & Wellness Center
Waterbury Health & Wellness Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Waterbury, CT. 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 Waterbury Health & Wellness 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 Waterbury Health & Wellness Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Waterbury Health & Wellness Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.
Coverage + benefits in Connecticut
Waterbury Health & Wellness Center accepts Connecticut 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 Waterbury Health & Wellness Center offer?
Waterbury Health & Wellness Center in Waterbury, Connecticut offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Waterbury Health & Wellness Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Waterbury Health & Wellness Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Waterbury Health & Wellness Center?
58.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Waterbury Health & Wellness Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Waterbury Health & Wellness 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 Waterbury Health & Wellness Center located?
Waterbury Health & Wellness Center is at 855 Lakewood Rd, Waterbury, CT 06704-5408. Phone: 860-793-3500.
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.