Northwest Community Health Care
Northwest Community Health Care is a federally qualified community health center based in Pascoag, RI, with 7 clinic locations in 4 cities. It served 19,104 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 19,104patients in 2025
- 3%uninsured patients
- 51%at or below the poverty line
Care offered: primary care, dental care, mental health care, substance use treatment, children’s checkups, women’s health, and telehealth.
Who Northwest Community Health Care serves
51% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 79% are at or below twice that level. 3% have no insurance, 28% have Medicaid or CHIP, 20% have Medicare and 49% have private insurance. 23 patients were experiencing homelessness. 173 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | RI median | U.S. median | vs RI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 51% | 59% | 65% | −8 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 79% | 86% | 92% | −7 pts |
| Measure | This center | RI median | U.S. median | vs RI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 3% | 7% | 14% | −4 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 28% | 51% | 42% | −24 pts |
| Medicare patients | 20% | 11% | 11% | +9 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 49% | 26% | 24% | +23 pts |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 4,444 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 6,068 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Substance use treatment | 91 | patients in treatment |
| Well-child visits | 449 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 1,405 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 612 | patients tested |
| Family planning | 490 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 1,680 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 4,544 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 1,180 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 540 | patients tested |
Quality of care
Northwest Community Health Care is at or above the Rhode Island median on 6 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | RI median | U.S. median | vs RI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 80% | 74% | 68% | +6 pts |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 71% | 62% | 54% | +9 pts |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 65% | 64% | 54% | +1 pts |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 71% | 53% | 44% | +17 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 73% | 75% | 77% | −3 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 99% | 87% | 86% | +12 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 85% | 81% | 79% | +4 pts |
Where Northwest Community Health Care patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 02859 | 2,267 | 2% |
| 02814 | 1,718 | 2% |
| 02830 | 1,559 | 3% |
| 02852 | 1,528 | 4% |
| 02825 | 1,419 | 3% |
| 02857 | 1,353 | 2% |
| 02919 | 681 | 2% |
| 02839 | 460 | 3% |
Northwest Community Health Care locations
Northwest Community Health Care d/b/a WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care
Northwest Community Health Care d/b/a WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care
Northwest Community Health Care d/b/a WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE d/b/a WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care
WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care Specialty Care Building
WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care Dental Program
WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care Behavioral Health Program
Other health centers in Rhode Island
- Comprehensive Community Action, Inc.
- Blackstone Valley Community Health Care Inc.
- Tri-County Community Action Agency
- Wood River Health Services Inc.
- East Bay Community Action Program
- The Providence Community Hlth Centers, Inc.
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.