Norwalk Community Health Center, Inc.
Norwalk Community Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified community health center based in Norwalk, CT, with 2 clinic locations. It served 12,312 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 12,312patients in 2025
- 38%uninsured patients
- 80%at or below the poverty line
Care offered: primary care, dental care, mental health care, children’s checkups, women’s health, and telehealth.
Who Norwalk Community Health Center, Inc. serves
80% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 99% are at or below twice that level. 38% have no insurance, 46% have Medicaid or CHIP, 6% have Medicare and 10% have private insurance. 119 patients were experiencing homelessness. 75 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | CT median | U.S. median | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 80% | 65% | 65% | +15 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 99% | 89% | 92% | +10 pts |
| Measure | This center | CT median | U.S. median | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 38% | 14% | 14% | +25 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 46% | 55% | 42% | −10 pts |
| Medicare patients | 6% | 10% | 11% | −4 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 10% | 17% | 24% | −8 pts |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 941 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 2,163 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Well-child visits | 1,926 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 2,710 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 780 | patients tested |
| Family planning | 825 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 1,273 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 2,227 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 466 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 2,049 | patients tested |
| Childhood lead tests | 351 | children tested |
Quality of care
Norwalk Community Health Center, Inc. is at or above the Connecticut median on 3 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | CT median | U.S. median | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 70% | 70% | 68% | In line |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 57% | 61% | 54% | −4 pts |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 64% | 64% | 54% | In line |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 24% | 54% | 44% | −29 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 87% | 79% | 77% | +8 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 85% | 84% | 86% | +1 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 55% | 82% | 79% | −27 pts |
Where Norwalk Community Health Center, Inc. patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 06854 | 5,626 | 37% |
| 06851 | 2,134 | 42% |
| 06850 | 1,931 | 38% |
| 06855 | 869 | 45% |
| 06902 | 283 | 42% |
| 06606 | 142 | 30% |
| 06880 | 124 | 30% |
| 06614 | 88 | 34% |
Norwalk Community Health Center, Inc. locations
120 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854
Norwalk Community Health Center @ Smilow Life Center
Other health centers in Connecticut
- Community Health Services, Inc.
- Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.
- Generations Family Health Center, Inc.
- Intercommunity Inc.
- Community Health & Wellness Center of Greater Torrington
- First Choice Health Centers, Inc.
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.