Perry County Medical Center, Inc.
Perry County Medical Center, Inc. is a federally qualified community health center based in Linden, TN, with 3 clinic locations in 2 cities. It served 4,704 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 4,704patients in 2025
- 25%uninsured patients
- 63%at or below the poverty line
Care offered: primary care, dental care, mental health care, children’s checkups, women’s health, and telehealth.
Who Perry County Medical Center, Inc. serves
63% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 96% are at or below twice that level. 25% have no insurance, 22% have Medicaid or CHIP, 24% have Medicare and 29% have private insurance. 80 patients were experiencing homelessness. 122 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | TN median | U.S. median | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 63% | 65% | 65% | −2 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 96% | 95% | 92% | +1 pts |
| Measure | This center | TN median | U.S. median | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 25% | 26% | 14% | −1 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 22% | 23% | 42% | −1 pts |
| Medicare patients | 24% | 13% | 11% | +10 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 29% | 28% | 24% | +1 pts |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 339 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 1,171 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Well-child visits | 208 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 308 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 124 | patients tested |
| Breast cancer screening | 165 | patients screened |
| Family planning | 46 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 708 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 1,541 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 99 | patients with asthma |
Quality of care
Perry County Medical Center, Inc. is at or above the Tennessee median on 0 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | TN median | U.S. median | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 53% | 66% | 68% | −12 pts |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 28% | 48% | 54% | −19 pts |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 17% | 46% | 54% | −29 pts |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 28% | 34% | 44% | −6 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 67% | 86% | 77% | −18 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 80% | 89% | 86% | −9 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 73% | 78% | 79% | −5 pts |
Where Perry County Medical Center, Inc. patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 37096 | 1,393 | 20% |
| 37098 | 700 | 20% |
| 37025 | 449 | 22% |
| 37097 | 401 | 21% |
| 37033 | 360 | 32% |
| 37137 | 261 | 26% |
| 37055 | 205 | 36% |
| 38363 | 166 | 30% |
Perry County Medical Center, Inc. locations
Perry County Medical Center, Inc.
Three Rivers Community Hlth Grp-Hickman
Other health centers in Tennessee
- Community Health of East Tennessee, Inc.
- Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department
- Chattanooga C. A. R. E. S., Inc.
- Tri-State Community Health Center
- East Tennessee State University
- Citizens of Lake County for Health
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.