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Castle Family Health Center - Castle Site

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3605 Hospital Rd, Atwater, CA 95301
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMon-Fri: 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm; Sun:12:00pm-5:0...
Phone(209) 726-1235
PaymentMedi-CAL; Medicare; Private Insurances; Sliding Fee Scale; P...
Last updatedMarch 27, 2025

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Medi-CAL; Medicare; Private Insurances; Sliding Fee Scale; PPO Insurances

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Medical Dental Pediatrics Women's Health

Services described in the directory record: Family Medicine; Dental Care; Specialty Care; Pediatrics; Urgent Care / Occupational Medicine; Laboratory; Radiology; Optometry; Behavioral Health; OB/GYN; Pharmacy

Dental services: Primary dental services

Hours and Appointments

Mon-Fri: 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm; Sun:12:00pm-5:00pm

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Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

Our mission is to provide comprehensive, quality and accessible care.

Directory remarks: Rural Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 73 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: March 27, 2025
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

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Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
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Location

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