Free & Low-Cost Clinics in Merced, CA

10 community health centers · Data from HRSA, refreshed 2026-08-12

These are the 10 community health centers in Merced. Each one treats patients with or without insurance and charges on a sliding-fee scale based on income. Call ahead to confirm hours, services, and whether you need an appointment.

Clinics in Merced

• Central Valley PACE - Merced

  727 W Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341

  📞 209-620-4979 45 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• CHCA Merced

  850 W Olive Ave, Merced, CA 95348

  📞 209-761-0134 40 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• CHCA Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center

  104 W Alexander Ave, Merced, CA 95348

  📞 209-761-0134 40 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• Golden Valley Health Centers

  737 W Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341

  📞 209-383-1848 Sliding-fee scale

• GVHC - Senior Health and Wellness Center

  857 W Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341

  📞 209-385-5600 72 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• GVHC - Merced Suites

  847 W Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341

  📞 209-383-7441 50 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• GVHC - Merced Northview

  3940 Sandpiper Ave, Merced, CA 95340

  📞 209-383-1848 72 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• GVHC - Merced Ranchero

  2752 Ranchero Ln, Merced, CA 95348

  📞 866-682-4842 40 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic

  797 W Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341

  📞 209-383-5871 48 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• Merced East Campus Center

  125 E 18th St, Merced, CA 95340

  📞 209-850-3500 40 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

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New to community health centers?

• How the sliding-fee scale works — and how to qualify
• What to bring to your first visit
• Getting care with no insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I go to a clinic in Merced without insurance?

Yes. Every clinic on this page is a federally funded community health center, so it must treat you whether or not you have insurance. You will be charged on a sliding-fee scale based on your income and family size, and no one is turned away for being unable to pay.

How much does a visit cost with no insurance?

It depends on your income. Community health centers use a sliding-fee discount scale set by federal rules. If your income is at or below the federal poverty level, you pay only a small nominal fee. As income rises, the discount steps down. Bring proof of income and household size to set your rate.

What services do clinics in Merced offer?

Most community health centers offer primary medical care, and many also provide dental, mental-health, substance-use, and pharmacy services. Services vary by site, so call the clinic to confirm what it offers before you go.

Do I need to be a US citizen to be seen?

No. Community health centers serve all patients regardless of immigration status. You do not need to be a citizen or have a Social Security number to receive care.

Clinic data from the HRSA Health Center Program, refreshed 2026-08-12. Directory information only, not medical advice. View all clinics in California →

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