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Community health centers in Escondido, CA

38 health centers. Community health center: 38.

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Common questions

How many community health centers are in Escondido, California?

Our directory lists 38 health centers in Escondido (Community health center: 38).

Is there a health center with a sliding fee scale in Escondido?

Yes. HRSA lists 37 sites in its Health Center Program. These health centers must offer discounts based on income and serve patients regardless of ability to pay.

Where is the nearest emergency room to Escondido?

Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, near Escondido: Palomar Health Downtown Campus, Escondido (3.0 mi), Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos, San Marcos (5.4 mi) and Palomar Medical Center Poway, Poway (6.3 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.

Community health centers offer primary care (checkups, care when you are sick, and often dental, mental health and pharmacy services) to everyone in their area. Health centers in the federal Health Center Program (HRSA) must offer discounts based on income, called a sliding fee scale, and must serve patients whether or not they have insurance or can pay.

Sources: HRSA Health Center Service Delivery and Look-Alike Sites (retrieved 2026-11-13); CMS Federally Qualified Health Center Enrollments (updated 2026-10-19, retrieved 2026-11-13); NPI Registry monthly file, NPPES (updated 2026-11-01, retrieved 2026-11-07). Methodology