San Ysidro Health Center

What San Ysidro Health Center does

San Ysidro Health (legal name Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.) is a San Diego–based nonprofit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1969. It operates a patient-centered medical home model across 50+ clinic and program sites in San Diego County, serving over 160,000 patients annually — 89% of whom live at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Its target populations are structurally underserved: low-income and uninsured individuals, immigrants and refugees, seniors with chronic conditions, teens and young adults, and people living with HIV/AIDS. Care delivery spans primary/adult/family medicine, adult and pediatric dentistry, behavioral health, specialty care (cardiology, podiatry, optometry, chiropractic, acupuncture, endocrinology), diagnostics, pharmacy, and mobile and telehealth channels.

The organization runs several distinct programmatic franchises as wholly owned operating units: San Diego PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, serving 114 zip codes with ~600 dedicated staff), the Teen Clinic (free reproductive health for ages 12–24, funded via Family PACT), an HIV Services department (CASA South Bay, Our Place, PrEP/PEP, Ryan White/ADAP navigation), and CHIP for HIV outreach. Technology is conventional clinical-IT rather than proprietary: an Epic-based EHR with EpicCare Link and a MyChart-branded patient portal (MySanYsidroHealth) for scheduling, messaging, records access, and online bill pay. The company is mid-migration on its core computer systems, signaling a platform modernization cycle.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of an FQHC. The dominant stream is government reimbursement (Medicare/Medi-Cal) reinforced by Federal Tort Claims Act deemed status, supplemented by a sliding-scale fee discount program for the uninsured (income/family-size based, renewable every six months), private insurance reimbursement, grant funding, and philanthropy (Charity Navigator four-star and Candid Platinum rated; employee giving contributes >$40,000 annually). Go-to-market is community-led — community health workers, school district partnerships, mobile vaccination units run with the County of San Diego HHSA, and event-based fundraising — rather than commercial sales. Major capital projects, including the $54.5M Macias Family Health Center (opened January 2026), are financed through New Markets Tax Credits, named donor gifts, and internal funds.

Name

San Ysidro Health Center

Legal name

Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc

Website

https://syhealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

San Ysidro Health is a San Diego nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1969, delivering affordable primary, dental, behavioral, senior (PACE), teen, and HIV care to 160,000+ underserved, low-income, and uninsured patients across 50+ county sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medicare-Certified Skilled Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABACAA)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary medical care
• Behavioral health services
• Dental care services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Healthcare Services: As a Federally Qualified Health Center and Federal Tort Claims Act deemed facility, San Ysidro Health receives reimbursement through Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other government health programs for services provided to eligible patients
2. Sliding Scale Fee Program: Affordable sliding scale fee discount program for uninsured and underinsured patients, based on family size and income. Discount is good for up to six months and can be renewed.
3. Private Insurance Reimbursement: Services covered by private health insurance plans including employer-sponsored coverage
4. Donations and Philanthropy: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporate citizenship partners, and fundraising events support the organization's mission to provide care regardless of ability to pay. Employee giving program Bridge The Gap contributes over $40,000 annually.
5. PrEP Medication Assistance: Works with medication assistance programs to cover cost of PrEP medication for uninsured patients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Ysidro Health is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating over 50 clinic and program sites across San Diego County, delivering affordable primary medical care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, diagnostic, and specialty services to underserved populations. It offers specialized programs including San Diego PACE for seniors 55+, the Teen Clinic for free confidential reproductive health, and comprehensive HIV testing, PrEP/PEP, and case management services. Care is funded through government insurance reimbursements, sliding-scale fees, and philanthropy, with services available regardless of ability to pay.

Product overview

San Ysidro Health operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare products and services through over 50 clinic and program sites across San Diego County. The organization provides primary care services including Adult Medicine and Family Medicine, alongside specialized programs such as the Teen Clinic for reproductive health, San Diego PACE for senior care, and extensive HIV/AIDS services including testing, PrEP/PEP, and case management. Additional offerings encompass dental services for adults and children, behavioral health counseling, specialty care (chiropractic, acupuncture, optometry, cardiology, podiatry), diagnostic services, and pharmacy. The organization also operates a patient portal (MySanYsidroHealth powered by Epic) and an Internal Medicine Residency Program. Services are delivered through a network of clinic locations and mobile vaccination programs, with new facilities under development including Kimball Highland, Julian Family Medicine, and specialty care centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• San Diego PACE: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly providing coordinated care services to adults ages 55 and older with chronic conditions.
• San Ysidro Health Teen Clinic

Products and services

• Teen Clinic Free and confidential reproductive health services for teens and young adults ages 12-24 located in Chula Vista, offering in-person or telehealth services including birth control, STI testing/treatment, pap smears, and counseling. Funded by the Family PACT program.
• PrEP/PEP Services Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) medication programs to prevent HIV acquisition, offered at King Chavez Health Center and San Ysidro Health Main Clinic. Includes navigation support for initial visits, medication acquisition, and follow-up appointments with medication assistance programs for uninsured patients.
• HIV Testing Services
• San Diego PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
• CHIP (Comprehensive High Impact Prevention)
• Mobile Community Vaccination Program
• Family Medicine
• Adult Medicine
• Adult Dentistry
• Children's Dental Services
• Specialty Medical Care
• Behavioral Health Services
• Patient Portal (MySanYsidroHealth)
• Internal Medicine Residency Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Doubled patient capacity to 20,000 annually at new Macias Family Health Center in National City
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AIM-HI Initiative (Augmented Intelligence in Medicine and Health Care Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026San Ysidro Health participated in AIM-HI virtual showcase as one of eight funded organizations evaluating AI and machine learning algorithms for diagnostic healthcare. Projects include diabetic retinopathy screening and other diagnostic innovations.
• County of San Diego Health and Human Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile Community Vaccination Program partnership providing immunizations through mobile services in accessible community locations across central, south and east San Diego County.
• Sweetwater Union High School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership for health education presentations including comprehensive sexual health education meeting California Healthy Youth Act requirements.
• San Diego Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership for health education presentations. Curricula approved by San Diego Unified School District for sexual health education.
• Scripps Mercy Chula Vista HospitalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimary training site for San Ysidro Health Internal Medicine Residency Program. Residents train at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista and San Diego under the leadership of Dr. Dalia Strauser.
• Scripps Mercy San Diego HospitalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining site for Internal Medicine Residency Program in conjunction with Scripps Cancer Center for hematology-oncology training.
• O'Farrell Charter SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner school receiving health education presentations and services.
• Gompers Preparatory AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner school receiving health education presentations and services.
• PrEP Medication Assistance ProgramscoreOthersMedication assistance programs help cover cost of PrEP medication (Truvada) for uninsured patients at San Ysidro Health.
• Ryan White and ADAP ProgramscoreOthersFederal programs providing HIV care and treatment medications. San Ysidro Health assists patients with application to Ryan White and ADAP programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TrueCare: Federally Qualified Health Center (formerly North County Health Services) operating across North San Diego County with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and women's health services. Same FQHC operating model and underserved patient focus as San Ysidro, with overlapping geographic catchment.
• Vista Community Clinic: Federally Qualified Health Center serving North San Diego County with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pediatric services to underserved populations. Direct FQHC peer with comparable patient demographics and service breadth.
• Neighborhood Healthcare: Federally Qualified Health Center operating in San Diego and Riverside counties, providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health to underserved populations. Comparable FQHC model with similar payer mix and community health focus.
• Borrego Health: Large-scale Federally Qualified Health Center operating across Southern California (Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Imperial counties). Highly comparable FQHC operating model, although it has experienced recent financial and governance challenges that make it a useful benchmark for execution risk.
• La Maestra Community Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center serving immigrant, refugee, and low-income populations across San Diego County. Direct peer to San Ysidro Health in target demographic, FQHC regulatory model, and bilingual/bicultural service approach.
• St. Paul's PACE: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) operating in San Diego County, serving seniors 55+ with chronic care needs. Direct peer to San Diego PACE (San Ysidro's wholly-owned subsidiary) in patient population, capitated funding model, and integrated service delivery.
• Family Health Centers of San Diego: Federally Qualified Health Center operating multiple clinic sites across San Diego County, serving low-income and uninsured populations with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and HIV services. Directly comparable to San Ysidro Health in geography, patient demographic, payer mix, and service portfolio.
• St. John's Community Health: Federally Qualified Health Center operating across Los Angeles County, serving low-income and uninsured populations with comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable FQHC operating model and mission-driven service portfolio, though in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• AltaMed Health Services: One of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S., operating across Los Angeles and Orange counties with primary care, dental, behavioral health, PACE, and senior services. A larger, more diversified FQHC peer whose scale and integrated PACE program offer a benchmark for San Ysidro's growth ambitions.

Regional players

• Clinica Sierra Vista: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Kern, Fresno, and Inyo counties in California's Central Valley and Eastern Sierra. Same FQHC operating model with comparable underserved patient demographic, but operating in a distinct geography (Central California) rather than directly competing with San Ysidro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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