Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb

What Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb does

The Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb is a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 2006 and headquartered at 1605 Roberta Drive SW, Marietta, Georgia. The organization provides primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health counseling, health education, telehealth, and an on-site dispensary to uninsured, underinsured, and low-income residents of Cobb County and surrounding areas. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale based on household size and income relative to federal poverty guidelines, with no patient turned away for inability to pay; the center also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and several commercial insurance plans. The cost to deliver a primary medical visit averages $215, against which an average of $66 is collected from patients, with the remainder funded through donations, foundation grants, church partnerships, and an annual charity golf tournament.

The business model blends fee-for-service revenue at highly subsidized rates with charitable contributions from individuals, churches, businesses, and institutions. The dispensary participates in the federal 340B drug pricing program and helps patients enroll in drug manufacturer Patient Assistance Programs, enabling reduced-cost prescriptions that function as a durable cost advantage. The center employs 11–50 paid staff and supplements capacity with 41 volunteers contributing 2,743 hours annually (valued at $220,880). Strategic community partnerships with major Atlanta-area health systems (Northside Hospital, Wellstar) extend specialty referral capability for services not delivered in-house, including oncology and surgical care.

In 2024 the center served 3,577 patients across 24,162 visits, delivering an imputed $13,212,473 in total value of care. The technology stack is non-proprietary: standard EHR and telehealth delivery, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, platforms, or data flywheels. A data security incident was disclosed in November 2024 and remediated with external cybersecurity support, encryption, and new safeguards. The organization is led by CEO Gayle Nelson and a director-level team across behavioral health, dental, dispensary, spiritual care, operations/HR, clinical quality, and development.

Name

Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb

Legal name

The Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb

Website

https://goodsamcobb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb is a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center in Marietta, Georgia, providing sliding-fee medical, dental, behavioral health, telehealth, and dispensary services to uninsured and low-income residents of Cobb County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN), Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary medical care
• Dental health services
• Sliding fee healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient fees (sliding scale): Patients pay on a sliding fee scale based on household size and total income compared to federal poverty guidelines. The remainder of the cost is covered by the generosity of organizations, foundations, local churches, individuals and event fundraising. The average cost to provide a primary medical care visit is $215, while average patient revenue collected is $66.
2. 340B Medication Program: The dispensary participates in a 340B medication purchasing program that allows the clinic to buy medications at reduced cost. Patients can purchase medications at greatly reduced prices. The dispensary also assists patients with enrollment into drug manufacturers' Patient Assistance Programs (PAP) for additional cost savings.
3. Donations and charitable contributions: The organization receives donations from individuals, churches, organizations, and businesses. Monthly giving club (Good Neighbors) accepts recurring donations. One-time donations are accepted at $50, $100, $250, $500, or other amounts. The center is accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb provides comprehensive primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health counseling, health education, prescription medications, telehealth, and spiritual health services to uninsured, underinsured, and low-income individuals on a sliding fee scale based on household size and income. The center operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center and serves 3,577 patients annually with a faith-based care model that integrates medical, emotional, and spiritual support.

Product overview

Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing a comprehensive range of healthcare services on a sliding fee scale. The organization operates as a unified healthcare delivery system offering Medical Services (primary care for adults and children), Dental Services (comprehensive oral healthcare), Behavioral Health (Christ-based counseling integrated with primary care), Health Education (diabetes, nutrition, and chronic disease management education), Dispensary (340B medication program with Patient Assistance Programs), Telehealth (remote acute care visits), and Spiritual Health (chaplain services and prayer support). All services are provided regardless of ability to pay, with fees adjusted based on household size and income compared to federal poverty guidelines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Primary medical care for adults and children delivered by physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and medical assistants. Includes physical exams, acute and chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, emphysema, asthma, depression, anxiety), and women's health services; intended for uninsured and underinsured community members on a sliding fee scale.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care for adults and children ages 10 and up, including initial examinations, preventative dentistry, fillings, root canals, crowns, bridgework, removable partials and dentures, and oral surgery. Intended for uninsured and underinsured patients; dental services are not covered by insurance and must be paid out of pocket.
• Behavioral Health Christ-based counseling services for depression, anxiety, stress, grief, low self-esteem, marriage/pre-marital conflict, parent-child conflict, and substance abuse disorders; includes integrated behavioral health services within primary care settings. Intended for patients seeking faith-integrated mental health support.
• Health Education Health education delivered by pharmacists, pharmacy students, and licensed educators covering diabetes, nutrition, weight management, hypertension control, cholesterol management, and breast cancer screening; supports chronic disease self-management for the patient population.
• Dispensary (Medications) On-site pharmacy dispensary participating in the 340B medication purchasing program, providing medications to patients at reduced cost; assists patients with enrollment in drug manufacturers' Patient Assistance Programs (PAP) for additional savings.
• Telehealth Remote telehealth visits for acute care needs including medication refills, lab/test orders, treatment of common illnesses (cough, congestion, sore throat, flu, sinus infections, UTIs, allergies, pink eye, skin conditions, acne), depression and anxiety screenings, and review of lab/x-ray results; scheduled by calling 770-419-3120.
• Spiritual Health Spiritual care services including staff chaplain access in the prayer room, prayer request cards, opportunities to learn about personal relationship with Christ, church referrals, and prayer support; integrated as a core part of the center's faith-based mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,577 patients served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northside HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of the 2025 and 2026 Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb Charity Golf Tournament. Northside Hospital is a major healthcare provider in the Atlanta area.
• Wellstar Health SystemcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of the 2025 and 2026 Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb Charity Golf Tournament. Wellstar is a large health system serving the greater Atlanta region.
• Walton CommunitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of the 2025 and 2026 Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb Charity Golf Tournament.
• Strategic community partners (cancer care)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partners who provide specialty medical services including cancer surgery and oncology treatment. The organization refers patients to these partners for services not provided on-site, such as cancer surgery and oncology treatment.
• Cobb EMC FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of the 2025 Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb Charity Golf Tournament.
• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of the 2025 Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb Charity Golf Tournament.
• Drug manufacturers' Patient Assistance ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe dispensary assists patients with enrollment into drug manufacturers' Patient Assistance Programs (PAP). A PAP coordinator helps patients gather required documentation and complete applications for assistance to obtain medications directly from manufacturers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christ Community Health Services: Faith-based FQHC serving underserved urban populations with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services — directly comparable as a Christ-centered community health ministry with multi-site operations.
• Mercy Care: Saint Joseph's Mercy Care is an Atlanta-based FQHC network providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to uninsured and homeless populations — directly comparable in mission, scale, and service mix.
• Grace Medical Home: Faith-based nonprofit medical and dental clinic in Central Florida providing comprehensive primary care to uninsured low-income adults on a sliding scale — direct mission and model alignment.
• Mountain Park Health Center: Arizona-based FQHC offering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services on a sliding fee scale to underserved communities — comparable scale, service mix, and FQHC funding model.
• Healing Community Center: Atlanta FQHC providing comprehensive primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy care on a sliding fee scale to uninsured and underinsured residents — same operating model, same target population.
• Good Samaritan Health Center (Atlanta): Atlanta-based 501(c)(3) FQHC sharing the same faith-based mission ('spreading the love of Christ through quality healthcare') and identical service model of medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy care on a sliding scale to uninsured populations — the closest direct peer.
• Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services: Catholic-affiliated FQHC program of Saint Joseph's Health System serving Atlanta's uninsured and homeless with primary medical, dental, and behavioral health — directly comparable mission-aligned community health model.

Regional players

• Good News Clinics: Faith-based free clinic in Gainesville, Georgia providing medical and dental care to uninsured Hall County residents — comparable faith-based model and patient population within the same Georgia footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Wellstar Health System: Large non-profit health system serving metro Atlanta (including Cobb County) and platinum sponsor/strategic partner of Good Samaritan — dominant regional incumbent and primary referral destination.
• Northside Hospital: Major Atlanta-area health system and platinum sponsor/strategic partner of Good Samaritan's golf tournament — provides specialty referrals and represents the broader incumbent health system context in which the clinic operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/goodsamcobb

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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