Community Health Center of Cape Cod

What Community Health Center of Cape Cod does

Community Health Center of Cape Cod (CHC) is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) and independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 as the Falmouth Free Clinic. It operates an integrated primary care delivery network across six Cape Cod locations (Mashpee, Falmouth, North Falmouth, Bourne, Centerville, and Sandwich), offering 13 core service lines that include primary care, gynecology, walk-in care, pharmacy, dental, optometry, behavioral health, recovery services, telehealth, complex/specialty care, lifestyle medicine, nutrition and wellness, and insurance enrollment, supported by a MyChart patient portal. The organization serves more than 25,000 patients annually, with 78% at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, reflecting a mission-driven focus on underserved and underinsured Cape Cod residents.

CHC's business model blends three revenue streams: patient care services billed through federal FQHC Prospective Payment System rates under Medicare/Medicaid, Section 330 federal grants (with FTCA malpractice coverage), and community philanthropy (including an annual golf tournament that has raised over $1.5 million over 25 years). A sliding-fee scale based on income ensures access regardless of ability to pay. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through physical sites, walk-in care, telehealth, and an embedded clinic at the Falmouth Housing Authority. No proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capability is described; clinical operations rely on standard EHR and patient-portal tooling.

Strategic activity centers on physical expansion (a $9.5 million Sandwich Expanded Access Project targeting 5,000 additional patients) and care-model innovation, notably a 2024 In-Home Primary Care pilot with Greater Lawrence Family Health Center for complex chronic care, alongside participation in the C3 ACO for value-based care coordination. The organization holds GuideStar Platinum transparency status and NAACHC membership, and its funding sources include a 2022 MassDevelopment $50,000 grant.

Name

Community Health Center of Cape Cod

Legal name

Community Health Center of Cape Cod

Website

https://chcofcapecod.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Federally Qualified Community Health Center operating six Cape Cod locations, delivering integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and optometry services to 25,000+ underserved and underinsured patients regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Primary healthcare services
• Community health center
• Behavioral health services
• Dental and optometry care
• Telehealth consultations

Headquarters

HQ city

Mashpee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: CHC generates revenue through providing comprehensive healthcare services including primary care, pharmacy, dental, optometry, behavioral health, recovery services, gynecology, walk-in care, telehealth, and specialty care. Services are provided to patients regardless of ability to pay, with a sliding fee scale based on income.
2. Government Grants and Program Revenue: As a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), CHC receives federal grants and program revenue under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, including FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act) coverage.
3. Community Philanthropy and Donations: CHC relies on community support and philanthropy to fund outreach, patient education, support services, and addressing barriers to health (housing insecurity, food insecurity, transportation challenges, language barriers) that are not covered by traditional reimbursement mechanisms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Community Health Center of Cape Cod is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) delivering integrated, patient-centered healthcare through multiple physical locations across Cape Cod. The organization offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy, and recovery services under one roof, plus telehealth, walk-in care, and insurance enrollment assistance, with a sliding fee scale based on income.

Product overview

Community Health Center of Cape Cod is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing integrated healthcare services through a network of locations across Cape Cod. The organization operates as a single unified healthcare delivery system offering comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. The portfolio includes 13 core service lines (Primary Care, Gynecology, Walk-in Care, Pharmacy, Dental, Optometry, Behavioral Health, Recovery Services, Telehealth, Complex and Specialty Care, Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition and Wellness, and Insurance Enrollment) along with a patient portal (MyChart). Services are designed to serve all patients regardless of ability to pay, with a special emphasis on underserved populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C3 ACO: Accountable Care Organization partnership for coordinated patient care
• Falmouth Free Clinic

Products and services

• Primary Care Comprehensive primary care services including preventive and acute care for patients of all ages across Cape Cod.
• Gynecology Women's health services including reproductive health, prenatal care, and gynecological examinations.
• Walk-in Care Immediate walk-in medical care for urgent but non-emergency health needs without requiring an appointment.
• Pharmacy On-site pharmacy services providing prescription medications and medication management.
• Dental General and preventive dental care services including cleanings, fillings, and oral health education.
• Optometry Eye care services including vision exams, prescription glasses, and treatment of eye conditions.
• Behavioral Health Mental health and counseling services including therapy, psychiatric care, and substance use treatment.
• Recovery Services Addiction recovery services and substance use disorder treatment programs.
• Telehealth Remote healthcare consultations via video and phone for convenient access to medical care.
• Complex and Specialty Care Specialized medical care for complex and chronic health conditions requiring specialist attention.
• Lifestyle Medicine Preventive healthcare focusing on lifestyle changes including nutrition, exercise, and stress management.
• Nutrition and Wellness Dietetic counseling and wellness programs to support healthy eating and overall wellbeing.
• Insurance Enrollment Assistance with health insurance applications and enrollment in coverage programs.
• In-Home Primary Care Program Home-based primary care pilot for patients with complex chronic conditions, delivered in partnership with Greater Lawrence Family Health Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving more than 25,000 individuals on Cape Cod
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greater Lawrence Family Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo Federally Qualified Health Centers—Community Health Center of Cape Cod and Greater Lawrence Family Health Center—launched an In-Home Primary Care pilot program to provide care for patients with complex chronic conditions in their homes. After six months of implementation, nurse practitioners report faster response times, improved chronic disease management, and stronger patient education.
• MEDCOM Architectural Group, LLCminorOthers2026 Gold Sponsor of the CHC Annual Golf Tournament. Known for thoughtful design and technical expertise, creating innovative, functional spaces tailored to healthcare, commercial, and institutional clients.
• L. Enos Jr. RestorationsminorOthers2026 Gold Sponsor of the CHC Annual Golf Tournament. Specializing in expert historic and residential restorations, preserving New England's architectural legacy.
• Northland ResidentialminorOthers2026 Gold Sponsor of the CHC Annual Golf Tournament. A premier developer of luxury homes and communities known for timeless design, quality craftsmanship, and commitment to sustainable living environments.
• Raponi Drywall & PlasteringminorOthers2026 Gold Sponsor of the CHC Annual Golf Tournament. A go-to partner for superior drywall and plastering services, known for reliability and craftsmanship.
• Slade MortgageminorOthers2026 Gold Sponsor of the CHC Annual Golf Tournament. Providing personalized mortgage solutions with integrity and expertise.
• Hilb GroupminorOthers2026 Gold Sponsor of the CHC Annual Golf Tournament. Provides trusted commercial insurance with resources of a large brokerage while maintaining personalized service.
• Lee & Novi LLCminorOthers2026 Silver Sponsor of the CHC Annual Golf Tournament.
• Pocasset Golf ClubminorOthersVenue for the 26th Annual Community Health Center Golf Tournament scheduled for September 14.
• Sealink/Breeze BusminorOthersThe Breeze/Sealine bus, which runs between Woods Hole and Hyannis on a schedule, will stop at the Health Center if requested. Call 800-352-7155 for pick-up. For more information, go to capecodrta.org.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greater Lawrence Family Health Center: Massachusetts-based FQHC and named partner on CHC's In-Home Primary Care pilot; directly comparable as a multi-site community health center serving underserved populations with an integrated care model.
• Outer Cape Health Services: Fellow FQHC operating on Cape Cod, providing primary care, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental to underserved communities — same regulatory designation, similar geography, and overlapping patient population.
• Duffy Health Center: FQHC on Cape Cod focused on individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk, providing integrated primary, behavioral and substance use care — directly comparable mission and service mix.
• Harbor Health Services: Massachusetts FQHC operating multiple community health center sites with primary care, dental, behavioral health and elder care programs — comparable multi-site FQHC operating model.
• Codman Square Health Center: Dorchester-based FQHC offering integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental and vision with a strong community-health focus — directly comparable integrated service delivery model.
• Brockton Neighborhood Health Center: Massachusetts FQHC serving a diverse, largely underserved patient population with comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services under one roof.
• Lynn Community Health Center: Large Massachusetts FQHC providing integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental, optometry and specialty services to an underserved urban population — highly comparable scale and service mix.
• Mattapan Community Health Center: Boston-area FQHC offering primary care, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy to a medically underserved population — comparable integrated community health center operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Cape Cod Healthcare: The dominant regional health system on Cape Cod (hospitals + physician network); competes with CHC for primary care patients but operates a broader, hospital-based portfolio rather than a focused FQHC model.
• Cambridge Health Alliance: Massachusetts public health system with FQHC-look-alike primary care sites serving diverse, underserved populations — overlapping patient mission but operating at much larger, system-level scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CHCofCapeCod
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• Facebookfacebook.com/CHCofCapeCod
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-health-center-of-cape-cod
• Instagraminstagram.com/chcofcapecod

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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