C.A.R.E. Clinic

What C.A.R.E. Clinic does

CARE Clinic is a nonprofit healthcare organization headquartered at 906 College Avenue in Red Wing, Minnesota, founded in 2010 to deliver free and low-cost care to uninsured and underinsured residents of Goodhue County and Wabasha County. Services are gated by an income eligibility threshold of 275% of the Federal Poverty Level and span dental care, acute and chronic medical care, mental health counseling, insurance navigation via MNSure, and a prescription assistance program operated in partnership with Family Fare Pharmacy. The clinic accepts Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, South Country Health Alliance, and Blue Plus; uninsured patients receive dental services at discounts of up to 80% off standard fees on a published nominal fee schedule (exams from $5, adult cleanings $35, fillings $35–$65 per tooth) and receive medical and mental health services free of charge. A mobile dental unit branded CARE-a-VAN extends service delivery to schools, senior homes, and churches throughout both counties, and Spanish-language counseling is offered through a partnership with Hispanic Outreach. Telehealth and phone options are available for mental health.

The operating model is volunteer-intensive: approximately 100 active clinicians and lay volunteers augment a paid headcount of 11–50 staff led by Executive Director Julie Malyon (RN-BSN). Clinical leadership is anchored by Mayo Clinic physicians, with Dr. Brian Malyon as co-medical director and Dr. Carrie Kern as Ex-Officio Specialty Director on the board. Governance is provided by a community board chaired by Jim Larson (General Manager of Red Wing Grain) and including former Minnesota state representative Barb Haley and the Mayor of Red Wing (Past Chair Gary Iocco), with discipline managers covering finance, dental, and MNSure operations. The organization is a member of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.

Funding is diversified across individual donations, corporate gifts, private foundations, and state and federal appropriations. The most material recent events are a $1.1 million federal congressional earmark championed by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith in February 2026 to support a permanent facility and dental expansion, a $55,000 grant from Treasure Island Resort and Casino's Island Impact campaign in March 2026, and prior support from the Otto Bremer Trust, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Delta Dental MN Foundation, United Way, Direct Relief, MN Department of Health, Medica, Cargill, Cobank, and the Jones Family, Patterson, and MN Dental foundations. Patient-reported outcomes are strong, with 99% saying they would recommend the clinic and 98% reporting respectful care. CARE Clinic is a private nonprofit domiciled in Minnesota with no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, no patents or trademarks, and a Wix-hosted digital presence with no disclosed APIs, AI capabilities, or proprietary technology stack; the organization's "technology" is its integrated in-person plus mobile plus telehealth delivery model and its MNSure Navigator enrollment workflow.

Name

C.A.R.E. Clinic

Legal name

CARE Clinic

Website

https://careclinicrw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C.A.R.E. Clinic is a Red Wing, Minnesota nonprofit providing free and low-cost dental, medical, mental health, MNSure insurance navigation, and prescription assistance to uninsured and underinsured residents of Goodhue and Wabasha Counties earning up to 275% of the Federal Poverty Level, supported by ~100 volunteers and Mayo Clinic physician leadership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Mobile/School-Based Pediatric Dental Clinics (HLABAGAK), Geriatric & Special Needs General Dentistry (HLABAAAH)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Free dental care
• Charitable clinic
• Mobile dental clinic
• Mental health counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Red Wing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Program Reimbursement: CARE Clinic accepts Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare, including South Country Health Alliance and Blue Plus, for dental services. This provides reimbursement for services rendered to Medicaid-enrolled patients.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The clinic relies on donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations including federal grants, corporate funders, and community donations to support operations as a nonprofit organization.
3. Nominal Fees for Uninsured Patients: For qualified uninsured patients, CARE Clinic offers services at significantly discounted rates (up to 80% off standard fees). This provides minimal revenue while maintaining accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

C.A.R.E. Clinic provides integrated dental, medical, mental health, and insurance navigation services to uninsured and underinsured residents of Goodhue County and Wabasha County, Minnesota. Services are offered free or at nominal cost to qualifying patients earning up to 275% of the Federal Poverty Level, with mobile dental outreach via CARE-a-VAN and Spanish-language counseling via Hispanic Outreach.

Product overview

C.A.R.E. Clinic is a nonprofit healthcare organization providing integrated health services for underserved residents of Goodhue County and Wabasha County, Minnesota. The clinic operates as a single unified organization offering multiple healthcare services including Dental Care (with a mobile dental clinic), Medical Care, Mental Health Services, MNSure Navigation, Prescription Assistance, and Specialty Care programs. Services are provided free or at reduced cost to uninsured patients and those on Medical Assistance/MinnesotaCare, with eligibility based on income up to 275% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CARE-a-VAN: The mobile dental clinic of CARE Clinic that provides onsite dental services at schools, senior homes, churches, and other locations throughout Goodhue County and Wabasha County.

Products and services

• Dental Care Services Comprehensive dental services including exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, sealants, fluoride treatments, and periodontal treatments for qualifying MN residents. Services are available to uninsured patients at discounts up to 80% off standard fees and to Medical Assistance/MinnesotaCare enrollees at no cost.
• Medical Care Services Free preventative, acute, and chronic medical care for uninsured residents, including sports physicals, women's health, lab screenings, and management of conditions such as hypertension, depression, diabetes, and respiratory infections. Specialty clinics offer podiatry, nutrition/diabetic education, and optical services.
• Mental Health Services Free mental health evaluations and individual, family, and couples counseling for adults and children. Services are available Tuesdays and Wednesdays with in-person, phone, and telehealth options. Spanish-speaking counseling is offered through collaboration with Hispanic Outreach.
• MNSure Navigator Program Certified MNSure navigation assistance helping residents compare and enroll in health insurance plans including Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, and private health plans through the MNSure marketplace.
• Prescription Assistance Program Access to necessary medications at no cost through pharmacy partnerships including Family Fare Pharmacy, providing insulin, asthma inhalers, and specialty medications to qualifying patients.
• Mobile Dental Clinic (CARE-a-VAN) A mobile dental clinic providing onsite dental services at schools, senior homes, churches, and other locations throughout Goodhue County and Wabasha County.
• Spanish Speaking Psychotherapy Mental health counseling services provided in Spanish through collaboration with Hispanic Outreach for Spanish-speaking households in the community.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Mayo CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership. Dr. Brian Malyon serves as co-medical director at CARE Clinic while practicing family medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System.
• Family Fare PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmacy partnership providing prescription discounts that enable CARE Clinic's Prescription Assistance Program, making medications available at low or no cost to patients.
• Hispanic OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration providing mental health counseling services to Spanish-speaking households in the community.
• Goodhue County Health & Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government health agency partnership supporting community health initiatives.
• Mayo Clinic Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Carrie Kern serves as Ex-Officio Specialty Director representing Mayo Clinic Health System on the board.
• NAAFC (National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational membership organization supporting free and charitable clinics through resources and advocacy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HealthFinders Collaborative: Rural Minnesota free clinic serving uninsured and underinsured residents across multiple counties, with integrated medical, dental, and mental health services. Closest mission and operating-model analog to CARE Clinic in the same region.
• Open Door Health Center: Community nonprofit health center in southern Minnesota offering medical, dental, and behavioral health on a sliding-fee scale for uninsured and underinsured patients. Directly comparable community-safety-net clinic model.
• Neighborhood HealthSource: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Minneapolis with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health on sliding-fee scale. Comparable integrated community-clinic model for underserved populations in Minnesota.
• United Family Medicine: St. Paul-based FQHC providing full-scope primary care, dental, and mental health services on sliding-fee scale. Comparable nonprofit integrated safety-net delivery model.
• People's Center Clinics & Services: Minneapolis FQHC offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services with sliding-fee and insurance navigation support. Comparable integrated wraparound safety-net model.
• Southside Community Health Services: Minneapolis FQHC providing integrated medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health on sliding-fee scale for underserved populations. Comparable integrated safety-net delivery model.
• Native American Community Clinic: Minneapolis nonprofit clinic delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and traditional healing services to underserved populations. Comparable community-driven, culturally grounded safety-net clinic.
• Indian Health Board of Minneapolis: Urban Indian nonprofit health organization in Minneapolis providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and community wellness services to underserved Native populations. Comparable mission-aligned safety-net clinic.
• NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center: Minneapolis-based FQHC and Human Services campus providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and social services on sliding-fee scale. Comparable integrated safety-net model with strong community footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Mayo Clinic Health System: Major regional health system operating in Southeast Minnesota including Red Wing. CARE Clinic's Co-Medical Director and Ex-Officio Director come from Mayo, making it both a clinical-credibility partner and the incumbent regional provider against whose gaps CARE operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CARE-Clinic-RW
• Facebookfacebook.com/careclinicrw
• TikToktiktok.com/@care.clinic.rw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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