One Community Health

What One Community Health does

One Community Health is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating since 1989 (originally founded as the Center for AIDS Research, Education and Services, or CARES, and rebranded in 2017) that delivers integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral health, specialty, vision, pharmacy, and laboratory services through four clinic locations in the greater Sacramento area plus a mobile Street Medicine program. The organization operates under a Level III NCQA-recognized Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model on an OCHIN Epic electronic health record, with MyChart as the patient portal and the FillMyRefills mobile/web application for prescription management; an on-site pharmacy at the Midtown campus provides free delivery within a 15-mile radius. In 2025 the organization served 22,347 unduplicated patients and directed 91% of expenses to patient care and services, holding FTCA deemed status, Ryan White Care Act funding, and 2025 HRSA awards for healthcare access, high-value care, and health IT advancement.

The patient population is intentionally diverse and includes people living with HIV/AIDS (a 30+ year core competency), Medi-Cal pregnant women in the Perinatal Care Program, homeless individuals served by the Street Medicine Program launched in 2025, adolescents through the Teen Clinic and weekly Wind Youth Services clinic, and the general Sacramento-area public regardless of insurance or ability to pay, with a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of federal FQHC grants, Ryan White funding, Medi-Cal/Medicare/Covered California and commercial insurance reimbursements, pharmacy dispensing, and patient sliding-fee self-pay; the organization has no parent company, no venture or private-equity investors, and is governed by an independent community-based board.

Distribution is exclusively direct: services are delivered by OCH-employed clinicians at owned clinics and via mobile outreach, with no intermediaries, resellers, or third-party provider networks. Strategic growth is concentrated in geographic and programmatic expansion—a new Carmichael clinic opened in 2024, Street Medicine launched in 2025, a Director of Health Center Expansion role is staffed, and multiple HRSA 2025 awards signal continued federal recognition—rather than in commercial product launches or M&A.

Name

One Community Health

Legal name

Cares Community Health

Website

https://onecommunityhealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

One Community Health is a Sacramento-area nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating four clinics and a mobile Street Medicine program, delivering integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, specialty, pharmacy, and lab services to 22,347 patients annually regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary medical care
• Behavioral health services
• HIV/AIDS care

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Federal Grants: Receives federal grant funding as a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. § 254b. In 2025, 91% of expenses went directly to patient care and services.
2. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from insurance plans including Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California plans, and commercial insurance. Sliding fee scale available for uninsured patients.
3. Ryan White Care Act Funding: Receives Ryan White Care Act funding to provide HIV/AIDS care services including medical, dental, psychiatric, mental health, substance use treatment, pharmacy, case management, and support services.
4. Specialty Care Services: Provides acupuncture, chiropractic, optometry, and podiatry services with focus on affordability regardless of ability to pay.
5. Pharmacy Services: On-site pharmacy generating revenue through prescription filling. Accepts Medi-Cal, ADAP, Medicare Part D, and most commercial insurances. Offers discounted medications for patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

One Community Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center delivering integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, specialty care, pharmacy, and laboratory services to Sacramento-area residents regardless of ability to pay. Services are coordinated through a Level III NCQA-recognized Patient Centered Medical Home model and supplemented by specialized programs including HIV care, Perinatal Care, and Street Medicine outreach.

Product overview

One Community Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) that provides comprehensive healthcare services through an integrated, team-based approach. The organization offers a unified portfolio of core clinical services including Primary Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health (mental health and substance use treatment), Specialty Care (acupuncture, chiropractic, optometry, podiatry), Vision Services, Walk-In Clinic, on-site Pharmacy, and Laboratory Services. These services are supported by specialized programs including HIV Care and Prevention Services, Perinatal Care Program, and the Street Medicine Program. The organization accepts patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, offering a Sliding Fee Scale and insurance enrollment assistance. The care model emphasizes coordination across services with NCQA-recognized Level III PCMH certification. Patient-facing digital tools include MyChart portal and the FillMyRefills mobile/web application for pharmacy refills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Medical Care Comprehensive primary care services including immunizations, routine checkups, preventive care, chronic and acute illness management, and Patient Centered Medical Home coordination for all ages.
• Dental Care Full-service dental clinic providing preventive, restorative, and urgent dental services for adults and children including exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures, extractions, and root canals.
• Behavioral Health Mental health and substance use services delivered through an integrated behavioral health model within primary care, including psychiatric assessments, medication management, individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and substance use disorder treatment including buprenorphine.
• Specialty Care Specialized healthcare services including acupuncture, chiropractic care, optometry, and podiatry including diabetic foot care.
• Walk-In Clinic Urgent care services for non-emergency medical needs including common illnesses, infections, acute injuries, STI testing and treatment, women's health services, and diagnostic testing without requiring an appointment.
• Pharmacy Services Full-service on-site pharmacy at Midtown Campus with prescription filling, automatic refills, free local delivery within 15 miles, and text notifications for prescription status.
• Laboratory Services On-site laboratory services at Midtown and Arden-Arcade locations in partnership with Quest Diagnostics for blood work, diagnostic testing, and sample collection.
• Perinatal Care Program Prenatal and postpartum support program for Medi-Cal beneficiaries providing health check-ups, nutritional guidance, emotional support, and access to essential baby care items including cribs and car seats.
• HIV Care and Prevention Services Comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and prevention services including medical care, dental, psychiatric, mental health counseling, substance use treatment, pharmacy, case management, eligibility counseling, housing assistance, food assistance, transportation, and HIV prevention services. Offers HIV Home Self-Test Kits.
• Street Medicine Program Mobile healthcare program bringing medical services directly to individuals experiencing homelessness or living in unstable housing. Provides checkups, point-of-care testing, wound care, behavioral health support, and medication-assisted treatment in the field.
• Teen Clinic Adolescent health services providing physical, behavioral, and emotional health care for teens and young adults including physical exams, immunizations, reproductive health, and mental health services.
• Eligibility and Enrollment Services Insurance eligibility screening and enrollment assistance for Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, OA-HIPP Program, SDI applications, and Sacramento County programs including AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 22,347 unduplicated patients in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• UC Davis Health SystemsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Founding partner in 1989 when organization was established as CARES (Center for AIDS Research, Education and Services) to combat the AIDS epidemic.
• CHW MercymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Founding partner in 1989 for establishment of CARES to serve people with HIV/AIDS in Sacramento community.
• Sutter HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Founding partner in 1989 for establishment of CARES to address HIV/AIDS epidemic.
• County of SacramentomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Founding partner in 1989 for establishment of CARES to combat HIV/AIDS and serve the Sacramento community.
• River City Medical Group IPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiver City Medical Group IPA is an affiliated organization that contracts with most Medi-Cal managed care plans for primary care and specialty services. Patients advised to check if One Community Health contracts directly or through River City Medical Group IPA.
• Quest DiagnosticscoreTechnology or IntegrationQuest Diagnostics provides laboratory services at One Community Health's Midtown and Arden-Arcade locations. Enables in-clinic lab testing without requiring external lab visits.
• Kaiser PermanentemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoined the founding effort a few years later to support HIV/AIDS care and prevention efforts in Sacramento.
• UC Davis Health, Division of Infectious DiseasescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in research projects reviewed and approved to protect patient safety, welfare, and confidentiality. Consistent with mission to improve quality of care for people living with HIV/AIDS.
• OCHINcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner vendor providing health information technology infrastructure including MyChart patient portal and electronic health records. Noted in data security incident involving TriZetto Provider Solutions as a subcontractor.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elica Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Sacramento area with multiple locations providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations — directly comparable FQHC operating in the same geography with similar mission and service mix.
• WellSpace Health: Sacramento-area FQHC operating multiple health centers with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and homeless services including a 'St. Johns' program for individuals experiencing homelessness — overlapping service portfolio and same regional market.
• Peach Tree Health: Northern California FQHC with multiple sites offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services under a sliding-fee model — comparable community health center operating model in adjacent California geography.
• CommuniCare Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Yolo County (adjacent to Sacramento) with comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services — direct FQHC peer with similar integrated care model and regional proximity.
• Sacramento Native American Health Center: Sacramento-based FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and cultural wellness services to Native American and broader underserved populations — direct FQHC peer competing in the same Sacramento market.
• La Clínica de La Raza: Bay Area FQHC with deep roots in HIV care (including original HIV/AIDS programs), multi-site primary care, dental, and behavioral health serving diverse low-income populations — closely comparable as a mission-driven community health organization with HIV legacy.
• LifeLong Medical Care: Bay Area FQHC operating multiple sites with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and services for homeless individuals — comparable FQHC model with similar underserved-population focus and integrated services.
• Asian Health Services: Oakland-based FQHC providing multilingual primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy with strong PCMH recognition — comparable community health center operating model with multilingual services and integrated care delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Family Health Centers of San Diego: Large California FQHC operating one of the largest networks of community clinics in the state with broad service portfolio including HIV, homeless, and specialty programs — larger-scale FQHC incumbent with overlapping service categories but greater geographic breadth.
• Vista Community Clinic: Southern California FQHC providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations across multiple sites — comparable FQHC peer at broader scale but in a different California region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/OneCommunityHealthSacramento
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/onecommunityhealthsacramento
• Instagraminstagram.com/onecommunityhealth

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles35 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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