Community Health Care

What Community Health Care does

Community Health Care is a private, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, providing integrated medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services to underserved populations in Pierce County. Founded in 1969 as volunteer-run clinics and chartered as an independent non-profit (Community Health Care Delivery System) in 1986/1987 before adopting its current name in 1997, CHC now operates approximately 7 medical clinics, 5 dental clinics, 7 pharmacies, and 3 school-based health centers in Bethel School District, serving 54,500+ patients annually. As a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b with FTCA deemed status and AAAHC accreditation for both medical and dental services, the organization operates under a federally mandated patient-majority governance model (51% of Board members must be patients) and delivers services on a sliding fee scale, with 47% of patients at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level and 14% uninsured (including 592 children).

The organization's revenue model combines patient service revenue from insurance reimbursements and sliding-scale payments, federal Health Center Program grants, and charitable donations including endowment income. The underlying technology stack consists of Health Information Technology (HIT) systems supporting telehealth, patient engagement, interoperability, and social determinants of health data collection — capabilities recognized by HRSA's 2025 Advancing HIT for Quality award. In 2025, CHC opened a new Puyallup Health Center representing a $27.6 million capital expansion expected to serve 16,000 additional patients annually with 70 full-time staff. The organization also operates three residency training programs (Family Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy) that double as talent pipelines and community benefit programs. Leadership has been stable for nearly three decades, with David Flentge serving as President and CEO since 1995 and Jeff Smith, MD as Chief Medical Officer since 1996.

Name

Community Health Care

Legal name

Community Health Care

Website

https://www.commhealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Community Health Care is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center in Tacoma, Washington, providing integrated medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services on a sliding fee scale to over 54,500 underserved Pierce County residents annually across seven medical clinics, five dental clinics, and seven pharmacies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG), Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 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. Patient Service Revenue: Revenue from providing medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services to patients. Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on patient income and family size. The organization also accepts insurance and manages billing through various payers.
2. Federal Health Center Program Funding: Community Health Care is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, receiving federal funding as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) to provide comprehensive primary care services to underserved populations.
3. Donations and Endowment Income: Charitable donations, endowment fund contributions, and planned gifts from donors support patient care operations and programs. The organization raises funds through various campaigns including the Puyallup Capital Campaign.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Health Care is a private, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that delivers comprehensive integrated healthcare—including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services—through its own network of clinic locations across Pierce County, Washington. The organization provides services on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size, ensuring no patient is turned away due to inability to pay.

Product overview

Community Health Care is a private, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides a comprehensive portfolio of integrated healthcare services to Pierce County, Washington. The organization operates under a single unified brand offering medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services through six medical and behavioral health clinics, four dental clinics, and six pharmacies. Additional services include specialized programs for HIV/AIDS care (Ryan White), PrEP, medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, women's health, pediatric care, school-based health centers, and a Foster and Adoption Clinic. The organization also offers three residency training programs (Family Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy) and manages charitable donation programs including a Patient Care Fund and Endowment Fund. All services are provided regardless of ability to pay using a sliding fee scale based on income and family size.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Comprehensive family medical care including routine appointments, chronic condition management, and preventive care delivered through multiple clinic locations throughout Pierce County.
• Dental Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 54,500+ patients served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bethel School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate three school-based health centers serving students and staff at Bethel Middle School, Graham-Kapowsin High School, and Spanaway Middle School.
• Tacoma Metro ParksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for events such as Mosaic (formerly Ethnic Fest) held at Wright Park to promote community health and engagement.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CHAS Health: Multi-state FQHC serving eastern Washington and northern Idaho with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable integrated FQHC model and underserved population focus.
• Neighborcare Health: Seattle-based FQHC serving low-income and uninsured residents across King County with medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Closely comparable mission, payer mix, and integrated service delivery model.
• Yakima Neighborhood Health Services: FQHC serving Yakima County with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services focused on underserved populations. Comparable as a Washington FQHC with sliding fee scale and rural-urban service mix.
• HealthPoint: King County FQHC with multiple clinic locations offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable in scale, FQHC structure, and Pacific Northwest safety-net positioning.
• Sea Mar Community Health Centers: Largest FQHC in Washington State, providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services across multiple counties. Directly comparable as a Washington FQHC operating an integrated safety-net model with residency programs.
• Community Health Center of Snohomish County: Washington State FQHC operating multiple clinic sites across Snohomish County with medical, dental, and pharmacy services. Comparable regional FQHC with similar patient population and integrated service model.
• Peninsula Community Health Services: FQHC serving Kitsap, Mason, and Pierce-adjacent counties in Washington with comprehensive primary care, dental, and behavioral health. Comparable as a neighboring Washington FQHC with sliding fee scale and integrated services.
• Family Health Centers: FQHC operating in Okanogan and surrounding Washington counties with medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable FQHC structure, sliding fee scale model, and Pacific Northwest community health focus.

Broad incumbents

• MultiCare Health System: Largest nonprofit health system in Pierce County, operating multiple hospitals and clinics across the region. Comparable as a regional care provider competing for patients and providers in the same geography.
• Virginia Mason Franciscan Health: Major regional health system serving Pierce County and the broader Puget Sound with hospitals, primary care, and specialty services. Comparable as an incumbent provider operating in the same Pierce County market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CommhealthWA
• Facebookfacebook.com/commhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-health-care

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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