Gracelight Community Health

What Gracelight Community Health does

Gracelight Community Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating five community health centers across Los Angeles neighborhoods — Hollywood, Echo Park, East Los Angeles (East 3rd Street), Eagle Rock, and Westlake North. Originally founded in 1898 as QueensCare and rebranded in 2023, the organization has provided healthcare services to underserved Los Angeles communities for over 125 years. It serves approximately 24,000 patients annually through 115,000+ service visits, offering comprehensive care regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.

The organization provides an integrated portfolio of clinical services including adult and pediatric primary care, women's health (OB/GYN), dental, behavioral health, optometry, pharmacy, specialty care (podiatry, nutrition, weight management), chronic disease health management, and telehealth. Patient engagement is enabled through the MyChart patient portal (hosted via OCHIN) for appointment management, provider communication, test result access, and medication refill requests. Gracelight also operates the ACGME-accredited Gracelight Family Medicine Residency Program, launched in 2023 with its inaugural class in 2025, training family physicians in partnership with CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center for inpatient rotations.

Gracelight's business model combines patient service revenue billed to Medicare, Medi-Cal, and commercial insurance (Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross), federal grant funding from HRSA, partial County of Los Angeles appropriations, and tax-deductible charitable contributions. A sliding-scale fee structure supports uninsured patients. The organization holds Federal Public Health Service deemed status under the Federal Tort Claims Act, providing malpractice protection, and is governed by a community-based Board of Directors. The 2025 relocation of the Hollywood Health Center to a new expanded facility, the inaugural residency class, and the 2025 LA Business Journal Community Clinic of the Year recognition reflect an active capacity-building phase.

Name

Gracelight Community Health

Legal name

Gracelight Community Health

Website

https://gracelight.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Gracelight Community Health is a Los Angeles federally qualified health center operating five community clinics, serving approximately 24,000 underserved patients annually with comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN), Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO), Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care
• Federally qualified health center
• Family medicine residency
• Outpatient healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from patient services billed to Medicare, Medi-Cal, and commercial insurance plans. The organization accepts most insurance and works with uninsured patients on sliding scale basis.
2. Federal Grants: Partially funded by grants from U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). Has Federal Public Health Service deemed status under Federal Tort Claims Act.
3. County of Los Angeles Funding: Health services partially funded by County of Los Angeles
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible gifts to support the residency program. Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with Tax ID 95-3702136.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gracelight Community Health operates five community health centers across Los Angeles (Hollywood, Echo Park, East Los Angeles, Eagle Rock, and Westlake North) providing comprehensive outpatient primary and specialty care, including adult and pediatric primary care, women's health, dental, behavioral health, optometry, pharmacy, specialty care, and chronic disease management. As a federally qualified health center and 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it serves approximately 24,000 patients annually through 115,000+ service visits regardless of ability to pay, immigration status, or insurance coverage, with services billed to Medicare, Medi-Cal, and commercial insurance on a sliding scale basis for the uninsured.

Product overview

Gracelight Community Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) offering comprehensive healthcare services through five community health centers in Los Angeles (Hollywood, Echo Park, East 3rd Street, Eagle Rock, and Westlake North). The organization provides a unified portfolio of integrated clinical services including Primary Care (Adult and Pediatric), Women's Health (OB/GYN), Dental, Behavioral Health, Optometry, Pharmacy, Specialty Care (Podiatry, Nutrition/Weight Management), Health Management (Diabetes, Asthma), Telehealth, and Education & Advocacy. Gracelight also operates the Gracelight Family Medicine Residency Program, a three-year residency training program for physicians. Patients can access their care through the MyChart patient portal for appointment management, communication, and health record access. The organization serves approximately 24,000 patients annually through approximately 115,000 service visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care (Adult) Adult primary care services focused on preventing and treating illness and injury with compassionate, respectful care for adult patients.
• Pediatric Care Head-to-toe pediatric care including health screenings, vaccines, treatment, and health education for children and their caregivers.
• Women's Health Women's health services including gynecology (well-woman exams, testing and treatment) and obstetrics (pregnancy care from pre-conception through childbirth and beyond).
• Dental Dental services addressing issues with teeth and dentures, including routine cleanings, treatments, and oral health education for patients of all ages.
• Behavioral Health Science Whole-person mental health care for conditions including depression, anxiety, stress, and substance abuse.
• Optometry Low-cost vision exams for children and adults to maintain eye health and clear vision.
• Specialty Care Specialty services including podiatry, nutrition, and weight management to support overall health and wellness.
• Pharmacy On-site pharmacy services where doctors and pharmacists collaboratively manage patient medications.
• Health Management Chronic disease management programs for conditions like diabetes and asthma, helping patients build healthy lives.
• Telehealth Virtual healthcare visits via phone or computer for common, non-severe health conditions providing convenient access to care.
• Gracelight Family Medicine Residency Program Three-year ACGME-accredited family medicine residency program training physicians to serve diverse Los Angeles communities, with hospital rotations at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 24,000 patients with 115,000+ service visits annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital residency training site partner. A 434-bed acute care facility that has been dedicated to serving the diverse Hollywood community since 1924. Residents receive inpatient hospital rotation experience at this facility. HPMC is home to more than 500 physicians giving residents access to virtually all specialties of medicine.
• Brilliant CornersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner that helps individuals find stable housing. Gracelight connects homeless or housing-insecure patients with Brilliant Corners services.
• Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)coreTechnology or IntegrationApplication platform used for residency program recruitment. Gracelight participates in ERAS for residency applications.
• National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRMP Code: 2448120C0. Gracelight participates in the NRMP Match Week and SOAP for residency position allocation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AltaMed Health Services: Large-scale FQHC serving greater Los Angeles with comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Directly comparable as an LA-based federally qualified health center targeting underserved populations, though substantially larger in scale.
• St. John's Community Health: Los Angeles-based FQHC operating multiple health centers across South LA, Compton, and surrounding communities. Closely comparable in mission, payor mix, and service portfolio to Gracelight, serving similarly diverse and underserved LA populations.
• South Central Family Health Center: Federally qualified health center operating multiple sites in South Los Angeles. Comparable as a community-based FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved LA residents.
• Eisner Health: Los Angeles-based FQHC providing primary care, pediatrics, dental, vision, and behavioral health services across multiple sites. Directly comparable in mission, service mix, and target population to Gracelight.
• Kedren Community Health Center: South LA-based FQHC offering primary care, behavioral health, and community services. Comparable as an LA FQHC with strong focus on behavioral health integration and serving low-income and uninsured populations.
• Chinatown Service Center: Federally qualified health center serving Los Angeles with primary care, dental, and behavioral health services targeted at Asian American and immigrant communities. Comparable as an LA FQHC serving underserved immigrant populations.
• Venice Family Clinic: LA-based FQHC serving low-income and uninsured Westside residents across multiple sites. Directly comparable as an LA community health center with comprehensive primary care services and FQHC designation.
• T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers: Los Angeles-based FQHC operating community health centers serving underserved West LA and South LA residents. Comparable in service portfolio (primary care, dental, behavioral health) and FQHC funding model to Gracelight.
• Saban Community Clinic: Federally qualified health center in Los Angeles providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services across multiple sites. Comparable as an LA FQHC serving low-income and uninsured populations.
• JWCH Institute: Los Angeles-based FQHC operating health centers, mobile clinics, and supportive services across LA County. Comparable as a multi-site FQHC providing comprehensive primary care and serving homeless and underserved populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GracelightCH
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/queenscarehc
• Facebookfacebook.com/gracelightcommunityhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gracelightcommunityhealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/gracelightcommunityhealth

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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