Anderson Valley Health Center

What Anderson Valley Health Center does

Anderson Valley Health Center (AVHC) is a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1976 in Boonville, California (Mendocino County), operating as the only healthcare provider (public or private) available to Anderson Valley residents. It serves approximately 75% of the Valley's population across all age groups — newborns through seniors — with an integrated service model spanning primary care, dental care, and behavioral health, augmented by a 340B on-site dispensary, a Diabetes Education & Empowerment Program (DEEP) with Continuous Glucose Monitoring, and confidential youth services for individuals up to age 25. Workforce comprises 50+ staff, with 60% bilingual in Spanish and English, reflecting the demographic composition of the agricultural Valley it serves.

The underlying technology stack is conventional community health center infrastructure: an eClinicalWorks (eCW) Patient Portal for record access, scheduling, lab results, and provider messaging; the Doxy.me HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform for remote video and telephonic visits; and standard electronic medical records. The facility expanded in 2008 with a LEED Gold certified building (the first FQHC in California to achieve this), and a further 4,500 sq ft two-story addition was completed in October 2022 backed by $1.528M in federal HRSA grants and $1.4M in community fundraising. AVHC is recognized by NCQA as a Patient Centered Medical Home and operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization under EIN 94-2347424.

Revenue mechanics blend fee-for-service patient care (Medicare, Medi-Cal/Partnership, private insurance, CHDP, Family PACT), an income-based sliding fee scale for uninsured patients, a same-day payment 30% discount for visits over $50, federal HRSA grants as a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 245b, and tax-deductible community donations. Ancillary partnerships — AV Unified School District (on-site school nurse and screenings), UCSF (FNP clinical rotations), ARCH (eight-FQHC Mendocino consortium), Sueno Latino (migrant worker health), and co-location of the Anderson Valley Volunteer Ambulance — extend reach and reinforce community integration. GTM is sales/channel-light: direct patient acquisition via appointments, same-day triage, walk-ins, and word-of-mouth in a tightly circumscribed rural catchment.

Name

Anderson Valley Health Center

Legal name

Anderson Valley Health Center

Website

https://avhc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anderson Valley Health Center is a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1976, serving as the only healthcare provider in Anderson Valley, California, delivering integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and 340B dispensary services to approximately 75% of the Valley's population.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Social Assistance (624), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO), Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Community health center
• Primary care services
• Dental care services
• Behavioral health services
• Federally qualified health center

Headquarters

HQ city

Boonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from direct patient services including medical, dental, and behavioral health care. Accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal/Partnership, private insurance, CHDP, and Family PACT. Sliding Fee Scale available for uninsured patients based on income.
2. Federal Grants: Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 245b. Received $1,528,000 from two federal grants (HRSA) for building expansion, plus additional competitive grant funding.
3. Dispensary Services: On-site dispensary providing medications to AVHC patients at reduced costs, typically $10-20 for three-month supplies of once-daily medications. Does not bill insurance but offers prices equal to or less than typical co-pays.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from community members supporting health center operations and building campaigns. AVHC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. TIN: 94-2347424.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anderson Valley Health Center operates a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center delivering integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to Anderson Valley residents of all ages. Core services include patient-centered primary care with chronic disease management, prevention-focused dental care, mindfulness and neuroplasticity-based behavioral health including substance use treatment, and an on-site 340B medication dispensary. Supporting offerings include a Diabetes Education & Empowerment Program, acupuncture, community outreach/school screenings, telehealth visits via Doxy, and a Patient Portal powered by eClinicalWorks, all delivered under an income-based sliding fee scale.

Product overview

Anderson Valley Health Center (AVHC) is a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) offering an integrated suite of healthcare services organized around three core pillars: Primary Care, Dental Care, and Behavioral Health. These core services are supported by a Patient Portal (eClinicalWorks) for digital access and engagement, a Telehealth platform (Doxy) for remote visits, an in-house Dispensary operating under the 340B program, a Diabetes Education & Empowerment Program (DEEP) for chronic disease management, and Community Outreach initiatives. The organization uses evidence-based practices and is recognized by NCQA as a Patient Centered Medical Home. AVHC serves Anderson Valley residents across all ages, offering services regardless of ability to pay, and operates a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Comprehensive patient-centered primary medical care for Anderson Valley residents of all ages, including chronic disease management, nutritional and life coaching, preventive pediatric care per the AAP Periodicity Schedule, immunizations, well-child examinations, and triage/same-day appointments, delivered by physicians, Family Nurse Practitioners, and physician assistants.
• Dental Care Dental services focused on quality patient care, prevention, and education, delivered by dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants at the Boonville facility Monday through Thursday, 8am-6pm.
• Behavioral Health Behavioral and mental health services for Anderson Valley patients, incorporating mindfulness meditation and neuroplasticity-based treatments to address depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, couples therapy, and trauma resolution. Confidential youth walk-in services are offered Tuesdays 2pm-5pm.
• Dispensary (340B Program) On-site medication dispensary re-opened November 2015, operating under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to provide prescription medications to AVHC patients at reduced costs (typically $10-$20 for three-month supplies of once-daily medications), with a consulting pharmacist reviewing operations quarterly.
• Diabetes Education & Empowerment Program (DEEP) Specialized diabetes case management program featuring individual care plans, one-on-one health coaching, group learning, and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) with weekly monitoring of diabetic risk factors, recognized under American Diabetes Association guidelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of Anderson Valley residents seek regular healthcare at AVHC
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alliance for Rural Community Health (ARCH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARCH is a collaboration of eight community health centers in Mendocino County. AVHC participates as a member facility alongside Cancer Resource Centers, Consolidated Tribal Health Project, Long Valley Health Center, Mendocino Coast Clinics, and others.
• Sueno LatinocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural worker organization dedicated to finding health and housing solutions in Anderson Valley. Formal partnership agreement for serving migrant/seasonal workers.
• Anderson Valley Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal agreement to provide on-site nurse and annual scoliosis, dental, vision and hearing screening to school-age children.
• AV Adult EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides health education programming to the community.
• AV Even Start ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnsuring physicals and dental screening to children ages 0-5 in the community.
• Elder Home ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActs as fiscal sponsor for community health initiatives.
• Anderson Valley Volunteer AmbulancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouses the Anderson Valley Volunteer Ambulance and EMT staff in dedicated facility. AVHC staff participates on Ambulance Board of Directors.
• University of California San Francisco (UCSF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides learning experiences for UCSF Family Nurse Practitioner students through clinical rotations.
• AV Education FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer intern program providing learning experiences for local high school students at AVHC.
• Hospice VolunteersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaff volunteers with local hospice organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Salud Para La Gente: FQHC serving the Pajaro Valley in Santa Cruz County, California, with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and 340B pharmacy services to predominantly Latino agricultural communities. Comparable bilingual service model, agricultural worker focus, and FQHC operating structure.
• Mendocino Coast Clinics: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Mendocino Coast region, part of the same Alliance for Rural Community Health (ARCH) network as AVHC. Directly comparable FQHC model with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health in a similar rural California coastal context.
• Long Valley Health Center: FQHC serving the Laytonville area of Mendocino County, also a member of the Alliance for Rural Community Health (ARCH). Provides integrated primary care, dental, and behavioral health in a rural setting with similar payer mix and FQHC regulatory framework.
• Consolidated Tribal Health Project: Tribally-affiliated community health center in Mendocino County and ARCH member, offering medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services under the Indian Health Service/federally qualified framework. Direct FQHC peer serving a similar rural Northern California population.

Broad incumbents

• Petaluma Health Center: FQHC serving southern Sonoma County with multiple sites, offering integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Comparable FQHC model in a Northern California rural-suburban setting, useful for scale and growth benchmarking.
• Open Door Community Health Centers: Larger FQHC network serving Humboldt and Del Norte counties in Northern California with multiple sites and integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable FQHC model at greater scale, providing benchmarks for AVHC's potential growth trajectory.
• LifeLong Medical Care: Large FQHC network in the San Francisco Bay Area providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and social services across many sites. Comparable FQHC operating model and patient mix, useful for benchmarking service line economics and value-based care contracting.
• Santa Cruz Community Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center operating multiple sites in Santa Cruz County with integrated primary care, behavioral health, and enabling services. Comparable FQHC structure and bilingual service model, though in a more urbanized California setting.
• Clinica Sierra Vista: Large FQHC network in California's Central Valley and Kern County region, providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved agricultural communities. Comparable migrant/seasonal worker service model and FQHC funding structure.

Regional players

• Shasta Community Health Center: FQHC serving Shasta County in far Northern California with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services including 340B. Comparable rural California FQHC structure but operates in a different geographic region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Anderson-Valley-Health-Center-195663507115652
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-anderson-valley-health-center-inc-

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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