Western North Carolina Community Health Services, Inc

Health center with 12 sites in Asheville, NC.

The federal rule for health centers

Western North Carolina Community Health Services, Inc charges a lower, sliding fee based on income to patients whose household has a yearly income up to $31,920 for 1 person, $43,280 for 2, $54,640 for 3, $66,000 for 4, $77,360 for 5 or $88,720 for 6. Federal health center rules require this sliding fee at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Ask the front desk for the sliding fee application.

The hospital makes the final decision.

Yearly household income, before taxes, using the 2026 federal poverty guidelines (discount up to 200% of poverty level).
People in householdFree care up toDiscount up to
1not found$31,920
2not found$43,280
3not found$54,640
4not found$66,000
5not found$77,360
6not found$88,720

How to apply

  1. Call (828) 285-0622 and ask for financial assistance or the sliding fee.
  2. Health center website

Sites

  • Claxton Elementary School
    241 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
    (828) 285-0622
  • Minnie Jones Health Center
    257 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
    (828) 285-0622
  • WNCCHS Dental on Livingston
    155 Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801
    (828) 285-0622
  • Hominy Valley Health Center
    1914 Smokey Park Highway, Candler, NC 28715
    (828) 285-0622
  • East McDowell Middle School
    676 State St, Marion, NC 28752
    (828) 583-6733
  • Marion Elementary School
    209 Robert Street, Marion, NC 28752
    (828) 583-6733
  • McDowell County Health Center
    136 Creekview Ct, Marion, NC 28752
    (828) 285-0622
  • McDowell High School
    600 McDowell High Dr, Marion, NC 28752
    (828) 583-6733
  • North Cove Elementary School
    401 American Thread Rd, Marion, NC 28752
    (828) 285-0622
  • Pleasant Gardens Elementary
    100 John Roach Dr, Marion, NC 28752
    (828) 583-6733
  • West Marion Elementary School
    820 Marler Rd, Marion, NC 28752
    (828) 583-6733
  • West McDowell Middle School
    346 W McDowell Jr High Sch Rd, Marion, NC 28752
    (828) 583-6733

What is covered

Ask which services the sliding fee covers, such as dental, lab work or medicines.

Sources

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