Community Health Center
Gilroy Health Clinic III
9460 N Name Uno, Gilroy, CA 95020-3537 2 miles away
Community Health Center
GARDNER SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CTR
7526 Monterey St, Gilroy, CA 95020-5826
GARDNER SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CTR is a community health center dental clinic in Gilroy, CA, operated by Gardner Family Health Network, which runs 6 clinics in California.
The health center is open about 48 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 7526 Monterey St, Gilroy, CA 95020 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 408-848-9400 |
| Operated by | Gardner Family Health Network |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The scale belongs to Gardner Family Health Network, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. Get the assessment done first; it changes what the whole plan costs, not just the first visit. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to bring.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. California decides its own adult dental benefit, which ranges from comprehensive to emergency extractions only depending on the state and the year. Children are covered everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Dental Services
The treatments available at this clinic are not listed publicly. Health center dental programs usually cover examinations, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and extractions; root canals, dentures and oral surgery are the ones that vary, and are often referred out.
Planning Your Visit
7526 Monterey St, Gilroy, CA 95020
The published number is 408-848-9400. At larger organizations it may reach central scheduling rather than the dental department, so say which clinic you are calling about and that it is for dental care.
Before making the trip, check: the dental hours, and which days appointments run, whether new dental patients are being taken, and the current wait, what a first visit costs, before and after any discount, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
Can I bring someone with me?
Generally yes, and it is worth doing if you are anxious or want a second pair of ears for the costs. Ask when booking whether they can come into the room, because some clinics keep the treatment area to patients and staff.
How long does the discount last?
A determination usually runs for a set period, often a year, and then has to be reapplied for with current income documents. If your circumstances change in between — a job lost, a household member moving out — ask for a reassessment rather than waiting.
Do they see children?
Health centers are generally set up for families and children’s dental coverage is a required Medicaid benefit in every state, so this is usually yes. Minimum ages and whether children are seen on the same days as adults do vary, so ask when booking.
Can I pay in installments?
Many health centers will arrange this, particularly for dentures or a course of treatment, but it is rarely advertised and you generally have to ask. Agree the amount and the schedule before treatment starts, and ask what happens if you miss one, because that varies more than the plans themselves do.
Is treatment free?
Usually not, though it can come close. Clinics like this one discount by household income and are required to see patients regardless of ability to pay, but a charge normally applies and the lowest band is a nominal fee rather than nothing. Gardner Family Health Network sets its own scale.
Will I see a dentist or a hygienist?
Depends on what you booked. A cleaning is normally a hygienist; an examination, filling or extraction is a dentist. Some clinics run hygiene appointments on different days from dentist appointments, which is worth knowing before you take time off.
Other Clinics Operated by Gardner Family Health Network
Gardner Family Health Network operates 5 other clinics in 2 other communities in California. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. A sliding fee determination made at one of its clinics commonly carries across to the others, so income documents may not need providing twice. What is treated at one site is no guide to another, so confirm with the clinic you actually intend to visit.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- Gilroy Health Clinic III — Gilroy, about 2 miles away
- Gilroy Health Clinic — Gilroy, about 2 miles away
- Salud at 208 Green Valley — Freedom, about 12.2 miles away
- SALUD PARA LA GENTE, INC. — Watsonville, about 12.2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call GARDNER SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CTR
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Gilroy Health Clinic
9460 N Name Uno, Suite 110, Gilroy, CA 95020-3536 2 miles away
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Salud at 208 Green Valley
208 Green Valley Rd, Freedom, CA 95019-3135 12.2 miles away
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SALUD PARA LA GENTE, INC.
204 E Beach St, Watsonville, CA 95076-4809 12.2 miles away
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