Community Health Center
Hartford Family Health & Wellness Center
43 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105-2363 1 mile away
Community Health Center
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
500 Albany Ave, Hartford, CT 06120-2599
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. is a community health center dental clinic in Hartford, CT, operated by Community Health Services.
The health center is open about 46 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 500 Albany Ave, Hartford, CT 06120 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 860-249-9625 |
| Operated by | Community Health Services |
| 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 Community Health Services, 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Connecticut 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
Service and coverage information recorded for this clinic includes:
- Medicaid
Treatments offered and insurance accepted change over time, and services not listed here may still be available. Contact the clinic to confirm what is currently offered.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in dental hygiene, for cleanings and preventive care practice at this address. That is not the same as the clinic taking new patients for those treatments, or the discount covering them, so name the treatment when you call.
Planning Your Visit
500 Albany Ave, Hartford, CT 06120
The published number is 860-249-9625. 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, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Size of the Dental Service
Community Health Services provided 11,476 dental visits and 5,568 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 10.8 full-time dental staff. This indicates an established dental service operating regular sessions, although appointment availability still varies by clinic and time of year.
Figures describe the operating organization as a whole.
Common Questions
Does Medicare cover this?
Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care, which surprises most people who reach retirement expecting otherwise. Some Medicare Advantage plans include a limited dental benefit. The sliding scale here does not depend on Medicare, so ask about it separately.
What if I cannot get there?
Ask whether the clinic has transport assistance or can tell you what local programs exist — many health centers help with this and it is rarely advertised. Your county health department is the other place that knows.
Do they treat patients who are pregnant?
Yes, and dental care during pregnancy is not something to postpone: professional guidance is that examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions can be done, and untreated infection carries its own risk. Tell them when you book. Our pregnancy guide covers what changes and what does not.
Is Medicaid accepted?
A Medicaid billing registration is on file for this clinic, so probably yes — but participation runs plan by plan. In most states the dental benefit runs through separate managed care plans, so call with the dental plan name printed on your card rather than asking about Medicaid in general.
What about cleanings and check-ups?
Preventive care is the cheapest thing a clinic like this does and the easiest to book, yet it is the first thing people drop when money is short. If you are already here for something else, ask to be put on the recall list while you are in the building.
Can I get an itemized receipt?
Yes, and ask for one. You need it to claim from an HSA or FSA, to apply to a charitable program, and to get a second opinion on the same plan of work. A receipt that says only a total is not much use for any of those.
Other Clinics Operated by Community Health Services
Community Health Services runs this clinic as its only site, so there is one scheduling line and one waiting list. If nothing is available, the nearby clinics below are the next call.
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.
- Hartford Family Health & Wellness Center — Hartford, about 1 mile away
- CHARTER OAK HEALTH CENTER, INC. — Hartford, about 1.3 miles away
- First Choice Health Centers — East Hartford, about 1.9 miles away
- First Choice Health Centers — East Hartford, about 2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
CHARTER OAK HEALTH CENTER, INC.
21 Grand St, Hartford, CT 06106-1541 1.3 miles away
Community Health Center
First Choice Health Centers
110 Connecticut Blvd, East Hartford, CT 06108 1.9 miles away
Community Health Center
First Choice Health Centers
94 Connecticut Blvd, East Hartford, CT 06108-3013 2 miles away
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