Community Health Center
Community Health Center - Pine Hills
840 Mercy Dr, Orlando, FL 32808-7820 2.1 miles away
Community Health Center
HEALTH CARE CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS
232 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32805-1612
HEALTH CARE CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS is a community health center site in Orlando, FL where dental care is provided, operated by Health Care Center for the Homeless, which runs 2 clinics in Florida.
Dental care shares this address with the clinic's main service, which usually means a separate schedule. Ask when the dentist is in. The health center is open about 46 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 232 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32805 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 407-428-5751 |
| Operated by | Health Care Center for the Homeless |
| 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. Health Care Center for the Homeless sets its own income bands, so a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. 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. Florida 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
232 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32805
The published number is 407-428-5751. 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.
Common Questions
What if I need a specialist they do not have?
You would normally be referred out, and a referral from a health center does not carry the discount with it — the outside specialist charges their own fee. Ask what the referral would cost before starting anything that depends on it, because that is the point where an affordable plan often stops being affordable.
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 this clinic cannot take me?
Other clinics run by the same organization and the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page, each with its own waiting list. Dental school and dental hygiene teaching clinics are a separate route worth trying in the same area.
What if I do not have a phone for them to call back on?
Tell them at the point of booking and ask how they will contact you — some clinics will use an email address, a shelter or a relative’s number. Missing a call back about an appointment is a common way to lose a slot that was already booked.
What if I need to be seen urgently?
If you think it might be an emergency, go to an emergency room rather than trying to book here — that is the one situation where the price of the visit is not the thing to weigh. Otherwise, call early in the day and say you are in pain, because it routes the call differently; some health centers hold same-day slots for exactly that and do not advertise them.
Do I need to be a US citizen?
No. The Health Center Program does not set citizenship or immigration status as a condition of being seen, and clinics in it are not required to ask. What they do need is something to work out your fee, which is income and household size rather than status. If this is the thing keeping you from calling, ask what they require before you decide not to go.
Other Clinics Operated by Health Care Center for the Homeless
Health Care Center for the Homeless operates one other clinic elsewhere in Florida. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. The income assessment usually transfers between sites in the same organization, which saves repeating the paperwork. 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- Community Health Center - Pine Hills — Orlando, about 2.1 miles away
- Ivey Lane Health Center — Orlando, about 2.3 miles away
- Southside Health Center — Orlando, about 5.2 miles away
- Lake Underhill Health Center — Orlando, about 5.4 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call HEALTH CARE CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Ivey Lane Health Center
4426 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando, FL 32811-4211 2.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Southside Health Center
6101 Lake Ellenor Dr, Orlando, FL 32809-4616 5.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Lake Underhill Health Center
5730 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32807-4366 5.4 miles away
Before you call
