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Cassopolis Family Clinic Network
261 M 62, Cassopolis, MI 49031-1034 7.3 miles away
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Cass Family Clinic Dowagiac
57392 M 51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047-9766
Cass Family Clinic Dowagiac is a community health center dental clinic in Dowagiac, MI, operated by Lakeland Immediate Care Center, which runs 3 clinics in Michigan.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 57392 M 51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 269-390-1170 |
| Operated by | Lakeland Immediate Care Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. Lakeland Immediate Care Center 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Michigan 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
57392 M 51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047
The published number is 269-390-1170. 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.
Size of the Dental Service
Lakeland Immediate Care Center provided 11,222 dental visits and 3,905 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 20.16 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, across all of its clinics.
Common Questions
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Photo identification, proof of address, and documentation of household income — recent pay stubs, a benefits award letter or a tax return. Take your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a list of any medications you take.
Is the discount worked out on gross income or take-home pay?
Normally gross, before tax and deductions, which surprises people who budget by what lands in the account. Ask which figure this clinic uses and over what period, because a year that included a few months of higher earnings can put you in a band that does not reflect what you have now.
What if I need more work than I can afford?
Say that plainly at the start. A dentist who does not know the budget will quote the ideal plan. Told the constraint, they can usually say which item is urgent, which can wait a year, and where a cheaper option is clinically reasonable. Ask for the plan in writing so you can stage it.
How do they work out what I pay?
From your household income and family size, checked against a scale the clinic sets itself. That is why a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to take.
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.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Lakeland Immediate Care Center
Lakeland Immediate Care Center operates 2 other clinics in 2 other communities in Michigan. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. Once your discount is assessed at one of its sites, the others normally honor it without a second application. 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.
- Cassopolis Family Clinic Network — Cassopolis, about 7.3 miles away
- INTERCARE EAU CLAIRE — Eau Claire, about 8.4 miles away
- Niles Community Health Center — Niles, about 10.4 miles away
- INTERCARE BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor, about 17.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Cass Family Clinic Dowagiac
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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INTERCARE EAU CLAIRE
6270 W Main St, Eau Claire, MI 49111-9480 8.4 miles away
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Niles Community Health Center
1951 Oak St, Niles, MI 49120-3738 10.4 miles away
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INTERCARE BENTON HARBOR
800 M 139, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-3881 17.7 miles away
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