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SHACKELFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
725 Pate St, Albany, TX 76430-3225
SHACKELFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER is a community health center dental clinic in Albany, TX, operated by Shackelford County Community Resource Center, which runs 4 clinics in Texas.
The health center is open about 46 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 725 Pate St, Albany, TX 76430 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 325-762-2447 |
| Operated by | Shackelford County Community Resource Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
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.
Common Questions
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.
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.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The bands are set by Shackelford County Community Resource Center rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. Have them assess you before treatment is agreed, not after the first appointment. 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. Adult dental benefits vary by state and Texas has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Planning Your Visit
725 Pate St, Albany, TX 76430
The published number is 325-762-2447. This can be a general line rather than the dental desk. Naming both the clinic and the department saves being transferred twice.
Worth confirming before you travel: 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.
Other Clinics Operated by Shackelford County Community Resource Center
Shackelford County Community Resource Center operates 3 other clinics in 3 other communities in Texas. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. 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
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- ResourceCare Breckenridge — Breckenridge, about 20.5 miles away
- ResourceCare Clyde — Clyde, about 24.9 miles away
- ResourceCare Cross Plains — Cross Plains, about 42.7 miles away
- AccelHealth - DeLeon — De Leon, about 60.8 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call SHACKELFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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ResourceCare Clyde
1712 N Access Rd, Clyde, TX 79510-3352 24.9 miles away
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ResourceCare Cross Plains
301 S Main St, Cross Plains, TX 76443-2581 42.7 miles away
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AccelHealth - DeLeon
1100 W Reynosa Ave, De Leon, TX 76444-1630 60.8 miles away
Before you call
