Redwood Coast Medical Services is a not-for-profit health center providing a full range of healthcare services at locations in Gualala and Point Arena. Services are designed to meet identified needs of the community, are integrated with other existing healthcare services and systems, and are evaluated on a regular basis to assure that community health needs are being met.
As a not-for-profit corporation receiving public funds, RCMS provides services to qualified permanent area residents on a sliding fee scale basis, as well as to patients with MediCal and Medicare coverage, private insurance and self pay status.
RCMS opened in 1977, incorporated and licensed as a community clinic in 1978 and was designated in 1999 as a Federal Community Health Center 330(e). Services are designed to meet identified needs of the community, are integrated with other existing healthcare services and systems, and are evaluated on a regular basis to assure that community health needs are being met.
RCMS is designated by the state as an Interim Stabilization Facility, allowing the clinic to receive ambulance transports. The RCMS service area is designated by California as one of a total of 56 Rural Frontier Medical Service Study Areas (MSSA) as well as a primary medical care professional shortage area (HPSA). As the sole provider of primary healthcare services, RCMS provides medical and behavioral health services, dental care, and a senior/geriatric case management program (Living Well) that includes expanded care such as hospice, respite and bereavement support.
Since its inception, RCMS has played an integral role in the community and has a well-documented track record of developing programs to meet stated community needs. In turn, the notable success of community fundraising events and campaigns netting approximately $200,000 annually, is a testament to the value the community places on RCMS.
