federally qualified health center site
VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES — Vinalhaven, Maine
About VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES
VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES is a federally qualified health center site in Vinalhaven, Knox County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2006; it reports 2 operating hours a week, below the 8-hour median for health center sites in Knox County.
ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC runs 6 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES
Part B pays for the visit at VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES
VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Maine expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 378,585 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-262-2232; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES is at 17 Beaver Dam Rd, Vinalhaven, ME, 04863-3915, Knox County.
HRSA records 2 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at none.
Call 207-863-9980 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES
The nearest ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC site is VINALHAVEN SCHOOL in Vinalhaven, 0.2 miles away.
Islands Community Medical Center Annex in Vinalhaven is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Seaport Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 27.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Knox County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VINALHAVEN SCHOOL | Same network · Vinalhaven | 0.2 mi |
| Islands Community Medical Center Annex | Same network · Vinalhaven | 0.4 mi |
| ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES | Same network · Vinalhaven | 0.4 mi |
| North Haven Medical Clinic | Same network · North Haven | 6.1 mi |
| North Haven PT at Southern Harbor | Same network · North Haven | 7 mi |
| North Haven Community School | Same network · North Haven | 7.4 mi |
| Seaport Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Belfast | 27.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES
Does VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 207-863-9980 to confirm.
What kind of site is VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES?
HRSA records VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2006. ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES?
HRSA reports 2 operating hours a week at VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 207-863-9980 for open days.
Where is VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES?
VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES is at 17 Beaver Dam Rd, Vinalhaven, ME, 04863-3915, Knox County. No population density is published for the area. Knox County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 207-863-9980 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC locations near VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC sites to VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Maine?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Maine formularies free at 1-800-262-2232.