federally qualified health center site
Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy — Lake Lure, North Carolina
About Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy
Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy is a federally qualified health center site in Lake Lure, Rutherford County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Rutherford County.
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. runs 82 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 Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy
Part B pays for the visit at Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy 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 BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH 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 Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy
Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
North Carolina expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,228,458 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-855-408-1212; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy 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
Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy is at 1058 Island Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC, 28746-0498, Rutherford County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Lake Lure measures 88 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 828-625-9292 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 Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy
The nearest BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. site is Blue Ridge Health - Lake Lure in Lake Lure, 0.6 miles away.
Blue Ridge Health - Sunnyview Elementary School in Mill Spring is the next one out, 2.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Blue Ridge Health - Balsam, listed under Community Care Access, 8.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Rutherford County carries 6 listings.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Health - Lake Lure | Same network · Lake Lure | 0.6 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Sunnyview Elementary School | Same network · Mill Spring | 2.4 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Polk Central Elementary | Same network · Mill Spring | 4.7 mi |
| Polk County Middle School | Same network · Mill Spring | 7.5 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health-Edneyville Elementary School | Same network · Hendersonville | 10.1 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Collins Dental | Same network · Columbus | 10.7 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Balsam | Community Care Access · Edneyville | 8.1 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Polk County High School | Community Care Access · Columbus | 9.6 mi |
| MAHEC Dental Health Center at Columbus | Community Care Access · Columbus | 11.6 mi |
| Kintegra at R-S Middle | Community Care Access · Rutherfordton | 12.4 mi |
| MAHEC at Cane Creek Middle | Community Care Access · Fletcher | 14.6 mi |
| MAHEC at Fairview Elementary | Community Care Access · Fairview | 14.7 mi |
| MAHEC Health Center at Cane Creek | Community Care Access · Fletcher | 14.8 mi |
| MAHEC at Old Fort Elementary | Community Care Access · Old Fort | 15.2 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Flat Rock Middle School | Community Care Access · East Flat Rock | 15.3 mi |
| West Marion Elementary School | Community Care Access · Marion | 16.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy
Does Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 828-625-9292 to confirm.
What kind of site is Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy?
HRSA records Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2019. BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. operates it alongside 82 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 828-625-9292 for open days.
Where is Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy?
Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy is at 1058 Island Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC, 28746-0498, Rutherford County. The area measures 88 people per square mile. Rutherford County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 828-625-9292 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. locations near Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. sites to Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy 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 North Carolina?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) reads North Carolina formularies free at 1-855-408-1212.