federally qualified health center site
Refuge of Hope — Canton, Ohio
About Refuge of Hope
Refuge of Hope is a federally qualified health center site in Canton, Stark County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 16 operating hours a week, below the 43.8-hour median for health center sites in Stark County.
LIFECARE FAMILY HEALTH & DENTAL CENTER INC runs 3 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 Refuge of Hope
Part B pays for the visit at Refuge of Hope 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 LIFECARE FAMILY HEALTH & DENTAL CENTER 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 Refuge of Hope
Refuge of Hope is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Ohio expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,535,073 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-686-1578; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Refuge of Hope 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
Refuge of Hope is at 715 2nd St NE, Canton, OH, 44704-1128, Stark County.
Canton measures 2,795 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here.
Call 330-454-2000 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 Refuge of Hope
The nearest LIFECARE FAMILY HEALTH & DENTAL CENTER INC site is 9th Street Family Health Center in Canton, 0.8 miles away.
Lincoln Street Health Center in Canton is the next one out, 1.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SE Community Market and Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Stark County carries 9 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Street Family Health Center | Same network · Canton | 0.8 mi |
| Lincoln Street Health Center | Same network · Canton | 1.7 mi |
| Massillon Professional Building | Same network · Massillon | 7.9 mi |
| SE Community Market and Health Center | Community Care Access · Canton | 0.8 mi |
| My Community Health Center - Canton | Community Care Access · Canton | 1.9 mi |
| JOHN LOPSHIRE MD | Telehealth · Greentown | 9.1 mi |
| My Community Health Center - Magnolia | Community Care Access · Magnolia | 9.6 mi |
| Good Samaritan Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Alliance | 15.9 mi |
| Alliance Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Alliance | 15.9 mi |
| AxessPointe Community Health Center/Akron - Pharmacy Admin | Community Care Access · Akron | 17.5 mi |
| Axesspointe Community Health Centers - Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Akron | 17.5 mi |
| AxessPointe CHC Barberton Location | Community Care Access · Barberton | 18.7 mi |
| AxessPointe Community Health Center/Barberton | Community Care Access · Barberton | 18.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Refuge of Hope
Does Refuge of Hope accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Refuge of Hope, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 330-454-2000 to confirm.
What kind of site is Refuge of Hope?
HRSA records Refuge of Hope as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. LIFECARE FAMILY HEALTH & DENTAL CENTER INC operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Refuge of Hope?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at Refuge of Hope. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 330-454-2000 for open days.
Where is Refuge of Hope?
Refuge of Hope is at 715 2nd St NE, Canton, OH, 44704-1128, Stark County. The area measures 2,795 people per square mile. Stark County holds 9 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Refuge of Hope?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Refuge of Hope charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 330-454-2000 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LIFECARE FAMILY HEALTH & DENTAL CENTER INC locations near Refuge of Hope?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LIFECARE FAMILY HEALTH & DENTAL CENTER INC sites to Refuge of Hope 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 Ohio?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) reads Ohio formularies free at 1-800-686-1578.