Rural Health Services | Affordable, Quality Healthcare
Free Medical Clinic • Aiken, SC • Since 1971
About
Rural Health Services (RHS) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Aiken County, South Carolina. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Aiken, RHS operates 6 offices and employs about 38 staff. The organization provides affordable, comprehensive primary and preventive care, plus specialty services, regardless of ability to pay. Services span pediatrics, adult medicine and geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dentistry (adult and pediatric), podiatry, optometry, dermatology, mammography, nutrition, behavioral health, and outreach enrollment. RHS emphasizes culturally competent care in a home-like setting and features a mobile outreach unit and satellite facilities in Clearwater and South Aiken. Contact: 803-380-7000; main address: 1000 Clyburn Pl, Aiken, SC 29801 (HQ).
Clinic Type
Free Medical Clinic
Address
1000 Clyburn Pl, Aiken, South Carolina 29801, US
Phone
803-380-7000
enunez@ruralhs.org
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Aggregate): 3.2 out of 5 stars (based on 21 reviews) (21)
- Birdeye (Aggregate): 3.8 out of 5 stars (based on 9 reviews) (9)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive experiences with specific clinical staff and providers who are perceived as kind and thorough
- Convenience of the pharmacy services, including drive-thru options
- Availability of sliding-fee scale and accessible payment options for those without insurance
- General mission of providing essential community-based healthcare services
Common complaints
- Difficulties with communication, including unreachable phone systems and unresponsive staff
- Long wait times and challenges with appointment scheduling/rescheduling
- Reports of unprofessional or rude behavior by some front-desk and clinical staff
- Concerns regarding administrative organization and follow-up on care (e.g., bloodwork or medication refills)
"The staff and doctors are very friendly people and are very concerned about your health... I love the drive thru pharmacy. It's fast, easy and convenient."
— Rural Health Services website testimonial"I wish i could give this place a zero but that’s not an option. Phone system completely sucks... The nurses are completely rude... This was the most unorganized office I had ever been too."
— Patient review on LocalityBizSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Rural Health Services names new CEO — Jul 2, 2026
- Project Connect: Improving Aiken inmate healthcare, re-entry to community | WJBF — May 19, 2026
- Rural Health Services hosting 3rd annual Community Baby Shower | WJBF — Jul 15, 2025
- Aiken organizations come together for resource showcase — Jun 1, 2026
- Homelessness-focused healthcare event returns to Aiken — Aug 5, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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