Best Affordable Urgent Care in El Monte & Pico Rivera
Urgent Care • El Monte, CA • Since 1994 • 2 (Pico Rivera and El Monte) locations
About
SCMC Overview for Your query: - What it is: Southern California Medical Center (SCMC) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering affordable, ongoing primary care and urgent care across Los Angeles County. - Services relevant to your search: Urgent care and same-day appointments aimed at fast, accessible care for families; pediatric services; women’s health; dental; behavioral health; HIV prevention and treatment; “COVID test to treat” program. - Locations near El Monte and Pico Rivera: multiple LA-area sites, including El Monte (12100 E Valley Blvd, Ste 109A) and Pico Rivera (8825 Whittier Blvd). HQ is in Van Nuys. - Key strengths: Integrated care model to reduce fragmentation, extended hours, and urgent care expansion to improve convenience and reduce ED visits. - Recent update: Grand opening of a new Urgent Care in El Monte announced (as of 2025-12-02). Bottom line: If you’re seeking affordable urgent care in El Monte or Pico Rivera, SCMC offers same-day/urgent care options within a nonprofit FQHC network, with additional pediatric, dental, and preventive services across several LA-area sites.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
Pico Rivera & El Monte, Southern California
Phone
+1-833-999-7262
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Opening Hours
24/7 urgent care available
Telehealth
24/7 urgent care options for after-hours needs
Emergency Care
Non-life-threatening conditions treated; emergency services not specified
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Medi-Cal accepted; no insurance? affordable urgent care pricing
Cash, Medicaid, Medi-Cal, Credit/debit may be implied by cash pricing, Cash pricing
Languages Spoken
Pricing
FAQs
Do you need an appointment for urgent care?
No appointment necessary; walk-in urgent care.
Is Medi-Cal accepted?
Yes, Medi-Cal accepted.
How much does an urgent care visit cost?
We offer affordable urgent care pricing.
Do you accept Medi-Cal?
Yes, Medi-Cal is accepted.
Is an appointment required?
Walk-in urgent care is available; no appointment is necessary.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Solv Health (Centro Medico): 3.7/5 (8)
- Birdeye (Pico Urgent Care & Family Medical Centers): 3.0/5 (22)
- BestProsInTown (Concentra Urgent Care): Not explicitly specified but noted for high level of care (189)
Patients praise
- Friendly and professional staff when present
- Convenient walk-in availability and generally fast service for some patients
- Affordable pricing options compared to alternatives
- Helpful care for non-life-threatening conditions and routine physicals
Common complaints
- Long wait times and inefficient appointment management
- Poor customer service and lack of responsiveness to patient needs
- Difficulty getting appointments or being turned away near closing times
- Inconsistent or poor quality of care from medical staff
"I had a great experience here. The staff was very friendly and professional... Prices are also VERY reasonable!"
— Unilocal (Centro Medico)"Worst urgent care ever. I wish I could put 0 stars or negative but they don't allow that. They have you make appointments but then you end up waiting 2 hours to get called in."
— MapQuest (Pico Urgent Care & Family Medical Centers)"I actually give this place a 0. I went in a hurry today to get there before they close... and get turned away. They told me the doctor is not seeing any more patients."
— Yelp (AME Medical Group)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Best Affordable Urgent Care in El Monte & Pico Rivera — Sep 23, 2025
- Southern California Medical Center Celebrates Grand Opening of Urgent Care at El Monte Clinic — Nov 26, 2025
- Urgent Care in Pico Rivera, CA: Walk-In Clinics
- Dr. Keith Aaron J. Somsanith, DO - Family Medicine Doctor in Pico Rivera, CA — May 14, 2026
- 18 Clinics in Pico Rivera 90660, Pico Rivera CA - Practo — Jul 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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