Priest River Clinic | Kaniksu Community Health
Family Medicine • Priest River, ID • Since 2002 • 1 Priest River Clinic (BoNners Ferry and surrounding communities mentioned) locations
About
Kaniksu Community Health (KCH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive, affordable medical, pediatric, dental, behavioral health, and veteran care. The Priest River location is part of KCH’s 7-office network serving over 25,000 residents in Bonner and Boundary counties. Services are delivered through integrated clinical and administrative teams aiming to be a reliable medical home. Priest River location details (as listed): - Address: 6509 Highway 2, Priest River, ID 83856 - Part of a seven-office U.S. network with additional sites in Sandpoint, Ponderay (HQ), Bonners Ferry, and other nearby communities. If you’re seeking care at the Priest River clinic, you can expect coordinated services across primary medical care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and veteran services within the Kaniksu Community Health system.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
Priest River Clinic, Priest River, ID
Phone
(208) 448-2321
marketing@kchni.org
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday, 7 am – 5:00 pm
Telehealth
https://kchnorthidaho.org/patient-resources/telemedicine/
Emergency Care
24/7 triage nurse for urgent health questions
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Sliding scale program available to reduce barriers for uninsured or under-insured patients
sliding scale, private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered at the Priest River Clinic?
High‑quality family medicine and behavioral health services delivered by a holistic, patient‑centered team.
Is there financial assistance available?
The clinic welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance and offers a sliding scale program to reduce barriers to care for uninsured or under‑insured patients.
Are there additional patient support services on site?
On‑site patient assistance, a diaper bank for families in need, and medication delivery from the Sandpoint pharmacy.
Is there after-hours or urgent care support?
Yes, there is 24/7 access to a triage nurse for urgent health questions.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Dental): 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Yelp: 3/5 (17 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and knowledgeable pediatric care providers
- Helpful and kind dental staff who are patient with children and emergency cases
- Accessible services for patients of all economic backgrounds, including those with limited insurance
- Ability to secure appointments quickly
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding the departure of a doctor leading to reduced access to care for elderly and disabled patients in the Priest River area
- Perception that the organization has become more monetarily driven and less focused on community needs
- Mixed patient experiences reported on review platforms such as Yelp
- Reports of a potentially toxic workplace environment from employee perspectives
"Your decision has left Priest River and Priest Lake without a medical doctor. That means many of his patients, many of whom are elderly and disabled, now have to travel 25 to 60 miles to see a doctor in Sandpoint."
— Bonner County Daily Bee (Letter to the Editor)"The pediatricians here are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also genuinely kind, patient, and open. They take the time to listen, explain, and connect. Which means everything when it comes to your child’s care."
— LocalityBiz reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Medicaid cuts threaten rural healthcare access in North Idaho | Bonners Ferry Herald — Jul 24, 2025
- Medicaid cuts threaten rural healthcare access | Bonner County Daily Bee — Aug 5, 2025
- State committee hears potential affordable housing solutions in Sandpoint | Bonner County Daily Bee — Aug 16, 2025
- Legislative committee explores affordable housing in Sandpoint » Sandpoint Reader — Aug 21, 2025
- Kaniksu Land Trust eases restrictions on affordable housing project | Bonner County Daily Bee — Dec 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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