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Preventive Care Clinic • Tacoma, WA • Since 1969
About
Community Health Care is a nonprofit health organization based in Tacoma, Washington, offering family practice and compassionate, accessible care for patients with or without insurance in the greater Tacoma and Pierce County area. Key points: - Founded in 1969; headquarters in Tacoma - 10 offices across the United States (primarily in WA) - Mission: provide the highest quality health care with compassionate service for all - Services highlighted: patient advocacy, family practice, and community-focused programs - Organization details: 175 employees, annual revenue around $20 million - Contact and location: HQ at 1148 Broadway, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402; additional offices listed in Tacoma, Lakewood, Spanaway, and surrounding areas If you’re seeking specific location within Tacoma, the HQ address and nearby office options (e.g., 11225 Pacific Ave, Tacoma; 1148 Broadway, Tacoma) may be most relevant.
Clinic Type
Preventive Care Clinic
Address
1148 Broadway, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402, US
Phone
Call (253) 722-2161 to schedule an appointment for routine care or a chronic condition.
patientadvocate@commhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Telehealth
We are helping our health care community by making virtual care options more accessible than ever before
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is ABCD training?
ABCD trained dentists who deliver preventive care and treatment to children.
Scheduling Appointments for New and Established Patients
Call (253) 722-2161 to schedule an appointment for routine care or a chronic condition.
Our dental clinics are open for your routine cleanings and care as well as emergency care. Call (253) 722-2151 for an appointment
This indicates dental clinic appointment availability and contact number.
Medicare Care Management Program
Community Health Care is excited to offer you a new care management program, designed for individuals with Medicare, connecting you with a personal care coordinator who knows you and your needs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Hilltop Adult Medical Clinic): 2.7 out of 5 stars (92 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some individual medical providers are praised for being caring, thorough, and knowledgeable
- Positive experiences reported with nursing staff and pharmacy support in certain instances
- Appreciation for sliding scale payment options and accessibility of services
Common complaints
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling and long wait times
- Reports of unprofessional or rude front desk and administrative staff
- Issues with communication, prescription processing, and referrals
- Dissatisfaction with the bedside manner of certain medical providers
"Waited 2 months for an appointment. Abrasive doctor who shared no insight into their reasoning for what I should do and expense costs."
— LocalityBiz Review"After a horrible experience somewhere else which resulted in me walking out crying, I went to this walk in clinic today and received excellent care. The receptionist, MA and Doctor Puett were amazing."
— LocalityBiz Review"The clinic is very clean, the staff and doctors are kind and patient. The office staff works really hard to ensure that you have access to a comprehensive healing experience..."
— LocalityBiz ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SEIU members to picket at health care sites in Tacoma area | Tacoma News Tribune — Jan 27, 2026
- Clinic Workers at Community Health Care Will Picket to Demand Strong Contract with Fair Pay, Benefits, and Investment in Care - SEIU Healthcare 1199NW — Jan 27, 2026
- 300 healthcare workers picket for good wages, stable benefits — The STAND — Jan 29, 2026
- ‘Not enough docs.’ Will end of Tacoma physician training program worsen that? - Yahoo News Canada — Feb 4, 2026
- As health insurance costs climb, UWT connects students to affordable care – The Tacoma Ledger — Nov 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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