Golden Valley Health Centers
Urgent Care • Merced, CA • Since 1972
About
Golden Valley Health Centers (GVHC) is a Merced, California-based nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center offering comprehensive, affordable health care across four offices in Central California. Services span family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, podiatry, dental, optometry, behavioral health, and health education/outreach. GVHC emphasizes care for all patients regardless of ability to pay, with a growing team of 1,000+ staff nationwide and locations near Yosemite and the Bay Area. Contact: 866-682-4842; web contact: webcontact@gvhc.org. HQ: 737 W. Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
857 West Childs Ave., Merced, CA 95341
Phone
Appointments: (209) 722-GVH C (4842)
info@cvpace.org
Opening Hours
Urgent Care: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. to 8:30 P.M.; Saturday 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (as listed). Office services appear to be Mon–Fri 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. for Adult Medicine, Optometry, Podiatry; Pharmacy hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 A.M.–7:00 P.M., Fri 8:00 A.M.–5:30 P.M., Sat 8:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Walk-Ins Welcome
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome.
Phone
Appointments: (209) 722-gvhc (4842); Pharmacy: (209)722-GVRX (4879); Senior Center Phone: 209-385-5600; Fax: 877-436-1488; Office: 209-385-5645.
Office Hours
Urgent Care Monday – Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Saturday: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Pharmacy Prescriptions: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 A.M.-7:00 P.M. Friday: 8:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M. Saturday 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Adult Medicine Monday – Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Optometry Monday – Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Podiatry Monday – Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye/Google: 4.7/5 (370 (Birdeye/Google aggregation) and 27 (Birdeye/Google aggregation))
- Yelp (via Apple Maps): 1.5/5 (51)
Patients praise
- Professionalism and attentiveness of some staff members
- Compassionate care from certain doctors and nurses
- Clean and welcoming environment
- Efficient service and reduced wait times (in some experiences)
- Convenient pharmacy services for some patients
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling or obtaining timely appointments
- Perceived lack of care quality or rushed visits
- Issues with staff professionalism or communication
- Problems with prescription refills
- Frustration with being referred to the emergency room instead of being treated on-site
"it all about quantity not the quality of care. they rush you out even if patient have concern or question"
— Yelp reviewer"The specialists are fantastic."
— Birdeye/Google reviewer"the staff is rude, and your answering service can’t be understood"
— Google reviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Golden Valley Health Centers Expands Access to Pharmacy Services in Merced - Golden Valley Health Centers — Jun 3, 2026
- Medi-Cal Changes in 2026: What You Need To Do Now - Golden Valley Health Centers — Nov 25, 2025
- Golden Valley Health Centers Expands Access to Pharmacy Services in Merced - Golden Valley Health Centers — Jun 3, 2026
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