Golden Valley Health Centers
Urgent Care • Modesto, CA • Since 1972 • Multiple locations listed; exact count not specified in excerpt locations
About
Golden Valley Health Centers (GVHC) operates as a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center with multiple sites in Central California, including Merced (HQ). They offer primary care and related health services and emphasize care regardless of ability to pay. GVHC is actively hiring and expanding services (optometrist, therapy positions) across several locations. For urgent care or no-appointment-needed services specifically in Modesto: Consider checking GVHC’s Modesto-related pages or contacting their main line for current urgent care availability, hours, and walk-in policies at any Modesto or nearby centers. Key contact and access points: - Phone: 866-682-4842 - Email: webcontact@gvhc.org - Website: gvhc.org (for location-specific details and current services) Bottom line: GVHC is a centralized nonprofit health network in Central California with Merced as HQ. The provided information does not confirm Modesto urgent care with no appointment needed; please verify via GVHC contact channels or local Modesto urgent care options.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
737 W. Childs Avenue, Merced, CA 95341, US
Phone
(209) 722-GVHC (4842) to schedule an appointment
info@cvpace.org
Opening Hours
Virtual Urgent Care Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 8:30 P.M.; Saturday 8:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.; Sunday 10:00 A.M. – 3 P.M. (as listed under Virtual Urgent Care hours); Urgent Care locations hours include Saturday hours at listed sites (specific site hours not fully enumerated in excerpt)
Telehealth
Yes (Virtual Urgent Care)
Emergency Care
9-1-1 or emergency room for life-threatening conditions
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is Urgent Care?
Urgent Care is a convenient walk-in, immediate care facility with no appointment necessary.
When should I use Urgent Care vs. Emergency?
Urgent Care is for conditions that aren’t emergencies but require urgent attention; emergencies call 9-1-1 or go to ER.
What should I do if my condition is life-threatening?
Call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency room immediately.
Can I schedule urgent care without an appointment?
Urgent Care is walk-in and available without an appointment.
Is there a Virtual Urgent Care option?
Yes, Virtual Urgent Care is available with specific hours.
How can I schedule an appointment or contact GVHC?
Call or Text (209) 722-GVHC (4842) or visit MyChart App Page to learn more.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.8/5.0 (725 reviews)
- Yelp: 1.6/5.0 (169 reviews)
Patients praise
- Convenient walk-in service with no appointment necessary
- Friendly and attentive clinical staff members noted by some patients
- Efficient and skilled care provided by certain individual practitioners
Common complaints
- Long wait times even with appointments
- Difficulties getting referrals or consistent care provider continuity
- Staff professionalism and communication concerns
- Administrative and prescription management issues
"Fantastic experience today at Urgent Care. The office was easy to navigate, efficient, and well-maintained. The staff were friendly and our provider... was amazing."
— Birdeye review"In two years, I never see the same medical practitioner twice... My prescriptions are always messed up because it's never the same doctor twice."
— Yelp reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Telehealth & Virtual Urgent Care | No Appointment Necessary | Golden Valley Health Centers — Apr 18, 2025
- GVHC Virtual Urgent Care: Get Fast and Convenient Care, Seven Days a Week! - Golden Valley Health Centers — Feb 12, 2026
- Appointments - Golden Valley Health Centers — Jan 6, 2026
- Golden Valley Health Centers | Modesto, CA | Booking — Dec 7, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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