When should I go to the ER instead of urgent care in Fountain Valley?

Go to the emergency room at Orange Coast Medical Center for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe difficulty breathing, major trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or any condition where immediate hospitalization may be necessary. Urgent care is the right choice for infections, minor injuries, sprains, fever, rashes, and other non-life-threatening conditions. Most walk-in clinics in Fountain Valley can handle lacerations, fractures, and on-site diagnostic workups. If you are unsure, call the clinic first—staff can tell you whether your condition is within scope.

Does Medi-Cal cover urgent care in Fountain Valley?

Yes, many urgent care clinics in Fountain Valley accept Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program administered by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Coverage depends on your specific Medi-Cal managed care plan, which is coordinated through an Orange County health plan. Confirm that your chosen clinic participates in your plan before your visit. Eligible residents can apply for Medi-Cal through Covered California or the Orange County Social Services Agency.

Is there after-hours or late-night urgent care in Fountain Valley?

Some urgent care clinics in Fountain Valley offer extended evening hours—typically until 8 or 9 p.m.—and weekend availability. Truly 24-hour walk-in urgent care is less common in suburban Orange County. For after-midnight emergencies, the emergency department at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center on Brookhurst Street operates around the clock. Check Solv to see real-time hours and availability for clinics near you.

How long is the wait at urgent care in Fountain Valley?

Wait times vary by clinic, day, and time. Weekday mornings before 10 a.m. and early afternoons tend to be less busy than evenings and weekends. Booking ahead online through Solv typically reduces wait times significantly, as many clinics hold reserved spots for online appointments. Orange County's competitive urgent care market generally keeps capacity high and waits shorter compared to denser urban areas.

Can urgent care treat asthma flare-ups from wildfire smoke in Fountain Valley?

Yes. Urgent care clinics in Fountain Valley can evaluate and treat asthma exacerbations, including those triggered by wildfire smoke during Santa Ana wind events. Treatment may include nebulizer therapy, bronchodilators, and steroid prescriptions. For severe shortness of breath or oxygen saturation below normal, go directly to the ER at Orange Coast Medical Center. During elevated AQI periods, residents with asthma or COPD should follow California Air Resources Board advisories and keep rescue medications accessible.

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Exer Urgent Care, Rolling Hills Estates

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Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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395 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274395 Silver Spur Rd

4.42(149 reviews)

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Exer Urgent Care, Lawndale

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Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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16818 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA 9026016818 Hawthorne Blvd

4.17(114 reviews)

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3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM

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Exer Urgent Care, Covina

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420 W Rowland St, Covina, CA 91723420 W Rowland St

4.06(220 reviews)

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5:00 PM 5:30 PM

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10:00 AM 10:30 AM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM

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South County Urgent Care, San Clemente

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Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 926731300 Avenida Vista Hermosa

4.92(1.2k reviews)

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8:40 AM 9:00 AM 9:20 AM 9:40 AM 10:00 AM 10:20 AM 10:40 AM 11:00 AM

98% of patients recommend this clinic.

Great doctor explained my problem and he was friendly and I could tell he enjoyed his job..,,

Exer Urgent Care, Glendora

Exer Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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1365 S Grand Ave, Glendora, CA 917401365 S Grand Ave

4.26(197 reviews)

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3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM

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Prestige Medical Clinic And Urgent Care, Pomona

Prestige Medical Clinic And Urgent Care

Open until 6:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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1984 Indian Hill Blvd, Pomona, CA 917671984 Indian Hill Blvd

4.73(52 reviews)

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Lincoln Heights Urgent Care

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Mon 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Thu 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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2813 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 900312813 N Broadway

4.4(5 reviews)

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6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

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Exer Urgent Care, Pasadena - East Del Mar Blvd

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Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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3160 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 911073160 E Del Mar Blvd

4.16(299 reviews)

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1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM

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Advanced Urgent Care of Pasadena, Next to Petco and Starbucks!

Advanced Urgent Care of Pasadena

Open until 4:45 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
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Sat 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
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797 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105797 S Arroyo Pkwy

4.62(1.1k reviews)

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11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 3 times today on Solv.

Made same-day appointment, but still waited 30 minutes to be seen. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Exer Urgent Care, Pasadena - Allen Ave

Exer Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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215 Allen Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106215 Allen Ave

4.33(81 reviews)

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Exer Urgent Care, Eagle Rock

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4623 N Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900414623 N Eagle Rock Blvd

4.32(113 reviews)

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1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM

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Mederi Urgent Care, Los Angeles

Mederi Urgent Care

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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925 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029925 N Western Ave

4.88(134 reviews)

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Mederi Urgent Care, Los Feliz

Mederi Urgent Care

Open until 10:00 pm

Mon10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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401 W Los Feliz Rd, Glendale, CA 91204401 W Los Feliz Rd

4.75(92 reviews)

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93% of patients recommend this clinic.

Mederi Urgent Care , Glendale

Mederi Urgent Care

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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544 N Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91206544 N Glendale Ave

4.78(289 reviews)

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The best urgent care experience I’ve ever had. I was a first time patient and I was seen within 20 minutes, including the check in time. All the staff from the front desk to the doctor on duty were professional and kind. If only all medical establishments were like this one. Highly recommend.