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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AME Medical Group, Norwalk Urgent Care

AME Medical Group

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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14359 Pioneer Blvd, Norwalk, CA 9065014359 Pioneer Blvd

4.7(565 reviews)

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96% of patients recommend this clinic.

I like ame medical every things are good. Thank you.

AME Medical Group, Long Beach Urgent Care

AME Medical Group

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

3300 E South St, Long Beach, CA 908053300 E South St

4.63(2.6k reviews)

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95% of patients recommend this clinic.

Dr. Watkins was great she was attentive and helpful!!

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Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tue 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wed 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thu 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SunClosed
Nov 11 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Nov 26Closed
Nov 27 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

9200 Colima Rd, Whittier, CA 906059200 Colima Rd

4.81(91 reviews)

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AME Medical Group, Whittier I Urgent Care

AME Medical Group

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

12472 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 9060212472 Washington Blvd

4.69(2.4k reviews)

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93% of patients recommend this clinic.

I like the way staff is and very helpful and P A also very helpful

AME Medical Group, Downey Florence Urgent Care

AME Medical Group

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun10:00 am - 3:00 pm

8500 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 902408500 Florence Ave

4.58(5.3k reviews)

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9:00 AM 11:00 AM

Popular Clinic! Booked 6 times today on Solv.

New stuff are friendly but others no even has any gesture for patients Clean rooms nice areas or waiting room Except restroom smell bad But is clean nothing bad just the smell But everything is good time and manners But doctor K she’s adorable very flexible to speak with her and she ask and listen perfectly i love this doctor is kind of the doctors we need it I recommend this place even stuff are kind of no courtesy or friendly they do their job Before i forget they need new materials like blood pleasure need to remplace it was rip and looks old Thank you for asking a d i appreciate it doctor and stuff

Marque Urgent Care, Clínica Bienestar, South Gate

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4155 Tweedy Blvd, South Gate, CA 902804155 Tweedy Blvd

4.6(65 reviews)

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This is the perfect place for what I need. I need easy availability with decent day time hours. Doctor made sure that I knew how to proceed with my care. Highly recommended!

South County Urgent Care, San Clemente

South County Urgent Care

Open until 6:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 926731300 Avenida Vista Hermosa

4.92(1.3k reviews)

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100% of patients recommend this clinic.

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

Prestige Medical Clinic And Urgent Care, Ontario

Prestige Medical Clinic And Urgent Care

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

2219 S Mountain Ave, Ontario, CA 917622219 S Mountain Ave

3.67(3 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 1 time today on Solv.

My son had a severe cough and of course late at night was able to schedule appointment within 20 min plus great service

Exer Urgent Care, Glendora

Exer Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Nov 26Closed

1365 S Grand Ave, Glendora, CA 917401365 S Grand Ave

4.31(265 reviews)

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10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 6 times today on Solv.

Prestige Medical Clinic And Urgent Care, Pomona

Prestige Medical Clinic And Urgent Care

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

1984 Indian Hill Blvd, Pomona, CA 917671984 Indian Hill Blvd

4.66(173 reviews)

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Exer Urgent Care, Pasadena - East Del Mar Blvd

Exer Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Nov 26Closed

3160 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 911073160 E Del Mar Blvd

4.23(469 reviews)

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10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 9 times today on Solv.

Exer Urgent Care, Pasadena - South Fair Oaks Ave

Exer Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Nov 26Closed

797 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105797 S Fair Oaks Ave

4.33(527 reviews)

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10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 9 times today on Solv.

Exer Urgent Care, Eagle Rock

Exer Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Nov 26Closed

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

4.3(183 reviews)

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10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM

Popular Clinic! Booked 7 times today on Solv.

Mederi Urgent Care, Los Angeles

Mederi Urgent Care

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

925 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029925 N Western Ave

4.85(276 reviews)

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94% of patients recommend this clinic.

Fast and professional.. I went and rapid check in and fast waiting maybe no to many people

Mederi Urgent Care, Los Feliz

Mederi Urgent Care

Open until 10:00 pm

Mon10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tue10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wed10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thu10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sun10:00 am - 10:00 pm

401 W Los Feliz Rd, Glendale, CA 91204401 W Los Feliz Rd

4.77(222 reviews)

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Mederi Urgent Care , Glendale

Mederi Urgent Care

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

544 N Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91206544 N Glendale Ave

4.79(530 reviews)

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94% of patients recommend this clinic.

Great medical care. Excellent facility, range if services. Knowledgeable professionals and staff who are friendly, quick and efficient.

Athena - Urgent Care Clinic, 100117

Athena - Urgent Care Clinic

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

1141 Buckingham Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 926261141 Buckingham Dr

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Smart Care, Addams Family Care

Smart Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

13 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 9262613 Adams Ave

4.5(8 reviews)

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A&C Urgent Care , Anaheim

A&C Urgent Care

Open until 10:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

1000 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 928051000 S Anaheim Blvd

3.4(5 reviews)

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Very friendly staff. Came in for COVID testing the wait time was less than expected. The test did NOT HURT BY THE WAY. Definitely recommend!

Marque Urgent Care, Buena Park Physical Chiro Therapy

Marque Urgent Care

Open until 12:30 pm

MonClosed
Tue 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Thu 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
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8970 S Knott Ave, Buena Park, CA 906208970 S Knott Ave

4.86(7 reviews)

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Prestige Medical Clinic And Urgent Care, Pomona

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Mederi Urgent Care, Los Angeles

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Athena - Urgent Care Clinic, 100117

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Smart Care, Addams Family Care

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