Community HealthCare System St. Marys Family Health Center sits right at 206 S Grand Ave in St. Marys, Kansas, and it's part of the bigger Community HealthCare System, offering care for folks of all ages, with family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, dentistry, and orthopedic services all in one place, which helps people get the care they need without driving far, and you'll find the physicians Dr. Carl Bruce Carroll and Nurse Practitioner Julia Ingwerson handling a lot of the family practice cases there, but there's also the Tallgrass Surgical Center right there for outpatient surgeries like adenoidectomy, hernia repair, and gallbladder removal, and if you need x-rays or more advanced tests like a cardiac MRI or bone density scan, they do that on-site too, which makes it easier for seniors or anyone with limited mobility to get things done in one trip, plus they offer lab work, specialty clinics, and rehabilitation like physical, occupational, and speech therapy so folks can get stronger or recover right where they live.
The facility covers assisted living and memory care, and it ties into St. Marys Manor, a 40-bed skilled nursing facility that's Medicaid certified, so seniors needing a higher level of everyday help, or those dealing with memory problems, can live in a place that's built for safety and comfort, and with the pharmacy close by, residents can get prescriptions filled quickly, plus there's a hospital nearby in case of emergencies, which helps families worry a little less. There's a peaceful setting, and you'll see retirement apartments, adult day care, and social services available, so there's ways for everyone to find a bit of independence but still know support is close, along with nutrition counseling from registered dietitians when someone needs meal planning or help with diet. Folks can use the barbershop or beauty salon for regular haircuts, and spiritual needs get met with a place of worship nearby. The center sees pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and helps with chronic diseases like diabetes or heart trouble, mental health issues, pain management, and screenings for cancer or cholesterol, and if someone needs language help, like Chinese, they can get it. Transportation services are available, which helps seniors get to appointments, and the staff works as a team to focus on what each individual needs, whether that's regular medical care, surgery, therapy, or help just getting through their day.
