St. Marys Manor welcomes new Director of Nursing
October 27, 2021
Categories: News
CHCS is pleased to welcome Registered Nurse Kayle McNally-Knoblauch as the new Director of Nursing at St. Marys Manor.
McNally-Knoblauch, who goes by “Jake,” a nickname she earned when she was two and half years old and couldn’t sit still after a surgery to sew her thumb back on after an accident, grew up in Westmoreland and is a Rock Creek graduate. She earned Certified Nurse Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Registered Nurse qualifications...
Eastridge shifts to private rooms
March 30, 2021
Categories: News
Eastridge Skilled Nursing Facility has made an important change: All residents now have private rooms.
This change offers several advantages. First and foremost, it helps Eastridge maintain a more homelike atmosphere for residents. Residents are able to enjoy their own space and room for their belongings, which will make them more comfortable. Eastridge is also able to maintain the consistent staffing levels that are necessary to deliver the highest standard of care for residents....
Three generations of caring at St. Marys Manor
March 25, 2021
Categories: News
The new administrator of St. Marys Manor didn’t need a full tour on her first day. Shannon Heim, who started in early March, already knew her way around because she is the third generation in her family to care for residents there.
Both Heim’s grandmother, Donna Tarbutton, and her mother, Kim Wild, have worked at St. Marys Manor. Tarbutton began working for the Manor in 1966 as a charge nurse, then became Director of Nursing and served as co-administrator....
CHCS senior living facilities gradually reopen to visitors
February 26, 2021
Categories: News
Improving COVID-19 circumstances and growing numbers of vaccinations mean that Community HealthCare System can gradually relax visitor restrictions at Redbud Plaza Assisted Living, Eastridge Skilled Nursing Facility, and St. Marys Manor while still protecting the health of residents.
Important changes are as follows.
Redbud Plaza Assisted Living
All Redbud residents have now received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. As of February 27, 2021, Redbud...
Eastridge residents test positive for COVID-19
November 10, 2020
Categories: News
UPDATES:
November 18: All patients are being closely monitored, and appropriate actions are taken as need arises. CHCS invited KDHE to visit Eastridge to ensure that we are doing all we can to protect residents and staff. That visit took place on November 16. We will continue to provide updates as available. As of November 16, 22 residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Two have been hospitalized. All are...
CHCS urges area residents to take precautions, prevent the spread of COVID-19
October 29, 2020
Categories: Community health news, News
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment tracks 14-day COVID-19 positivity rates in every county, and each county is given a rating of green, yellow, or red.1 The most recent update from KDHE indicates that both Nemaha and Jackson counties are in the red. Pottawatomie and Marshall counties are yellow along with Wabaunsee, Shawnee, and Geary. Riley County and Douglas County are green. To find the most current information, visit the KDHE COVID-19 website and select Nursing Home Metrics.
Besides...
Mandatory COVID-19 testing begins at Eastridge and St. Marys Manor
September 23, 2020
Categories: News
COVID-19 has caused many problems this year, but one of the most concerning for many people has been the safety and isolation of loved ones in nursing homes. At Eastridge and St. Marys Manor, our staff has worked diligently to protect the vulnerable from COVID-19 infection while also ensuring that residents are cared for physically, spiritually, and mentally. Staff members have planned special activities and worked with residents to maintain family and social connections via FaceTime and visits...
Eastridge employee tests positive for COVID-19
September 9, 2020
Categories: News
An associate at Eastridge Skilled Nursing Facility in Centralia has tested positive for COVID-19. The associate was wearing a KN95 mask during their shift. When the associate was notified that they had tested positive, the associate was an hour and a half into their shift and left work immediately. The associate is asymptomatic and was tested at another workplace in a county in north-central Kansas as part of that facility's routine screening of all employees. At this time, no other...
Eastridge named to U.S. News Best Nursing Homes list
January 20, 2020
Categories: News
Eastridge Skilled Nursing Facility is one of the top nursing homes in the country according to U.S. News & World Report. The Centralia nursing home is operated by Community HealthCare System, or CHCS, and is one of 2,969 nursing homes out of 15,000 nationwide to earn the designation. In Kansas, Eastridge was one of only 27 homes to receive an overall rating of 5 out of 5.
“We’re proud of the quality experience we provide for our residents,” said Lura Flentie, CHCS director...
