Medical Facilities - Smith Center Kansas
Speech Therapy • Smith Center, KS
Clinic Type
Speech Therapy
Address
614 S. Main, Smith Center, KS 66967
Phone
785-686-3000
debby.ponton@mendedheartscounselingks.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What services are offered at Gardner Wellness & Therapy for Speech Therapy?
The page mentions Physical Therapy & Exercise Facility with monthly memberships and entry with key fob to exercise. It does not specify speech therapy services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 84% patient experience rating
- Medicare.gov (Care Compare): 83% would recommend
- OpenNPI (CMS data): 3 out of 5 stars (overall rating)
- U.S. News & World Report: 5 out of 5 stars (patient experience for doctors) (41 reviews)
Patients praise
- High patient recommendation rates for the local hospital (approx. 83-84%)
- Positive feedback regarding staff demeanor, including reports of helpful and well-informed employees
- Accessible medical presence and doctors for the local community
- Recognition of the hospital's role in providing acute-care resources in a convenient, local setting
Common complaints
- Billing confusion, including unexpected charges for ER visits and incorrect payer billing (e.g., X-ray interpretations)
- Documented deficiencies related to accident hazards and supervision in local nursing care facilities
- Past federal nursing home violations and penalties (e.g., 2020)
- Specific safety and quality of care measure discrepancies compared to national values in some assessments
"I liked the atmosphere. It was a nice environment. People seem excited about their jobs, they're well-informed and they are helpful."
— Smith County Memorial Hospital official website"The patient was billed for an ER visit as a general practice visit under Tricare Prime, resulting in a substantial out-of-pocket payment."
— Seniors.fyi reviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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