Carestl Health
Carestl Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Missouri and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. In 2025 it served 16,259 patients, up 9.7% from 14,820 in 2024. 21.5% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 15.5% across Missouri health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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16,259Patients served, 2025
21.5%of patients uninsured
48.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$913Total accrued cost per patient
Carestl Health compared with Missouri and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Carestl Health | Missouri health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 27.9% | 32.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 10.5% | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 92.8% | 90.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 21.5% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 48.5% | 51.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 14.9% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 15.1% | 23.0% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $913 | $1,629 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 42.3% | 46.3% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 23.4% | 34.7% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 43.4% | 42.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 75.3% | 69.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 20.3% | 29.4% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 85.5% | 81.3% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 82.5% | 83.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 84.6% | 78.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 9,474 |
| Dental | 2,533 |
| Mental health | 882 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16,259 | $913 | 21.5% | 48.5% |
| 2024 | 14,820 | $1,259 | 41.0% | 40.0% |
| 2023 | 24,626 | $1,204 | 16.0% | 38.2% |
| 2022 | 21,986 | $1,303 | 18.2% | 49.0% |
| 2021 | 25,603 | $872 | 19.4% | 37.8% |
| 2020 | 24,319 | – | 27.5% | 33.7% |
| 2019 | 20,002 | – | 22.7% | 39.2% |
| 2018 | 20,113 | – | 20.5% | 37.6% |
| 2017 | 21,472 | – | 22.6% | 39.6% |
| 2016 | 23,992 | – | 25.9% | 42.4% |
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