Smith Center Health and Rehab
117 W 1st Street #369, Smith Center, KS 66967 · (785) 282-6696
For profit - Corporation · 45 certified beds
Smith Center Health and Rehab has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 7 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $16,153 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 16, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.April 16, 2025 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 16, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.April 16, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.April 16, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.April 16, 2025 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.April 16, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.April 16, 2025 · F0851 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 21, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,153January 21, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.67 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.94 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.27 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 22.5% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 37.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Sunporch of Smith County Smith Center · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Belleville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Belleville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Park Villa Clyde · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sunset Home Inc Concordia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Linn Community Nursing Home Linn · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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