Sunporch of Smith County
920 E Kansas Ave, Smith Center, KS 66967 · (785) 282-6722
Non profit - Other · 22 certified beds
Sunporch of Smith County has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2024, found 4 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 24, 2024 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.October 24, 2024 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.October 24, 2024 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.October 24, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 24, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.40 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.99 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.68 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.8% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 22 |
| Average residents per day | 21.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Smith Center Health and Rehab Smith Center · ★★★★★ 4 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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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Sunporch of Smith County on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.