Smith Center Health and Rehab
117 W 1st Street #369 · Smith Center, KS · 66967 · 7852826696
45 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Mission Health Communities
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,153 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
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.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 16, 2025
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.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C April 16, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2023
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.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C August 7, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 17, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 17, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 21, 2025 | Fine | $16,153 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175295 · certified since June 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.