Sunporch of Dodge City
501 W Beeson Road · Dodge City, KS · 67801 · 6202277512
45 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
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 March 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 6, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2021
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 6, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected July 6, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 8, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 6, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 8, 2021
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected July 6, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175207 · certified since May 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.