Sunporch of Smith County
920 E Kansas Ave · Smith Center, KS · 66967 · 7852826722
22 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Grace Team Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 24, 2024
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.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 4, 2021
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F November 4, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 18, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175565 · certified since September 30, 2019. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.