Smith Center Health And Rehab
Smith Center, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175295) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,153
Phone: (785) 282-6696 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Smith Center Health And Rehab has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Smith Center Health And Rehab reports 3.67 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.5%.
Smith Center Health And Rehab has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,153.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Smith Center Health And Rehab is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Smith Center, Smith County, Kansas. The facility has been certified since June 1994 and is licensed for 45 beds, with an average of 37.2 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Smith Center Health And Rehab holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.67 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 22.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,153.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
This facility is part of the Mission Health Communities chain, which operates 30 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars across the chain.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recently published CMS dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.67 per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and turnover of 22.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,153.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 45 beds with an average daily census of 37.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Mission Health Communities chain, which operates 30 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 stars in each of the four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7852826696 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7852826696 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175295?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.