ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Smith Center Health And Rehab

117 W 1St Street #369, Smith Center, KS 66967

CMS 4/5 stars #2 of 2 in Smith County (785) 282-6696
Certified beds
45
Occupancy
83%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $16,153 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

17/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.94 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 23% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $16,153 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.67 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.94 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.25 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 22.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 14 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 16, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Apr 16, 2025 F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 16, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 16, 2025 F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 16, 2025 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 16, 2025 F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 16, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Apr 16, 2025 F0851

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, minimal potential

J Jan 21, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITIES, which operates 33 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
LINDEMAN, STUART Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
YOAKUM, JAMIE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KANSAS OPERATOR LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITIES, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
YOAKUM, JAMIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BARRES, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
T AND C CAPITAL ASSETS, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
WINDWARD HEALTH PARTNERS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CRINO, BRYAN Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FEUER, SCOTT Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LINDEMAN, STUART Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PASSERO, JOSEPH Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Smith Center Health And Rehab

What is the ElderGrade for Smith Center Health And Rehab? +

Smith Center Health And Rehab holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Smith Center Health And Rehab? +

Residents receive an average of 3.67 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Smith Center Health And Rehab been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 14 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Smith Center Health And Rehab accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Smith Center Health And Rehab is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.