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Smith Center Health and Rehab

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise long-term trusted provider. Still worth an in-person visit.

117 W 1st Street #369, Smith Center, KS 6696745 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 3 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility has a history of positive feedback from families regarding the care of their loved ones. Because the current reviews are very brief, families should perform a site visit to specifically investigate staffing levels and dining quality.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.89hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.64hrs
89%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
27%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
0%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility44.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
44.4%
US
19.5%
KS
23.2%
Smith
24.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.9%
Better than Avg
Here
2.9%
US
14.4%
KS
18.4%
Smith
17.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.5%
US
12.1%
KS
6.0%
Smith
3.2%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.7%
Better than Avg
Here
4.7%
US
15.3%
KS
17.5%
Smith
15.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.6%
Better than Avg
Here
98.6%
US
93.4%
KS
91.7%
Smith
95.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.1%
US
15.5%
KS
18.1%
Smith
12.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.5%
Better than Avg
Here
87.5%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Smith
83.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.7%
US
1.6%
KS
2.1%
Smith
2.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (10.1)
1 complaint-triggered
$16,153 in fines

Smith Center Health and Rehab shows persistent issues across multiple surveys, with one complaint filed by families regarding accident hazards. The facility repeatedly struggles with fire safety requirements, building maintenance, and medication management, with the same problems appearing across surveys from 2022 through 2025. While the facility has correction dates for most deficiencies, the recurring pattern suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining compliance standards.

Apr 16, 2025Routine
18
0353Potential for harm · Widespread

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0801Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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 drugs.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0781Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

0851Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

Jan 21, 2025Complaint
1
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Aug 7, 2023Routine
15
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0741Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0926Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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 drugs.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0291Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Feb 17, 2022Routine
8
0222Potential for harm · Widespread

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 21, 2025

$16,153

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Smith Center Health and Rehab

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Mission Health Communities

Chain Size

33 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 11 of 40

Ownership & Management

Owners

Kansas Operator LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Barres, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

T and C Capital Assets, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Windward Health Partners LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Crino, Bryan

Owner (parent company)

Feuer, Scott

Owner (parent company)

Lindeman, Stuart

Owner (parent company)

Passero, Joseph

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Lindeman, StuartOfficer / DirectorYoakum, JamieOfficer / DirectorKansas Operator LLCManagerMission Health Communities, LLCManagerYoakum, JamieManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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