Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 40 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (17 vs median 9.0)
- High staff turnover (93%)
- High RN turnover (100%)
Bottom 25% in KS · Below recommended RN staffing · Significantly below average staffing · Very high staff turnover · Worst in HMG HEALTHCARE chain · $126,993 in fines
What this means for your family
While some families report positive experiences with recent facility updates and specific staff members, there are recurring, serious reports of medication errors and slow response times. We strongly advise you to conduct an unannounced visit during evening or weekend hours to observe staffing levels and call-light response times firsthand before making a decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
40 reviews on Google“Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the facility's recent updates and friendly staff, while others report severe concerns regarding neglect and poor clinical care. Multiple reviewers have raised alarms about medication management errors, long response times for call lights, and inconsistent hygiene standards. Families considering this facility should be aware of the stark contrast between recent positive reports and serious allegations of systemic understaffing and communication failures.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Recent facility updates and improvements
- Responsive communication from specific staff members
- Inviting common areas
Concerns
- Medication management errors and missed doses (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Long wait times for call light responses (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inconsistent hygiene and lack of bathing for residents (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Understaffing and reliance on agency staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 46 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed you are active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that family input to make concrete improvements to the care experience here?
- 2With the recent updates to the facility, what specific changes have you implemented to ensure residents receive more consistent support with daily hygiene and bathing routines?
- 3Could you walk me through the current protocol for medication administration to ensure accuracy and timely delivery for residents?
- 4I understand that staffing can be a challenge in this industry; what steps are you taking to reduce reliance on agency staff and ensure residents are familiar with their primary caregivers?
- 5When a resident uses their call light, what is your internal goal for response time, and how do you monitor that to ensure no one is left waiting?
- 6What does a typical day look like for residents in terms of social engagement, and how do you ensure those activities remain consistent regardless of staffing levels?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff and specifically Chelsea made sure that my father was well taken care of and always updated us on his condition.”
“Smoky Hill has really updated the place in the last couple of years!!! I have had several friends stay there and had there parents stay there as they age and it has been a great experience!”
“My sister had to go to this facility; before her arrival the facility already had covid issues. When she arrived the communication between hospital and facility was so poor, she went without some of her meds for days.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
13
measures
4
measures
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Smoky Hill has a concerning pattern of family-filed complaints, triggering 33 of 86 deficiencies across 12 surveys, including serious issues with resident protection from abuse and neglect. The most recurring problems involve accident prevention and safety, wound care management, and resident rights violations. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent complaints about basic care and safety suggest ongoing quality concerns that families should carefully investigate before placement.
Feb 19, 2026Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Dec 10, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Sep 3, 2025Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Apr 23, 2025Routine21
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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.
Feb 19, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Sep 18, 2024Complaint3
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 19, 2026
$18,530
Payment Denial
Jul 10, 2025
14-day denial
Fine
Feb 19, 2025
$10,339
Fine
Sep 18, 2024
$18,368
Fine
Jul 8, 2024
$27,599
Fine
Dec 27, 2023
$72,254
Payment Denial
Dec 27, 2023
33-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Hmg Healthcare
33 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 33 of 33 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Culp, Roland
Owner
Healthmark Group Ltd
Owner · Organization
Hmg Park Manor of Salina LLC
Owner · Organization
Hmg Services LLC
Owner · Organization
Hm Group LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Hmg Healthcare LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Culp, Roland
Owner (parent company)
Daspit, Laurence
Owner (parent company)
Pico, Ana
Owner (parent company)
Prince, Derek
Owner (parent company)
Prince, Derek
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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