Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Smith Center, Kansas
1 of 2 nursing homes in Smith Center (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Kansas statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
67
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$16,153 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Smith Center, Kansas, is adequate, with only 2 facilities and 50% recommended. Families should consider SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY, which has a B+ rating and 4 stars, as it stands out in a market with no facilities in the caution or avoid tiers.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY (83) — Sunporch of Smith County shines with a strong Trust Score of 83/100 and a solid CMS rating of 4★. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community well-being and provides personalized care in its cozy 22-bed environment, making it an excellent choice for residents seeking quality support.
The other 1 Smith Center facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $16K.
Recommended
Sunporch of Smith County shines with a strong Trust Score of 83/100 and a solid CMS rating of 4★. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community well-being and provides personalized care in its cozy 22-bed environment, making it an excellent choice for residents seeking quality support.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Smith Center Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $16,153
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Smith Center Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Smith Center's city average is 3.5 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Smith Center facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Smith Center avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Smith Center facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Smith Center, KS are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Smith Center (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Smith Center "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Smith Center?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.