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Sunporch of Smith County

920 E Kansas Ave, Smith Center, KS 66967

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Sunporch of Smith County is a nursing home in Smith Center, Kansas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(785) 282-6722
Last standard health inspection
October 24, 2024 (2 years ago)
Certified beds
22
Residents per day, on average
20.7
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Legal business name
Sunporch of Smith Center INC
Chain
Grace Team Services
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Kansas average (9 vs 28).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0343 from the fire safety inspection on October 24, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0346 from the fire safety inspection on October 24, 2024.

  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  9. 4 citations

    Health inspection on October 24, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0726. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.

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  10. 7 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 24, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

    • Citation E0032. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0712 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

    • Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

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  11. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  12. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  14. 3 citations

    Health inspection on May 3, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2023.

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  15. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on May 3, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2023.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2023.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2021.

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  16. 2 citations

    Health inspection on November 4, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2021.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2021.

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  17. 8 citations

    Fire safety inspection on November 4, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0024. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Sunporch of Smith County last inspected?

CMS lists October 24, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Sunporch of Smith County have?

CMS lists 9 health citations since November 4, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Sunporch of Smith County been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Sunporch of Smith County?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Sunporch of Smith County a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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