Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center
Salina, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175185) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 5 totaling $140,605 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (785) 823-7107 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center reports 3.25 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 94.1%, which is very high.
Yes, Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center has 5 federal fines on record totaling $140,605.00, plus 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently poor quality.
About this facility
Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Salina, Saline County, Kansas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1989. The facility is certified for 90 beds and has an average daily census of 64.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Smoky Hill has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 1 star, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.24531 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.32033 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 94.1%.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $140,605.00, along with 2 payment denials on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. The facility is also designated as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as having a history of persistent poor quality and is subject to increased CMS inspection oversight.
Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center is part of the Hmg Healthcare chain, which operates 31 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.24531 hours per resident per day, including 0.32033 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 94.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 5 fines totaling $140,605.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus Facility program for persistently poor quality.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 90 beds with an average daily census of 64.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Hmg Healthcare chain, which operates 31 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 17, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Smoky Hill scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7858237107 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7858237107 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175185?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.