Sunporch Of Smith County
Smith Center, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175565) · 22 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 282-6722 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sunporch Of Smith County has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Sunporch Of Smith County reports total nurse staffing of about 4.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
Sunporch Of Smith County has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sunporch Of Smith County is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Smith Center, Kansas, operated as a non-profit facility. It is certified for 22 beds and reports an average daily census of 21.7 residents, making it a small facility. The home has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since September 30, 2019, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sunporch Of Smith County holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5, staffing rating of 5, and quality measure (QM) rating of 2. These four ratings assess different aspects of care and combine to form the overall score.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Sunporch Of Smith County is part of the Grace Team Services chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.6 out of 5.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare and the facility before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sunporch Of Smith County has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
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 about 4.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 44.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 22 beds and has an average daily census of 21.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit facility that is part of the Grace Team Services chain, which includes 9 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 30, 2019.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings: overall (5 stars), health inspection (5 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (2 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 7852826722 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7852826722 to arrange a visit and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175565?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.