SMITH CENTER HEALTH AND REHAB

Smith Center Health and Rehab is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 117 W 1st Street in Smith Center, Kansas (ZIP code 66967). The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 45 certified beds, making it a smaller facility relative to the national average. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance across measured categories. Smith Center Health and Rehab holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility received a 4-star rating in health inspections, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. Staffing also received a 4-star rating, indicating that nurse and aide staffing levels are above average compared to similar facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating, which evaluates clinical outcomes such as resident mobility, pain management, and hospital readmission rates, received a 3-star rating, consistent with the national average. Smith Center Health and Rehab is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria as determined by the state of Kansas. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (785) 282-6696 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment arrangements that may be available. When compared to national benchmarks, Smith Center Health and Rehab performs above average in two of the four CMS rating categories. Its overall 4-star rating, combined with above-average scores in health inspections and staffing, positions it favorably relative to the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, indicating performance consistent with typical facilities across the country. Located in Smith County in north-central Kansas, this facility serves residents in a rural area where access to skilled nursing care options may be more limited than in urban settings. The 45-bed capacity reflects a smaller, community-oriented operation within its regional healthcare landscape.