SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER
1007 JOHNSTOWN AVENUE, Salina, KS 67401
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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How SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Salina, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.1%) is below the Kansas average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 90 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Salina, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.8% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (65% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the Kansas average of 4.5% (76% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.1% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6% (29% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Salina.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.8% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.1% here versus 4.5% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Salina options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.2 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Salina
Salina sits in Saline County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 9,406 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 39.1 years
- Median household income
- $51,830
- Median home value
- $141,300
Demographics for Saline County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Salina.
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