SUNPORCH OF DODGE CITY
501 W BEESON ROAD, Dodge City, KS 67801
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How SUNPORCH OF DODGE CITY Compares
SUNPORCH OF DODGE CITY is a 45-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Dodge City, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (35.2%) is above the Kansas average of 18.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dodge City, the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 35.2% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (95% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (65% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.0% — better than the Kansas average of 4.5% (77% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.3% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SUNPORCH OF DODGE CITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SUNPORCH OF DODGE CITY with other nursing homes in Dodge City.
What keeps SUNPORCH OF DODGE CITY's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is SUNPORCH OF DODGE CITY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 35.2% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SUNPORCH OF DODGE CITY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SUNPORCH OF DODGE CITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SUNPORCH OF DODGE CITY lag behind other Dodge City options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SUNPORCH OF DODGE CITY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Dodge City
Dodge City sits in Ford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.9% of the population — a lower share of seniors than 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+
- 3,662 (10.9%)
- Median age
- 32.5 years
- Median household income
- $53,743
- Median home value
- $109,800
Demographics for Ford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dodge City.
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