SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY
920 E KANSAS AVE, Smith Center, KS 66967
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY Compares
SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY is a 22-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Smith Center, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.1%) is above the Kansas average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 22 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 99% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Smith Center, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.2% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.1% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3% (65% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4% (41% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY with other nursing homes in Smith Center.
How is SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.2% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.1% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 22 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SUNPORCH OF SMITH COUNTY's rating advantage in Smith Center?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Smith Center
Smith Center sits in Smith County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.8% of the population — a higher 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+
- 999 (27.8%)
- Median age
- 51.4 years
- Median household income
- $42,098
- Median home value
- $75,300
Demographics for Smith County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Smith Center.
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