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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center

1007 Johnstown Avenue, Salina, KS 67401 · All homes in Salina

Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, a 90-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Salina, KS, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 9 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Phone: 7858237107

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
2.17
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
50
Inspection findings · 9 serious
$127K
Federal penalties (4)

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
175185
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
90
Residents
62
In Hospital
No
County
Saline
Last Inspection
Apr 23, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 2.17 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.43 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.32
CNA Hours
1.42
Total Nursing Hours
2.17 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
92.8%
RN Turnover
100.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center

Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center operates 90 certified beds in Salina, KS with approximately 62 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (3★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 9 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 4 penalties totaling $127K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 2.17 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.43 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 92.8%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 10, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 5, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 10, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 24, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 3, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 23, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 17, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Feb 19, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Feb 19, 2025 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Sep 18, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Sep 18, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Sep 18, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jul 8, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 24, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2024 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 24, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 27, 2023 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

C - Widespread - No harm Dec 27, 2023 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 27, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 27, 2023 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0700

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

G - Isolated - Actual harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

C - Widespread - No harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0576

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 8.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 3.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 6.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 28.8% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 19.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 98.1% No

Penalty History 4 penalties totaling $127K

Date Type Amount
Jul 10, 2025 Payment Denial -
Feb 19, 2025 Fine $10K
Sep 18, 2024 Fine $17K
Jul 8, 2024 Fine $28K
Dec 27, 2023 Fine $72K
Dec 27, 2023 Payment Denial -
Feb 27, 2023 Fine $16K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center?
Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center?
Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center reports 2.17 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.43 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 92.8%.
How many beds does Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center have?
Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center has 90 certified beds with approximately 62 residents. The facility is located at 1007 Johnstown Avenue, Salina, KS 67401.
Does Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 9 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center has received 4 penalties totaling $127K.
Who owns Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center?
Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center was on Apr 23, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center?
Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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