Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
SMITH CENTER HEALTH AND REHAB
SMITH CENTER, KS · 45 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 16, 2025
CMS Certification Number 175295 · first certified June 1994
Ownership
Operated by MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITIES · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within KS
28 citations — more than 51% of the 296 certified nursing homes in KS. Compared within KS rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 11 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2026 — about 2 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2025. Facilities in KS are typically surveyed 20–22 months after the last one (median 21), measured over 298 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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5 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 28 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in KS, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the KS figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 28 |
| Median facility in KS | 27 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 17, 2022 | 5 |
| August 7, 2023 | 12 |
| April 16, 2025 | 11 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 3 | 2025-04-16 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2025-04-16 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 3 | 2025-04-16 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2025-04-16 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 2 | 2025-04-16 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2025-04-16 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 2 | 2025-04-16 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 2 | 2025-04-16 |
What the citations cover
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 8
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 8 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 16, 2025 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Waiver has been granted (May 13, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 23, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 23, 2025) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 23, 2025) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 17, 2025) |
August 7, 2023 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2023) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2023) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2023) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2023) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2023) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2023) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2023) |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2023) |
February 17, 2022 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Waiver has been granted (March 9, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 19, 2022) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 19, 2022) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 19, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 19, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.