The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER
SALINA, KS · Medicare-certified · 90 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
SMOKY HILL REHABILITATION CENTER in Salina, KS has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings, though quality measures are 4 stars. It has reported nurse staffing of 2.10 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, $73,269 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.1015 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $73,269recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.1015.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.26
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.43
- Nurse aides
- 1.41
- Weekend nursing
- 2.04
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 96%
Registered nurse turnover: 100%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
33.3%29.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.6%3.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%2.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.8%4.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—0%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.5%23.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.5%1.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.8%13.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.9%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.2%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $18,530 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,339 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,801 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $27,599 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $145,523 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
- $18,530
Federal fine
Feb 19, 2026
- 14 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 10, 2025
- $10,339
Federal fine
Feb 19, 2025
- $16,801
Federal fine
Sep 18, 2024
- $27,599
Federal fine
Jul 8, 2024
- 33 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Dec 27, 2023
- $72,254
Federal fine
Dec 27, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of HMG HEALTHCARE · 33 homes · 3.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 64.5 residents on an average day (72% of 90 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.