Smith Center Health and Rehab

Smith Center Health and Rehab, located at 117 W 1st Street in the heart of Smith Center, Kansas, provides compassionate skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to residents of Smith County and the surrounding north-central Kansas region. Operated by Mission Health Communities, a proven leader in post-acute and long-term care, the community reflects a deep commitment to clinical excellence paired with genuine personal attention for every resident and family. Smith Center is the county seat of Smith County and a close-knit community where neighbors know each other by name — an atmosphere that naturally extends into the care environment at this facility. Residents benefit from their proximity to Smith County Memorial Hospital on South Main Street, ensuring that specialist consultations, hospital transfers, and coordinated medical follow-up are always close at hand. The community sits just a short drive from Town and Country Park, where families visiting loved ones can enjoy a quiet stroll, and from the historic downtown district along Main Street, which offers local dining options, the Smith County Courthouse, and the small-town charm that defines life in this part of Kansas. For families considering care for a loved one, the location carries a special significance: Smith Center is just a short drive from Lebanon, Kansas, the geographic center of the contiguous United States — a point of quiet pride for long-time Kansans who call this region home. The wide-open prairies, clean air, and peaceful surroundings of north-central Kansas contribute to a restorative environment that complements the clinical rehabilitation services provided on-site. Mission Health Communities brings a people-first philosophy to Smith Center Health and Rehab, with a focus on individualized care planning, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term skilled nursing support. The interdisciplinary care team works closely with residents, families, and referring physicians to establish recovery goals and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes. Whether a resident is recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or requiring ongoing nursing care, the team at Smith Center Health and Rehab is dedicated to dignity, comfort, and meaningful daily life.