Smith County Memorial Hospital
Hospice & Palliative Medicine • Smith Center, KS
About
Smith County Memorial Hospital, Inc. is a nonprofit Critical Access Hospital with an attached Rural Health Clinic in Smith Center, Kansas. Key details: - Location: 921 E Highway 36, Smith Center, KS 66967 (HQ) and Smith Center, KS - Type: Nonprofit healthcare provider - Services: Inpatient nursing, emergency, surgery, obstetrics, lab, diagnostic imaging, cardiac testing, physical/occupational therapy, pulmonary/sleep studies, wound care, and more - Staffing: 9 employees; led by COO Sarah Ragsdale - Facilities: 2 offices in Smith Center, Kansas - Web presence: scmhks.org; active LinkedIn presence Recent activity: Hiring notices (e.g., Sous Chef in 2025; Registered Dietitian in 2023) For more details on services or employment, visit scmhks.org or their LinkedIn.
Clinic Type
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Address
Smith Center, Kansas
Phone
(785)282-6845
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Services Offered
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FAQs
What is Smith County Memorial Hospital?
A Critical Access Hospital with an attached Rural Health Clinic in Smith Center, KS.
What is the hospital’s mission?
To improve the health of our communities.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 3/5 (Overall CMS Rating)
- Healthgrades: 84% (Patient Experience Rating)
- U.S. News & World Report: 5/5 stars (41 reviews)
Patients praise
- High patient recommendation rates (reported at approximately 83-84%).
- Positive feedback on facility environment and atmosphere.
- Recognition for quality patient experience.
- Appreciation for the care and professionalism of the staff and providers.
Common complaints
- Billing and insurance claim confusion, particularly regarding ER charges and misrouted payer billing (e.g., Tricare/Optum Serve).
- Frustration regarding unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.
"Great new facility and excellent, caring providers and staff!"
— Smith County Memorial Hospital website"The patient was billed for an ER visit as a general practice visit under Tricare Prime, resulting in a substantial out-of-pocket payment."
— seniors.fyi (Long Term Care Unit reviews)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Looking After What Matters Most - Smith County Memorial Hospital — Jan 11, 2026
- Smith County Memorial Hospital - Great Plains Health Alliance — Sep 26, 2025
- The Conversations that Can Save a Life - Smith County Memorial ... — Feb 15, 2026
- scmh fitness court studio - Smith County Memorial Hospital — Aug 6, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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