Sunporch of Dodge City

Name: Sunporch of Dodge City
Address: 501 W BEESON ROAD, Dodge City, KS, 67801, US
Telephone: 6202277512

501 W Beeson Road, Dodge City, KS 67801 · Ford County · 45 certified beds · avg 38 residents/day · certified since May 1, 1991

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.04

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (16)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 17, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly. · from a complaint
Jan 27, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required. · from a complaint
Jan 27, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. · from a complaint
Jan 27, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · from a complaint
Jan 27, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
Jan 27, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · from a complaint
Jan 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · from a complaint
Jan 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Jan 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · from a complaint
Jan 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · from a complaint
Jan 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · from a complaint
Jun 8, 2021	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jun 8, 2021	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not train its staff on dementia care and on recognizing and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Jun 8, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Jun 8, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Jun 8, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.

Inspection trend by year

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	5	F
2025	10	F
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Kansas avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.04	4.58	3.95	bottom 35% in Kansas; top 38% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.83	0.81	0.69	top 37% in Kansas; top 25% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.66	4.05	3.50	bottom 38% in Kansas; top 35% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.58	0.49	0.48	top 29% in Kansas; top 24% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	63.9	48.1	45.8	bottom 15% in Kansas; bottom 11% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	66.7	42.0	42.9	bottom 17% in Kansas; bottom 15% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.42, RN 0.70, weekend 3.10. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Kansas Senior Living INC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	10/01/2017
Allen, Debbie	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2023
Fields, Tosha	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	04/19/2022
Fields, Tosha	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/19/2022
Fields, Tosha	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/11/2025
Grace Team LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2017
Grace Team LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/07/2025
Grace, Ryan	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2017
Grace, Ryan	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2017
Grace, Ryan	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2017
Huebert, Eric	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2017
Huebert, Eric	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2017
Huebert, Eric	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2017
Kansas Senior Living INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2017
Kansas Senior Living INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2017
Lampe, Kurt	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2023
Pinkerton, Julie	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2023
Schowengerdt, Andrew	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Schowengerdt, Andrew	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Springer, Karla	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
"How often do you evaluate your nurse aides and what ongoing training do they receive?"
"Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Kansas Soldiers Home	1.6 mi	Fort Dodge, KS	★★★☆☆	2/5
Manor of the Plains	2.9 mi	Dodge City, KS	★★★☆☆	3/5
Trinity Manor	3.1 mi	Dodge City, KS	★★★★☆	4/5
Southwind at Spearville	17.0 mi	Spearville, KS	★★★★☆	3/5
The Shepherd's Center	18.4 mi	Cimarron, KS	★★☆☆☆	1/5	SFF

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 175207.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Sunporch of Dodge City

501 W Beeson Road, Dodge City, KS 67801 · 6202277512

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
☐ "How often do you evaluate your nurse aides and what ongoing training do they receive?"
☐ "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 175207 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)