SunPorch is a vibrant, caring community of elders……we are your neighbors, your mothers, fathers, uncles and aunts……we have not disengaged but continue to live our lives to the fullest each and every day…..and we continue to contribute to the town around us. The SunPorch campus consists of skilled nursing care based on the Green House model, (www.thegreenhouseproject.org) a unique model that provides services to 11 persons in one building. The building is licensed by the state and federal government as a skilled nursing home. It is designed with private rooms, comforts of home and a philosophy of wellness, rehabilitation, freedom, nurturing, and safety. Each day our elders set their own schedule, pursuing a hobby or personal activity or having lunch with a friend at the local café. Our goal is to facilitate the elders’ independence and ability to pursue their interests. Our staff are provided intensively trained and empowered to carry out their services compassionately and competently.

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"We have come to have such a deep respect and admiration for all of the physical and emotionally demanding work you do. You do it in a way that you still treat each resident as if they were your own loved one. You are truly God's hands reaching out to take care of some very special people. For that, we are grateful to you and Smith Center is so blessed to have you."
- Stephanie Schuessler

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THE GREEN HOUSE MODEL

Our uniquely designed Green Houses contain all the elements of a real home:

Direct and open access to all areas of home, both inside and outside

Private bedroom and full bath to support full expression of personal rhythms

Hearth area with open kitchen, dining and living areas centered around a fireplace

Personal caregivers cook meals in the elders home and elders have 24-hour access to food

One dining table creates a sense of belonging and community with everyone, including personal caregivers, family and guests joining together to share a meal

Your Regional Center for Elder Services

Our new campus is located directly south of the new Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith County, Kansas. The new campus consists of 22 skilled nursing beds and 12 assisted living apartments.   Being located adjacent to a new critical access hospital which serves a multi-county geographic area  provides numerous collaborative opportunities for physician services, rehabilitation care and employee training programs.

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