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Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc

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Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, KS 67505-1526 View map
Overview of Mennonite Friendship Communities INC
Mennonite Friendship Communities is located in South Hutchinson, Kansas. It offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, skilled rehabilitation, and healthcare. The community is built on Mennonite values and aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents.

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Kansas
Occupancy rate 102%
Residents per day 102
Occupancy rate
102%
Residents per day
102
Bed community size
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
53 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
102%
In line with Kansas average
Occupied beds
102 / 100
Average residents 50 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Facility | Assisted Living Facility
Status Active
County: RENO

Additional licensing details

License number: 175379

Ownership & operating entity

Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc is administrated by DAWN E. VEH.

Owner name: MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES INC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Lowell Peachey

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Skilled Rehabilitation
Healthcare

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Rehab, Healthcare, Events and Activities, Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Programs
Yes

Inspection History

In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.

42 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:September 8, 2025

226 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc

The most recent inspection on September 20, 2018, found the facility in compliance with all regulations and no new deficiencies. Prior inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to resident dignity and privacy, medication labeling and storage, communication and assessment for residents with intellectual disabilities, and food safety and sanitation. Complaint investigations over time included substantiated issues such as inadequate supervision leading to resident elopement, failure to prevent and treat pressure ulcers, and lapses in abuse reporting and investigation. Enforcement actions included denial of payment for new Medicare and Medicaid admissions due to repeated noncompliance, and immediate jeopardy findings related to resident safety during transport. The facility demonstrated improvement by correcting cited deficiencies promptly, with the most recent inspection showing full compliance.

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Address 2.3 miles from city center

Address SOUTH HUTCHINSON, KS 67505-1526

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

$2,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.