Owned and operated by Diversicare Kansas LLC, Diversicare of Hutchinson is a 73-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Hutchinson, Kansas. Situated on East 23rd Avenue in a highly walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 80), the facility is well-positioned for visiting family and easy access to local services and transit.
The community puts the spotlight on short-stay rehabilitation and complex medical care. It’s then a practical choice for residents recovering from hospitalization or surgery, plus those needing active skilled nursing support. With an average stay of about 109 days, the community caters to post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term care needs. The facility has an 88 percent occupancy rate, operating at a stable census that signifies steady community confidence. Staffing levels support attentive daily care, with total nursing coverage averaging roughly 3 hours and 45 minutes per resident day, complemented by nurse aide support of approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes daily. This blend of registered nursing and direct-care hours underpins the community’s rehabilitation focus and ability to manage complex medical needs. Payment flexibility is integrated into the community’s structure, as Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. This lets families have many routes to cover rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care. This array of payment options accommodates different financial circumstances and insurance situations.
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services’ state inspections have tracked the facility’s performance over time. Earlier inspections marked areas for improvement in care processes and staff responsiveness; the facility implemented corrective actions, and follow-up assessments confirmed that cited issues were fixed, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and resident safety.
