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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Diversicare of Chanute

CHANUTE, KS 66720-2877 View Map

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Overview of Diversicare of Chanute

Diversicare of Chanute is a healthcare and rehabilitation center located in Chanute, Kansas. It offers a variety of services including short stay rehabilitation, complex medical care, long term care, memory care, hospice care, and assisted living. The facility is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for each patient and resident.

(620) 431-4940

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.54/day Kansas avg: 4.63/day

Overall rating

2/5

Kansas avg: 2.9/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Kansas avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

3/5

Kansas avg: 3.5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Kansas avg: 3.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

69%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$6.2M

Profit

$268.8K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$6,218,219.00

Profit

$268,847.00

Payroll costs

$2.2M

34.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$3.8M

Total costs $5.9M

60-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy Rate

78%

Occupied Beds

47 of 60

Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Facility

Additional licensing details

License number: 175214

CMS Certification Number: 175214

County: NEOSHO

Ownership & operating entity

Diversicare of Chanute is administrated by QUINTON SCHOOLEY.

Owner name: DIVERSICARE CHANUTE PROPERTY LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short Stay Rehabilitation

Complex Medical Care

Long Term Care

Memory Care

Hospice Care

Assisted Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Short Stay Rehabilitation, Complex Medical Care, Long Term Care, Memory Care, Hospice Care, Assisted Living

Results

84 with issues

21 without issues

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Latest inspection

Date:September 30, 2025

295 deficiencies

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

CHANUTE, KS 66720-2877

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

17,187

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	5	10.3	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	9.9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	33	7.4	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

60 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

19 staff

4.3hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

2.6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

6.7hs shift avg

Other Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

7.3%

of total hours from contractors

1,256 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	33	0	33	6,918	91	100%	7.4
Medication Aide/Technician	14	0	14	2,844	91	100%	8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	0	8	2,404	90	99%	9.9
Registered Nurse	5	0	5	1,626	85	93%	10.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	852	64	70%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	4	4	601	76	84%	6.5
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	496	62	68%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	279	42	46%	6.7
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	164	63	69%	2.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	4	4	159	50	55%	2.3
Speech Language Pathologist	0	5	5	135	25	27%	4.8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	107	41	45%	2.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	2	2	49	12	13%	4.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	24	3	3%	8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	18	6	7%	3

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Total Health inspections 7

56% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total Health citations 39

45% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 26.9

5.57 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 29 citations

Complaint investigations 10 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

11% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Serious Health citations 2

122% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 34

Minor Health citations 2

Citations history (last 3 years)

Nursing Services minor citation Sep 23, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 23, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 23, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 23, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Diversicare Management

Resident Census by Payment Source

50 Total Residents

Medicare 4 (8%)

Medicaid 44 (88%)

Private Pay/Other 2 (4%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.0

Near Kansas average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score 18.8

9% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 21.7%

14% above Kansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 14.2%

27% below Kansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 20.4%

14% below Kansas average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.2%

73% below Kansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.2%

11% above Kansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.6%

81% below Kansas average.

Depressive Symptoms 3.1%

39% below Kansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 10.5%

38% below Kansas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

9% above Kansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% above Kansas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 7.7%

51% above Kansas average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 64.4%

15% worse than Kansas average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Kansas average

Influenza Vaccine 83.3%

13% better than Kansas average

Total fines amount $13K

This home paid 69% less in fines than the state average.

Kansas average: $44K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 59% fewer fines than the state average.

Kansas average: 2.4

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Kansas average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Dec 26, 2023

$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Diversicare of Chanute based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 69.0% ↑ 0.1pp vs 2022

Net Income $268,847 ↑ ~$583K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,358,824 ↑ ~$490K vs 2022

Profit Margin 4.4% ↑ 9.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	84.1%	89.2%	84.4%	89.4%	91.7%	94.4%	89.9%	86.3%	73.3%	64.0%	62.1%	68.9%	69.0%
Beds	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77
Net Income	-$39,970	$48,380	-$72,903	$413,668	$325,464	$384,431	$448,452	$587,912	$187,023	$140,642	$399,341	-$314,621	$268,847
Gross Revenue	$4,696,813	$5,307,359	$3,764,536	$6,525,238	$6,476,523	$6,580,925	$6,731,034	$6,953,341	$5,853,712	$6,241,798	$6,209,272	$6,286,002	$6,077,068
Operating Expenses	$4,631,106	$4,702,995	$3,162,509	$4,889,474	$5,035,399	$5,022,881	$5,071,839	$5,053,567	$4,688,936	$4,654,090	$4,798,294	$5,805,590	$5,398,270
Net Patient Revenue	$4,586,142	$4,746,866	$3,089,922	$5,304,370	$5,362,883	$5,408,572	$5,523,818	$5,641,020	$4,874,994	$4,545,960	$4,747,993	$5,434,793	$5,525,966
Total Payroll	$2,779,832	$2,827,851	$1,620,692	$2,391,254	$2,453,729	$2,355,484	$2,263,897	$2,210,569	$2,104,752	$2,097,474	$1,944,128	$1,869,212	$2,358,824
Profit Margin %	-0.9%	0.9%	-1.9%	6.3%	5.0%	5.8%	6.7%	8.5%	3.2%	2.3%	6.4%	-5.0%	4.4%
Medicare %	14.7%	14.9%	14.3%	17.6%	15.0%	14.4%	14.8%	17.6%	12.9%	14.9%	17.0%	16.5%	8.3%
Medicaid %	54.2%	61.6%	64.5%	60.8%	66.5%	68.5%	66.3%	65.1%	65.3%	63.4%	65.7%	67.3%	70.3%
Private %	31.1%	23.5%	21.3%	21.5%	18.5%	17.0%	18.9%	17.3%	21.8%	21.7%	17.3%	16.2%	21.4%
Revenue/Day	$194	$189	$194	$211	$208	$203	$219	$232	$237	$252	$272	$281	$285
Cost/Day	$196	$187	$199	$195	$195	$189	$201	$208	$228	$258	$275	$300	$278
Avg Length of Stay	216.8 days	244.1 days	151.6 days	164.2 days	136.4 days	150.3 days	156.9 days	137.1 days	99.1 days	117.8 days	108.3 days	139.4 days	138.0 days

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

KS Specifics: Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

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

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

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

KS Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

KS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

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

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

KS Specifics: 11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

KS Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Diversicare of Chanute

Diversicare of Chanute is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Diversicare of Chanute is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Diversicare of Chanute

Diversicare of Chanute is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Diversicare of Chanute is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

105 visits/inspections

Results

Latest inspection

295 deficiencies

Inspection Reports

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Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Kansas Seniors

Frail Elderly Waiver

Senior Care Act

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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