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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Mennonite Friendship Communities is a 100-bed nonprofit Life Plan community at 600 West Blanchard Avenue in South Hutchinson, Kansas. Grounded in Mennonite values of compassion and service, the faith-based campus provides a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing, to Reno County residents.
As a skilled nursing facility (SNF), the community provides 24-hour clinical care and rehabilitation under the federal Medicare and Medicaid frameworks. The facility currently carries a 5-out-of-5-star overall CMS rating, the highest possible designation. This rating is supported by health inspection scores and quality measures that trend approximately 80% and 55% above state benchmarks, respectively. Notably, based on recent focused health filings, the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.
The staffing model provides 4 hours and 40 minutes of total nursing care per resident per day, which is largely consistent with the Kansas state average. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coverage is a relative strength at 50 minutes daily, while nurse aides provide 2 hours and 57 minutes of daily care. While Registered Nurse (RN) coverage averages 25 minutes per day, trending below the Kansas benchmark, the facility maintains steady total nursing coverage on weekends. The clinical team primarily serves a short-stay rehabilitation population, with physical therapy hours aligned with state averages to support functional recovery.
The campus is divided into distinct neighborhoods, including Friendship Manor for skilled care and Friendship Village for independent and assisted living. Residents in the healthcare wing live in private or semi-private rooms featuring 24-hour emergency call systems and personalized care plans. All-inclusive services cover restaurant-style dining with therapeutic menu options, housekeeping, and personal laundry. Social and wellness features include an activity center, library, computer lounge, and a woodworking shop, while outdoor walking paths and garden areas provide space for fresh-air recreation. On-site conveniences such as a barber and beauty salon, a general store, and chaplaincy services further support the residential experience.
Those seeking a top-rated, nonprofit community with a deep focus on faith-based values and strong quality outcomes may find this environment appropriate. Individuals evaluating the facility should contact the administration directly to discuss current bed availability, which typically starts at approximately $2,775 per month, and schedule a tour to observe the campus enrichment programs firsthand.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 60th out of 141 homes in Kansas for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 25m per day | ▼ 42% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 50m per day | ▲ 24% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 38m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 25m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 58% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 19m per day | ▼ 37% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Lower than the Kansas average: 79.5%Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc is administrated by Dawn E. Veh.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 232 | 100 | This facility has 132% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (232 vs. KS avg 100).↑ 132% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2012.
| 16.6 | 7.1 | This facility has 134% more deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas nursing home (16.6 vs. KS avg 7.1).↑ 134% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Kansas average 26.9
Kansas average 6.07
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
17% fewer staff per resident than Kansas average
0% compared with Kansas average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 4 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
4
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 13 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
13
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 50 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
50
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,526 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 0 | 50 | 12,691 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 25 | 0 | 25 | 5,785 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 5,350 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,039 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,453 | 69 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 712 | 67 | 73% | 6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 636 | 79 | 86% | 7.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 58 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 54 | 59% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 423 | 65 | 71% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 139 | 41 | 45% | 3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 98 | 43 | 47% | 2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 95 | 33 | 36% | 2.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 13 | 14% | 2.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 5% | 4.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 3% | 4.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3% | 3 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
21% lower than Kansas averageKansas average: $44K
17% fewer fines than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Feb 5, 2025 · $14K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 5, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.3
30% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.0
28% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 20.7
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.4%
35% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.8%
29% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.7%
21% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
72% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.4%
38% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.9%
121% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.7%
48% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
64% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.2%
14% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.5%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
62.1%
35% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.45
21% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 1.84
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.79
63% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.16
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
62.4%
18% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.3%
54% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
55.9%
24% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 73.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
12.4%
46% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.6%
18% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 11.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.5%
88% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
68.5%
28% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.8%
14% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
71% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
18% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
65Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #21 / 144Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 144 homes in Kansas for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Kansas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from South Hutchinson's city center to Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc is located in SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kansas.
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Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to KS state health department records, Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc's license number is 175379.
Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc's occupancy is 68%.
Dawn E. Veh is the administrator of Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc.
Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc has 100 beds.
Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc is located at 600 W BLANCHARD AVE.
(620) 663-7175 will put you in contact with the team at Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc.
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