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Overview of Schowalter Villa

Schowalter Villa is a retirement community in Hesston, Kansas, offering a variety of living options including independent living and specialized dementia care. The community promotes an active lifestyle with numerous amenities and services, including wellness programs and culinary experiences. Residents can enjoy intergenerational interactions with nearby Hesston College and community events.

620-327-3400

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.95/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 155

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

88.5%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$21.0M

Surplus of revenue

$593.3K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$21,010,074.00

Surplus of revenue

$593,342.00

Payroll costs

$9.5M

45.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$10.9M

Total costs $20.4M

155-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Facility | Assisted Living Facility

Additional licensing details

License number: 175386

CMS Certification Number: 175386

County: HARVEY

Ownership & operating entity

Schowalter Villa is administrated by JEFFREY RITCHA.

Owner name: MENNONITE BOARD MISSIONS CHAR OF KS INC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Independent Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center

Culinary Experiences

Transportation Services

Social Life Activities

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Health Care, Specialized Dementia Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Creative Arts, Intergen Connection, Volunteering, Events, Amenities

Religious Services

Yes, transportation to area churches each Sunday morning at no cost.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Tallgrass Dining serves three delicious, nutritious meals daily. Residents may choose to dine by making a reservation or purchase a discounted meal plan.

Meals Included

Yes

Show Inspection Reports

Latest inspection

Date:June 24, 2025

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Occupancy: 92.4%

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205

Total Staff

184

Employees

Contractors

48,240

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.3

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	14	10.1	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	88	6.8	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

163 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

8 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Therapy Services

17 staff

3.3hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

4 staff

1.8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

9 staff

6.3hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

1.8%

of total hours from contractors

864 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	88	0	88	17,240	91	100%	6.8
Medication Aide/Technician	46	0	46	13,470	91	100%	7.6
Registered Nurse	14	0	14	4,838	91	100%	10.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	0	14	4,783	91	100%	9
Other Dietary Services Staff	8	0	8	2,447	80	88%	6.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist	7	0	7	2,094	82	90%	6.4
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	944	64	70%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	488	61	67%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	480	60	66%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	364	64	70%	4.6
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	313	44	48%	7.1
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	230	32	35%	7.2
Speech Language Pathologist	0	7	7	195	64	70%	2.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	4	4	104	45	49%	2.1
Qualified Social Worker	0	4	4	96	47	52%	1.8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	79	42	46%	1.9
Dietitian	1	0	1	49	18	20%	2.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	26	13	14%	2
Medical Director	0	1	1	0	1	1%	0.2

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Total Health inspections 1

78% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total Health citations 6

78% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 26.9

6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 6 citations

Complaint investigations 6 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 6

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Nov 07, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 07, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 07, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 07, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Part of: Bluestem Communities

Resident Census by Payment Source

95 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (1.1%)

Medicaid 46 (48.4%)

Private Pay/Other 48 (50.5%)

Specialized Care Beds

38 Total Specialty Beds

36.2% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

36.2%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

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

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 14.0

34% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score 27.7

34% worse than Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 31.4%

65% above Kansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 23.6%

22% above Kansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.2%

19% above Kansas average.

Falls with Major Injury 9.8%

123% above Kansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.0%

100% below Kansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.2%

29% below Kansas average.

Depressive Symptoms 2.6%

50% below Kansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 16.1%

5% below Kansas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.7%

2% below Kansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 94.0%

2% below Kansas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 5.3%

5% above Kansas average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 68.6%

9% worse than Kansas average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Kansas average

Influenza Vaccine 72.4%

Near Kansas average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Schowalter Villa based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 88.5% ↑ 2.4pp vs 2022

Net Income $593,342 ↑ ~$2.2M vs 2022

Total Payroll $10,973,756 ↓ ~$944K vs 2022

Profit Margin 3.3% ↑ 12.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	87.6%	88.4%	84.6%	84.0%	86.5%	85.7%	86.5%	84.1%	90.3%	90.7%	89.0%	86.1%	88.5%
Beds	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105
Net Income	-$1,830,964	-$1,900,297	-$511,276	$323,308	$532,682	$2,531,513	$1,716,031	-$750,412	-$624,824	$16,810	$382,641	-$1,630,809	$593,342
Gross Revenue	$9,538,206	$9,974,635	$12,302,068	$12,772,212	$13,800,364	$14,182,038	$14,354,128	$14,059,978	$15,603,115	$16,173,696	$16,350,686	$18,022,960	$18,105,496
Operating Expenses	$11,665,382	$11,702,497	$12,618,998	$12,807,545	$13,514,709	$13,873,686	$13,816,731	$14,804,683	$16,173,081	$16,892,657	$17,058,134	$18,512,356	$18,768,669
Net Patient Revenue	$9,276,054	$9,127,452	$11,299,827	$11,658,103	$12,494,116	$12,696,922	$12,850,642	$12,699,863	$14,064,108	$14,238,545	$14,462,347	$15,476,361	$16,457,433
Total Payroll	$7,048,933	$6,969,881	$7,233,695	$7,806,056	$8,448,950	$8,751,840	$8,798,621	$9,491,341	$10,196,534	$10,773,002	$11,040,852	$11,917,296	$10,973,756
Profit Margin %	-19.2%	-19.1%	-4.2%	2.5%	3.9%	17.9%	12.0%	-5.3%	-4.0%	0.1%	2.3%	-9.1%	3.3%
Medicare %	6.1%	5.7%	7.2%	7.1%	8.0%	6.7%	6.4%	7.0%	4.3%	3.6%	4.3%	4.8%	3.7%
Medicaid %	47.8%	45.9%	47.4%	46.7%	52.4%	56.4%	56.7%	50.8%	51.4%	51.4%	42.4%	45.2%	42.7%
Private %	46.0%	48.4%	45.4%	46.3%	39.6%	36.9%	36.9%	42.2%	44.3%	45.0%	53.3%	50.0%	53.7%
Revenue/Day	$276	$269	$349	$362	$377	$386	$388	$394	$407	$408	$424	$469	$485
Cost/Day	$347	$344	$389	$398	$408	$422	$417	$459	$468	$485	$500	$561	$553
Avg Length of Stay	216.6 days	242.7 days	162.9 days	108.0 days	111.2 days	103.5 days	118.9 days	115.5 days	154.4 days	232.4 days	130.2 days	160.3 days	158.5 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.

Schowalter Villa

Schowalter Villa is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Schowalter Villa is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Schowalter Villa

Schowalter Villa is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Schowalter Villa is a Nursing Home in Kansas

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Medium-capacity home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

Inspection History

Latest inspection

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Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Specialized Care Beds

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

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)

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