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Total health inspections
1
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
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.
Schowalter Villa
Nursing Home
Schowalter Villa
Nursing Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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.
Occupancy rate
88.5%
Residents per day (avg)
94
Occupancy rate
88.5%
Residents per day (avg)
94
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
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
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
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
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$9.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
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
Occupancy Rate
61%
Occupied Beds
95 of 155
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility 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
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
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.
71 visits/inspections
9 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
8 other visits
3 life safety inspections
Results
52 with issues
19 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:June 24, 2025
130 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Nursing Homes around Kansas
The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
Schowalter Villa
-33%
+28%
+11%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 67062
105
No
-
ENTZ, RYAN
88.5%
$18,105,496.00
$9,501,650.00
52.5%
93.50
5.9457
6
-
-33%+28%+11%-
Arma Operator LLC
+39%
-29%
+16%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 66712
45
No
-
-
92.3%
$4,315,735.00
$2,297,709.00
53.2%
40.20
3.2675
15
1
+39%-29%+16%-
The Cottages Senior Care Living
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Private Rooms
Access Mental Health LLC
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 66866
45
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Agewise Living Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 67579-1614
45
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Schowalter Villa
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 67062
Bed Count:
105
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ENTZ, RYAN
CCN:
175386
Occupancy:
88.5%
Home Revenue:
$18,105,496.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,501,650.00
Payroll %:
52.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
93.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.9457
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-33%
-33%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+28%
+28%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Arma Operator LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 66712
Bed Count:
45
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
175353
Occupancy:
92.3%
Home Revenue:
$4,315,735.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,297,709.00
Payroll %:
53.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
40.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2675
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+39%
+39%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-29%
-29%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+16%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
205
Total Staff
184
Employees
21
Contractors
48,240
Total Hours (Quarter)
73
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 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
6
Citations per inspection
6
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
6 of 6 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
6 moderate citations
0 minor citations
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
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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
38
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
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.0
34% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
27.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
27.7
34% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 20.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
31.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
31.4%
65% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.6%
22% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.2%
19% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
9.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
9.8%
123% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
29% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
5% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.6%
50% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.1%
5% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.7%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.0%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
68.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
68.6%
9% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
72.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
72.4%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 73.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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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