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.

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Schowalter Villa is administrated by Jeffrey Ritcha.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 127 | 100 | This facility has 27% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (127 vs. KS avg 100).↑ 27% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 9.8 | 7.7 | This facility has 27% more deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas nursing home (9.8 vs. KS avg 7.7).↑ 27% worse |
The most recent inspection of Schowalter Villa on June 2, 2025, resulted in zero deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record with several citations related primarily to resident care planning, medication management, and activity programming, particularly noted in a November 7, 2024 complaint investigation. Prior complaint investigations included substantiated issues with supervision and safety, including immediate jeopardy findings related to resident elopement in 2019 and 2021, but these were followed by corrective actions and subsequent compliance. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made improvements over time, with recent inspections showing no deficiencies after addressing prior concerns.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsKansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
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.
6 of 6 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Kansas average: 0.9
Kansas average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
854 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 86 | 0 | 86 | 17,924 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 54 | 0 | 54 | 12,956 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,370 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,837 | 92 | 100% | 11.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,378 | 81 | 88% | 6.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,196 | 90 | 98% | 6.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 920 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 376 | 47 | 51% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 349 | 65 | 71% | 5.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 331 | 46 | 50% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 221 | 69 | 75% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 201 | 28 | 30% | 7.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 113 | 48 | 52% | 2.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 83 | 49 | 53% | 1.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 37 | 40% | 1.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 13 | 14% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 11 | 12% | 2.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2% | 0.3 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
56% of new residents, often for short stays.
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Schowalter Villa based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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Estimated distance in miles from Hesston's city center to Schowalter Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Schowalter Villa is located in HESSTON, Kansas.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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Schowalter Villa is in the North Lancaster Avenue neighborhood of HESSTON.
The legal owner and operator of Schowalter Villa is Mennonite Board Missions Char Of Ks Inc.
Schowalter Villa has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to KS state health department records, Schowalter Villa's license number is 175386.
Schowalter Villa's occupancy is 61%.
Jeffrey Ritcha is the administrator of Schowalter Villa.
Schowalter Villa has 155 beds.
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