Nursing homeActive
Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc
600 W Blanchard Avenue, South Hutchinson, KS 675056206637175100 certified beds · 75 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2021
Deficiencies
24
● 0● 24● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
$14,498
1 fine
Last survey
2025-08-26
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-26 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-15 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-09 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-09-08 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-25Record 175379-20250826-F627
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-26Record 175379-20250826-F628
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-20Record 175379-20250115-F580
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-20Record 175379-20250115-F640
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-20Record 175379-20250115-F689
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-20Record 175379-20250115-F693
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-20Record 175379-20250115-F756
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-20Record 175379-20250115-F757
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-20Record 175379-20250115-F758
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-20Record 175379-20250115-F760
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-20Record 175379-20250115-F849
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 175379-20230309-F755
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 175379-20230309-F756
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 175379-20230309-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 175379-20230309-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-01Record 175379-20210908-F550
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-01Record 175379-20210908-F623
F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-01Record 175379-20210908-F625
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-01Record 175379-20210908-F640
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-01Record 175379-20210908-F656
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-01Record 175379-20210908-F690
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-01Record 175379-20210908-F695
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-16Record 175379-20210908-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-10-16Record 175379-20210908-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-05 | Civil money penalty | $14,498 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.41
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.98
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 4.07 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.56
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 3.60 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover36%
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 48% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover17%
Facility
Kansas
National
Kansas 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.8% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 24.6% | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 7.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 18.4% | 17.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 7.7% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mennonite Friendship Communities, Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Liepins, Richard Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mille, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Veh, Dawn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lee, Janice Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Liepins, Richard Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Martens, Joretta Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mille, Robert Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Arlyn Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Martha Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Myron Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Timothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Verton Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nisly, J Marvin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nisly, Keith Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schmidt, Chris Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Veh, Dawn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Veh, Dawn Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wedel, Russell Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yoder, Caleb Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Kansas.
No county cost figures on file for Reno.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Operator, LLC Hutchinson | 4.2 mi | 2026-01-29 | 1232 |
| Wesley Towers Inc Hutchinson | 4.6 mi | 2026-03-11 | 080 |
| Diversicare Of Hutchinson Hutchinson | 4.4 mi | 2026-02-24 | 081 |
| Good Samaritan - Hutchinson Village Hutchinson | 4.6 mi | 2025-12-03 | 0120 |
| Buhler Sunshine Home Buhler | 11.9 mi | 2025-02-13 | 070 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |