Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc
600 W Blanchard Avenue · South Hutchinson, KS · 67505 · 6206637175
100 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,498 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure 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.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Implement 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.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 9, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 9, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 1, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2021
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 1, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2021
Notify 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.
Corrected October 1, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2021
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 1, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 1, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2021
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 1, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 1, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 8, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 16, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 16, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 5, 2025 | Fine | $14,498 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175379 · certified since August 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.