Schowalter Villa
200 W Cedar, Hesston, KS 67062
Schowalter Villa is a nursing home in Hesston, Kansas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (620) 327-0400
- Last standard health inspection
- November 7, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 105
- Residents per day, on average
- 96.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities of Kansas INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Kansas average (6 vs 28).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
6 citations
Health inspection on November 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
9 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for E0004 2 times since 2021.
Citation E0007. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.
Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0222 3 times since 2021.
Citation K0325. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2021.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2021.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0511 3 times since 2021.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 3 times since 2021.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
9 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 11, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2021.
16 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 20, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2021.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- EPP DECKERT, VERDAIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/25/2019
- FAST, GERHARDIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- FLAMING, RONALDIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2019
- GAEDDERT, GREGIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/31/2026
- GOERING, RYANIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 07/23/2010
- KREHBIEL, JAMESIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 09/01/1999
- SCHRAG, JEROLIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/30/2014
- BLUESTEM COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2013
- RITCHA, JEFFREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/05/2022
Questions
When was Schowalter Villa last inspected?
CMS lists November 7, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Schowalter Villa have?
CMS lists 6 health citations since November 7, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Schowalter Villa been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Schowalter Villa?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Schowalter Villa a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.