Mennonite Friendship Communities INC
600 W Blanchard Avenue, South Hutchinson, KS 67505
Mennonite Friendship Communities INC is a nursing home in South Hutchinson, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 15, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since September 8, 202124 (Kansas average 28)
- Fines in the past three years1, $14,498 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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 April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 5, 2025 from $22,305 to $14,498.
Health inspection on August 26, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0627. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.7 to 1.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
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.
February 5, 2025
FineCMS fine of $14,498 on February 5, 2025.
Health inspection on January 15, 2025
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.
Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0640 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.
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 February 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0756 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 February 20, 2025.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.
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 February 20, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on January 15, 2025
16 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
54 of 296 Kansas homes (18%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
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Citation K0222. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, 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 February 21, 2025.
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 February 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for E0007 2 times since 2023.
Citation E0023. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation E0024. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for E0024 3 times since 2021.
Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for E0026 2 times since 2021.
Citation E0031. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation E0032. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation E0034. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation E0035. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
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 February 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 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 February 21, 2025.
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 February 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 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 February 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 3 times since 2021.
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 February 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 3 times since 2021.
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 February 21, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on March 9, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
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 April 14, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on March 9, 2023
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 May 12, 2023.
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 May 12, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for E0015 2 times since 2021.
Citation E0024. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.
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 May 12, 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 May 12, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.
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 May 12, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 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 May 12, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 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 May 12, 2023.
Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2023.
Health inspection on September 8, 2021
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2021.
Citation F0640. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2021.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2021.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2021.
Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2021.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2021.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2021.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on September 8, 2021
19 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 November 29, 2021.
Citation E0024. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2021.
Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2021.
Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2021.
Citation K0100. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2021.
Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2021.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2021.
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 November 29, 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 November 29, 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 November 29, 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 November 29, 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 November 29, 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 November 29, 2021.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2021.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2021.
Citation K0911. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 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 November 29, 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 November 29, 2021.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (620) 663-7175
- Last standard health inspection
- January 15, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day, on average
- 74
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Mennonite Friendship Communities, INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Kansas average (24 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES, INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 04/17/1972
- LIEPINS, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
- MILLE, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/21/2023
- VEH, DAWNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/11/2021
Questions
When was Mennonite Friendship Communities INC last inspected?
CMS lists January 15, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Mennonite Friendship Communities INC have?
CMS lists 24 health citations since September 8, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Mennonite Friendship Communities INC been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $14,498 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Mennonite Friendship Communities INC?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Mennonite Friendship Communities INC a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.