MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES INC
600 W BLANCHARD AVENUE, South Hutchinson, KS 67505
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How MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES INC Compares
MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES INC is a 100-bed nonprofit nursing facility in South Hutchinson, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.2%) is below the Kansas average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.1% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (45% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (73% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.5% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6% (27% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
The Senior Community Around South Hutchinson
South Hutchinson sits in Reno County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 12,374 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $51,520
- Median home value
- $106,100
Demographics for Reno County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near South Hutchinson.
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