MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES INC
600 W BLANCHARD AVENUE, South Hutchinson, KS 67505
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.1%) is below the Kansas average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.6% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (36% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (73% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.3% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6% (45% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES INC with other nursing homes in South Hutchinson.
What keeps MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES INC's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES INC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.6% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES INC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MENNONITE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITIES INC?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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