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Mennonite Friendship Communities

600 W Blanchard Ave, South Hutchinson, KS 67505

Assisted Living Nursing Home Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,612
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,550
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,596

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,612
  • Average State Price: $4,294
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Mennonite Friendship Communities Description

    Founded in 1973 and supported by local Mennonite congregations, Mennonite Friendship Communities is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing a unique and rewarding lifestyle for retired seniors.

    The 120-acre MFC campus lies in the graceful Kansas plains on the edge of South Hutchinson. Friendship Village offers you maintenance-free retirement living in a variety of residential models – single-family homes, duplexes, and apartments. Convenient and beautifully decorated commons areas enhance community life. A friendly and professional staff provides outstanding services. Activities include exercise classes, ceramics, choir, woodworking, day trips and much more.

    Lease or contract options provide flexible financing for available homes on our campus. Building sites are also available for new construction of single-family or duplex homes.

    Friendship Place offers income eligible apartments with all the benefits of community living.

    MFC residents are a diverse group, bringing the rich heritage of their unique life experiences, faith traditions and cultural practices to enrich community life.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    7.1
    Mennonite Friendship Communities
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 16 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in South Hutchinson
  • Ranking in State: 363 out of 464 communities in KS
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many find the career at Mfc fulfilling, citing a friendly environment where residents are cared for to the highest level.
    • Some employees and residents' family members praise the cleanliness, respectfulness, and cheerfulness of the place.
    • Staff is described as helpful, friendly, and caring, with a strong sense of teamwork and a familial bond with residents.
    • The facility is commended for maintaining its buildings and grounds well, making it a top choice in the county according to a long-term resident.

    Negative Reviews:

    • There are complaints about unprofessional behavior among the staff, including the HR department and the Director of Nursing, with accusations of targeting and drama.
    • Some reviews mention poor care, particularly in the rehab section, with specific grievances about neglect and unattended medical needs.
    • Concerns are raised about the staff's behavior towards residents' personal belongings and a lack of understanding of residents' and employees' personal lives.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Therapeutic Exercise

    Falls Prevention

    Functional Mobility Training

    Gait Training

    Transfer Training


    Services

    Volunteer Opportunities



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 1, 1996
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 100
    Total current residents: 74
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $54170


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-11 2023-05-12 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    2023-04-11 2023-05-12 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2023-04-11 2023-05-12 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    2023-04-11 2023-05-12 E Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2023-04-11 2023-05-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-04-11 2023-05-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-04-11 2023-05-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2023-04-11 2023-05-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2023-04-11 2023-05-12 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-04-11 2023-05-12 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-04-11 2023-05-12 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Construction Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Smoke Deficiencies Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-10-12 2021-11-29 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-09-05 2019-10-03 F Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2019-09-05 2019-10-03 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-09-05 2019-10-03 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-09-05 2019-10-03 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-09-05 2019-10-03 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-09 2023-04-14 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2023-03-09 2023-04-14 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2023-03-09 2023-04-14 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2023-03-09 2023-04-14 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-09-08 2021-10-01 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-09-08 2021-10-01 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2021-09-08 2021-10-01 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2021-09-08 2021-10-01 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2021-09-08 2021-10-01 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-09-08 2021-10-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2021-09-08 2021-10-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2021-09-08 2021-10-16 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-09-08 2021-10-16 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-12-10 2021-01-05 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-20 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-20 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-20 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-20 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-20 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-11-13 2019-12-20 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2017-10-24 $7,210
    2020-12-10 $19,170
    2021-09-08 $15,000
    2023-03-09 $20,000

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2017-10-24 3
    2020-12-10 6

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Hutchinson which is 2.5 miles away and has a population of 41,569 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $46,615, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 35
      • Average Temperature: 60.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 106 days of rain, 22 days of snow and 235 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.81 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    4.3 miles away
    ALDI
    4.3 miles away
    Dillons
    18.4 miles away

    Transportation

    Hutchinson
    2.1 miles away
    Kansas State Fair Train Depot
    3.4 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    Citizens State Bank
    15.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
    4.6 miles away
    Summit Surgical
    4.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    4.3 miles away

    None Found

    Parks

    Carey Park
    1.3 miles away
    Centennial Park
    1.6 miles away
    Southwest Bricktown Park
    1.7 miles away
    Av A Park
    1.8 miles away
    Shadduck Park
    1.8 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Hutchinson Mall
    3.9 miles away

    Culture

    Culbertson Auditorium
    18.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Davills Bar & Grill
    1.4 miles away
    Ye Old Grill
    3.5 miles away
    Olive Garden
    4.2 miles away
    Pizza Ranch
    4.3 miles away
    Carriage Crossing Restaurant
    7.9 miles away

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