Hutchinson Operator, LLC
2301 N Severance Street · Hutchinson, KS · 67502 · 6206620597
45 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Mission Health Communities
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $15,935 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
73% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 73% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $86,114 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C January 29, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 15, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024
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.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 18, 2025 | Fine | $15,935 |
| July 1, 2024 | Fine | $5,560 |
| August 2, 2023 | Fine | $49,026 |
| June 20, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175236 · certified since February 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.