Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc.
South Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas · CCN 175379 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc. 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 100 certified beds, 75 residents a day on average. 24 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; 1 fine totalling $14,498.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 3 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.98285 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.40538 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.55927 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.4% (registered nurses 16.7%) |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-26 complaint survey |
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0627 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-26 complaint survey |
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-01-15 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-15 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-15 complaint survey |
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-15 complaint survey |
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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-15 complaint survey |
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-15 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-15 complaint survey |
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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-15 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-15 complaint survey |
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. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0849 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-20 |
| 2023-03-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-09 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-04-14 |
| 2021-09-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-16 |
| 2021-09-08 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-01 |
| 2021-09-08 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-01 |
| 2021-09-08 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-01 |
| 2021-09-08 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-01 |
| 2021-09-08 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-01 |
| 2021-09-08 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-01 |
| 2021-09-08 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-01 |
| 2021-09-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-10-16 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-05 | Fine | $14,498 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mennonite Friendship Communities, Inc. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1972-04-17 |
| Liepins, Richard Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-30 |
| Veh, Dawn Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-24 |
| Lee, Janice Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-05-21 |
| Martens, Joretta Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-05-17 |
| Mille, Robert Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-08-21 |
| Miller, Arlyn Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-05-31 |
| Miller, Martha Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-01-01 |
| Miller, Myron Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-05-16 |
| Miller, Timothy Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-05-31 |
| Miller, Verton Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-01-01 |
| Nisly, J Marvin Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-05-16 |
| Nisly, Keith Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-01-01 |
| Schmidt, Chris Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-01-01 |
| Veh, Dawn Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-01-11 |
| Yoder, Caleb Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-05-17 |
| Wedel, Russell Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-05-16 |
| Liepins, Richard Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-03-01 |
| Mille, Robert Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-08-21 |
| Veh, Dawn Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-01-11 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Reno County.