DIVERSICARE OF HUTCHINSON in Hutchinson, KS has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with solid health inspection and quality scores but a lower staffing rating. It reported 3.30 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $8,376 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent federal penalty flag.
Last inspection: February 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $8,376recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3014.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.59
Licensed practical nurses
0.49
Nurse aides
2.22
Weekend nursing
2.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.9%10.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%8.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.8%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.9%7.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.2%3.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.3%15.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.1%5.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.5%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.6%17.9%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.8%98.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide the appropriate treatment and services for a resident with dementia. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 744 — 42 CFR §483.40(b)(3) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,376 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,376 in total fines.
Federal fine
Sep 5, 2024
$8,376
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · 46 homes · 2.5 stars avg
Occupancy
68.5 residents on an average day (94% of 73 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 49 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.