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Diversicare of Hutchinson

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm and kind nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1202 E 23rd Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 6750273 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 33 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some families report excellent, compassionate care, others have experienced significant issues with agency staffing and administrative communication. When touring, we strongly recommend asking how the facility manages continuity of care when using agency staff and what the specific protocol is for coordinating external medical appointments.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

33 reviews on Google
Reviews for Diversicare of Hutchinson are highly polarized, with some families praising the staff's kindness and attentiveness, while others report severe concerns regarding patient neglect and poor communication. Critics highlight issues with agency staffing, a lack of coordination for medical appointments, and defensive management, while supporters emphasize a clean environment and compassionate care for long-term residents.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff5.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm and kind nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Supportive care for long-term residents
  • Responsive to family communication

Concerns

  • High reliance on agency staff leading to inconsistent care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and defensive attitude from nursing leadership (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Failure to coordinate external medical appointments (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 36 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

37%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how clean and well-maintained the facility is; could you show us around the common areas?
  • 2How do you ensure that the care remains consistent and personalized, even when there are changes in the nursing roster?
  • 3What is the process for coordinating with outside doctors and ensuring all medical appointments are managed smoothly?
  • 4How does the nursing leadership stay in touch with families to provide updates on a loved one's well-being?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned to keep residents engaged and active?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate protocol for notifying the family?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff is wonderful. The support they gave my family was beyond words.

Long-term resident's family · 2019★★★★★

They staff with agency which means different people working every day and information about patients does not get passed on. The director of nursing continually denies any possible wrong doing of anyone there and always claims misunderstandings without even taking time to seriously investigate issues.

Family member · 2022☆☆☆☆

Skilled nursing that allows residents to go out and smoke . Difficult to find anymore . And they were very receptive and caring . They kept me informed with any changes with my dad.

Family member · 2023★★★★★
Source: 33 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.50hrs
67%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.26hrs
80%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
37%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
38%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.3%
Better than Avg
Here
9.3%
US
19.5%
KS
23.2%
Reno
12.9%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
KS
6.0%
Reno
7.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.5%
Better than Avg
Here
98.5%
US
95.5%
KS
95.5%
Reno
92.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.3%
Better than Avg
Here
96.3%
US
93.4%
KS
91.7%
Reno
91.0%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.9%
US
15.5%
KS
18.1%
Reno
17.5%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
4.9%
KS
4.5%
Reno
5.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
KS
73.8%
Reno
60.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.4%
Better than Avg
Here
98.4%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Reno
64.4%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.4%
US
1.6%
KS
2.1%
Reno
0.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (10.1)
9 complaint-triggered
$8,376 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints resulting in 21 deficiencies, with recurring issues in medication management, resident safety, and fire safety systems. Problems with medication reviews, accident hazards, and maintaining a safe environment persist across all surveys from 2021 to 2025, though the facility reports corrections for each violation. The pattern of repeated deficiencies in core care areas warrants careful consideration.

Feb 24, 2026Complaint
1
0744Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Jan 30, 2025Complaint
7
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Jan 30, 2025Routine
9
0918Potential for harm · Widespread

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0362Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Sep 5, 2024Complaint
1
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Mar 27, 2023Routine
19
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0553Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Sep 27, 2021Routine
16
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0363Potential for harm · Pattern

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 5, 2024

$8,376

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Diversicare of Hutchinson

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Diversicare Healthcare

Chain Size

46 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 7 of 44

Ownership & Management

Owners

Diversicare Kansas LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Advocat Finance, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Dac Newcorp INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Diversicare Holding Company LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Diversicare Management Services Lp.

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Johnson, ReneeW-2 Managing EmployeeKellman, FranklinOfficer / DirectorKohn, BrianOfficer / DirectorRatner, EranOfficer / DirectorBodie, RebeccaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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