Schowalter Villa
200 W Cedar, Hesston, KS 67062 · (620) 327-0400
Non profit - Corporation · 105 certified beds
Schowalter Villa has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 6 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 7, 2024 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.November 7, 2024 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.November 7, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.November 7, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.November 7, 2024 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 7, 2024 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.November 7, 2024 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.November 7, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.November 7, 2024 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.November 7, 2024 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 7, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.November 7, 2024 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.November 7, 2024 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.12 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.87 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.61 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.9% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 105 |
| Average residents per day | 94.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Halstead Health and Rehabilitation Center Halstead · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Kansas Christian Home Newton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Newton Presbyterian Manor Newton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bethel Health Care Center North Newton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Diversicare of Sedgwick Sedgwick · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Schowalter Villa on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.