D+
53/100

HUTCHINSON OPERATOR, LLC Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (HUTCHINSON, Kansas)

2301 N SEVERANCE STREET, HUTCHINSON, Kansas 67502

Phone: 6206620597

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
45
Avg Residents/Day
40.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Reno
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality1/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityKansas AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.690.73-0.04
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.384.13+0.25
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover73.4%48%-

Health Citation History

39 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-29Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Infection Control DeficienciesDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-11-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-07-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.G – Actual Harm
2024-04-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

33 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-29Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave power receptacles that are properly grounded.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesInclude a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish policies and procedures for volunteers.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Smoke DeficienciesHave an alternate power supply for its alarm system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-08-12Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$15,918
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-11-18Fine$10,358-
2024-07-01Fine$5,560-

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