Skilled nursing · Hutchinson, KS

Diversicare Of Hutchinson

1202 E 23RD AVENUE, Hutchinson, KS 67502

4 / 5CMS 73 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

69

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Diversicare Of Hutchinson carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 69 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Kansas state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 23.0 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.5 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 37 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Kansas DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.5
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
37%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
23.0%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Kansas state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★4 / 5
Health inspection★★★★4 / 5
Staffing★★★★★3 / 5
Quality measures★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.5
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.26
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
37%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
37%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
23.0%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
9.5%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
4.2%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$8,376 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID175114
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainIndependent
Beds73
Avg residents67

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Kansas DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Diversicare Of Hutchinson?

Diversicare Of Hutchinson has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Diversicare Of Hutchinson been cited for resident harm?

It has $8,376 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Diversicare Of Hutchinson appears in the record section above.

Does Diversicare Of Hutchinson use antipsychotic medications?

23.0 percent of long-stay residents at Diversicare Of Hutchinson are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 9.5 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Diversicare Of Hutchinson's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Diversicare Of Hutchinson has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 69 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Kansas state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Diversicare Of Hutchinson?

Diversicare Of Hutchinson is located at 1202 E 23RD AVENUE, Hutchinson, KS 67502. Phone: (620) 669-9393. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Diversicare Of Hutchinson a special focus facility?

Diversicare Of Hutchinson is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $8,376 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Diversicare Of Hutchinson's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Diversicare Of Hutchinson has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Diversicare Of Hutchinson compare to other Hutchinson skilled nursing facilities?

Diversicare Of Hutchinson holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 69. The full Hutchinson directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Hutchinson directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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