SCHOWALTER VILLA

Schowalter Villa is a skilled nursing facility located at 200 W Cedar in Hesston, Kansas, within Harvey County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Schowalter Villa has 105 certified beds and maintains active status as a licensed care provider. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component domains. Schowalter Villa received 5 stars in the health inspection category, reflecting the outcomes of on-site surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is also 5 stars, which accounts for nursing hours per resident per day relative to the resident population and case mix. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which is derived from clinical data across multiple care indicators including mobility outcomes, medication management, and symptom control. This component rating falls below the national average and may be a point of consideration for families reviewing care data. Schowalter Villa is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to Kansas eligibility requirements and individual financial circumstances. Prospective residents and their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (620) 327-0400 to discuss specific coverage details, private pay options, and availability. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Schowalter Villa presents a mixed profile. Its overall 5-star rating, driven largely by strong health inspection and staffing scores, places it well above the national average of 3.0 stars. The 5-star health inspection result indicates a favorable survey history relative to other facilities nationwide. The 5-star staffing rating suggests relatively higher reported staffing levels. The 2-star quality measure rating, however, indicates that certain clinical outcome metrics tracked by CMS fall below the national midpoint. Individuals reviewing nursing facility data through CMS Care Compare or similar resources may wish to examine the specific quality measures contributing to this rating to better understand areas of relative performance. Schowalter Villa is situated in Hesston, a community in south-central Kansas, and serves residents in Harvey County and the surrounding region.