CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1753862026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Schowalter Villa

200 W Cedar · Hesston, KS 67062 · Harvey County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds105CMS provider file
Recent citation rows40current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12024-11-0762024-11-079
Cycle 22023-01-1102023-01-119
Cycle 32021-07-2002021-07-2016
02 / CITATION DETAIL

40 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 9 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2024-11-07 · FIREE0004Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-12
2024-11-07 · FIREE0007Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-12
2024-11-07 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02 · complaint
2024-11-07 · HEALTHF0679Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02 · complaint
2024-11-07 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02 · complaint
2024-11-07 · HEALTHF0758Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02 · complaint
2024-11-07 · HEALTHF0849Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02 · complaint
2024-11-07 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-02 · complaint
2024-11-07 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-19
2024-11-07 · FIREK0325Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-12
2024-11-07 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-12
2024-11-07 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-12
2024-11-07 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-12
2024-11-07 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-12
2024-11-07 · FIREK0920Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-19
2023-01-11 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-16
2023-01-11 · FIREK0321Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-16
2023-01-11 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-16
2023-01-11 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-16
2023-01-11 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-16
2023-01-11 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-16
2023-01-11 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-16
2023-01-11 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-16
2023-01-11 · FIREK0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-16
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • EPP DECKERT, VERDAIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/25/2019
  • FAST, GERHARDIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
  • FLAMING, RONALDIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2019
  • GAEDDERT, GREGIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/31/2026
  • GOERING, RYANIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/23/2010
  • KREHBIEL, JAMESIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/1999
  • SCHRAG, JEROLIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2014
  • BEST, MARLYSIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2026
  • CULLINANE, MIKEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2025
  • EPP DECKERT, VERDAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/25/2019
  • FLAMING, RONALDIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2019
  • GAEDDERT, GREGIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/31/2026
  • HARMS, LISAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2025
  • KUEKER, SANDIEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2021
  • LANDES, MARKIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2021
  • LEATHERMAN, SONDRAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/28/2019
  • PERSON, JENNIFERIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2020
  • WARD, MARTINIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours5.12per resident day
RN hours0.87per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.76per resident day
Staff turnover30.9%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Kansas ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.