Hutchinson Operator is a small, for-profit nursing home offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility accommodates up to 45 residents and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. As a standalone provider, Hutchinson Operator is not part of a larger continuing care retirement community. The focus at this facility is on providing individualized care to meet residents’ medical and daily living needs, with services tailored to those who require ongoing assistance, rehabilitation after an acute event, or support with activities of daily living. Residents at Hutchinson Operator receive an average of four hours and thirteen minutes of nurse staffing per day, reflecting the emphasis on dedicated caregiving and attention to each individual’s personal and medical requirements.
In terms of care outcomes, more than half of the residents discharged from short-term rehabilitation at Hutchinson Operator were able to return home, suggesting that the facility is able to support those recovering from hospital stays such as after strokes, heart attacks, infections, or injuries. Short-term residents have also experienced a relatively low percentage of significant falls resulting in major injury and a moderate rate of infections requiring hospitalization. Emergency room visits among short-term residents have remained at a manageable level during their stays. The ability for residents to maintain self-care is prioritized, with the majority retaining the ability to move, eat, use the bathroom, and perform other common tasks independently.
With regard to preventive health measures, Hutchinson Operator has implemented vaccination programs, although the percentage of residents who received annual influenza vaccinations has been under 50%. The facility is staffed consistently, although there has been some variation between weekday and weekend staffing, with weekends noted as a particular challenge for maintaining consistency. On the dietary front, Hutchinson Operator provides services to support therapeutic diets, and care plans are aligned with the guidance of attending physicians and qualified dietitians, in accordance with professional and state standards.
The home has undergone regular inspection cycles, which review the facility’s adherence to safety, health, nutrition, and resident care protocols. Hutchinson Operator has addressed referenced health and safety inspection findings, with attention to areas such as accident prevention, medication and biological storage, food service staffing, and particular aspects of physical and mental wellness care. Inspection activity has cited areas for improvement, which have been followed by corrective actions. The facility has managed commonplace nursing home challenges such as maintaining adequate nurse and nurse aide competencies and ensuring therapeutic regimens for specialized diets. In addition, Hutchinson Operator provides hospice services when required, ensuring continuity of care for residents with advanced needs.
Throughout its operation, Hutchinson Operator strives to offer a safe and supportive living environment for seniors requiring rehabilitation, long-term, or skilled nursing care. While it is a smaller, community-oriented facility, it addresses a broad spectrum of resident needs and medical complexities, seeking to maximize each resident’s health, comfort, and independence within a professional care setting.