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Nursing homes in Russell, KS

Russell, KS has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing homeOverall ratingHealth inspectionsStaffingQuality measuresBedsFines
Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center320 S Lincoln St · For profit - Corporation 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars45None
Russell Regional Hospital LTCU200 S Main Street · Non profit - Corporation 1 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars23None

How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Kansas, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings

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Recent inspection problems in Russell

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

  • Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.September 16, 2025 · Russell Regional Hospital LTCU · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlySeptember 16, 2025 · Russell Regional Hospital LTCU · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 16, 2025 · Russell Regional Hospital LTCU · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.September 16, 2025 · Russell Regional Hospital LTCU · F0882 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.September 16, 2025 · Russell Regional Hospital LTCU · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.September 16, 2025 · Russell Regional Hospital LTCU · F0606 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 16, 2025 · Russell Regional Hospital LTCU · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.September 16, 2025 · Russell Regional Hospital LTCU · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 16, 2025 · Russell Regional Hospital LTCU · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 16, 2025 · Russell Regional Hospital LTCU · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Questions about nursing homes in Russell

Which nursing home in Russell has the highest Medicare rating?

Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has the highest overall rating in Russell: 5 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in Russell have been fined?

None of the 2 nursing homes in Russell has been fined in the last three years.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Russell?

No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.

Which nursing home in Russell is the largest?

Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, with 45 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.