Russell Regional Hospital LTCU
200 S Main Street, Russell, KS 67665 · (785) 483-3131
Non profit - Corporation · 23 certified beds
Russell Regional Hospital LTCU has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 12 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 16, 2025 found 12 citations. 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · F0606 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 16, 2025 · 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 · 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 · 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 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.September 16, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.September 16, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 16, 2025 · F0610 · 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 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 23 |
| Average residents per day | 17.1 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Russell · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan - Ellis Ellis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan - Hays Hays · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Via Christi Village Hays KS LLC Hays · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Dawson Place Hill City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Russell Regional Hospital LTCU on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.