Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
320 S Lincoln St, Russell, KS 67665 · (785) 483-5364
For profit - Corporation · 45 certified beds
Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 1 citation (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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 26, 2025 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.June 26, 2025 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.June 26, 2025 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
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 | 3.75 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.73 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 40.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Russell Regional Hospital LTCU Russell · ★★★★★ 1 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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