Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu
200 S Main Street · Russell, KS · 67665 · 7854833131
23 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025
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.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 16, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 16, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 16, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 17, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 17, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2024
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.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2024
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.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 17, 2024
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.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 17, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 17, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C January 17, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 17E619 · certified since November 5, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.