Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
320 S Lincoln St · Russell, KS · 67665 · 7854835364
45 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Americare Senior Living
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
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 July 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 30, 2023
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 November 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2023
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 November 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 21, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 21, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175286 · certified since April 4, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.