The Wheatlands Health Care Center
Kingman, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175521) · 54 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (620) 532-5801 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Wheatlands Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Wheatlands Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.5%.
The Wheatlands Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Wheatlands Health Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Kingman, Kansas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 2011. The facility is licensed for 54 certified beds and reports an average of 45.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wheatlands holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3, a quality measures (QM) rating of 3, and a staffing rating of 5. There is no indication in the data that ownership changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.5%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show zero federal fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility — meaning there is no federal fines on record for Wheatlands Health Care Center. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Families should note this profile is built strictly from CMS Care Compare data and should verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the facility, as ratings and penalty records can change over time.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Wheatlands Health Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 36.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, a total of $0.00, and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 54 beds and reports an average of 45.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 4 overall, 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (620) 532-5801 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at (620) 532-5801 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175521?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.