Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Russell, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175286) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (785) 483-5364 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.0%.
Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 45-bed, Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Russell, Kansas, with an average of 40.6 residents. The facility has been certified since April 1994 and operates as a for-profit corporation. It is part of the Americare Senior Living chain, which includes 23 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wheatland holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.75 per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status reported for Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing staff turnover is 31.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 45 beds with an average of 40.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Americare Senior Living chain, which has 23 facilities averaging 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 4, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Wheatland scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7854835364 or check the Medicare Care Compare page to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 7854835364 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175286?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.