Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-26 · Fire 2025-06-26
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Russell, KS
Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
320 S Lincoln St, Russell, KS
(785) 483-5364
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
45
Certified beds
Average residents
40
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Americare Senior Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-04-04
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
23 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.46
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.54
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.42
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.42
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.00
RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.82
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.36
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.55
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.05
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.15
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
30%
Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
6,737
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
31.85
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9867
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
0.97
Baseline 7.74% · Performance 7.55% · Measure score 0.97 · Achievement 0.97 · Improvement 0.21
Total nurse turnover
4.88
Baseline 31.03% · Performance 43.75% · Measure score 4.88 · Achievement 4.88 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.71
Baseline 3.55 hours · Performance 4.13 hours · Measure score 3.71 · Achievement 3.71 · Improvement 2.13
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 14.56% |
10.72%
3.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 57 · Observed rate 22.81% · Lower 95% interval 10.2% |
| Discharge to community | 51.41% |
50.57%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 41 · Observed rate 48.78% · Lower 95% interval 37.18% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.23 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 76.92% |
95.27%
18.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 39 |
| Falls with major injury | 5.13% |
0.77%
4.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 39 |
| Discharge self-care score | 46.67% |
53.69%
7 pts worse
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 30 |
| Discharge mobility score | 46.67% |
50.94%
4.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 30 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 39 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.55% |
7.12%
0.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 53 · Observed rate 7.55% · Lower 95% interval 3.88% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 19.05% |
8.2%
10.9 pts better
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 42 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 57.33% |
42%
15.3 pts better
|
Numerator 43 · Denominator 75 |
| Discharge function score | 60% |
56.45%
3.5 pts better
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 30 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.5 |
1.8
1.7 pts worse
|
1.9
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.5 · Observed 3.1 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.1 |
2.2
0.9 pts worse
|
1.8
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.1 · Observed 3.0 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.4% |
91.8%
3.6 pts better
|
93.4%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.4% · Q2 94.9% · Q3 94.9% · Q4 97.3% · 4Q avg 95.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.3% |
4.4%
0.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 7.7% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
5.6%
5.6 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 10.6% |
5.0%
5.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 8.1% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 10.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 41.1% |
23.2%
17.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
21.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 38.9% · Q2 41.0% · Q3 38.5% · Q4 45.9% · 4Q avg 41.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 48.0% |
19.8%
28.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
31.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 46.9% · Q2 48.3% · Q3 50.0% · Q4 46.9% · 4Q avg 48.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.0% |
18.4%
0.4 pts better
|
16.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q4 25.0% · 4Q avg 18.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 29.1% |
18.8%
10.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
14.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.5% · Q2 29.4% · Q3 51.4% · Q4 21.2% · 4Q avg 29.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% |
1.8%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
3.1%
2.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.5% |
23.2%
9.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
12.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.4% · Q2 40.7% · Q3 40.6% · Q4 36.2% · 4Q avg 32.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.9% |
4.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.4% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.6% |
75.6%
8 pts better
|
81.7%
1.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 83.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.3% |
11.7%
0.4 pts better
|
12.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.3% · Observed 11.5% · Expected 11.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.2%
2.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.6% |
23.0%
4.4 pts better
|
23.9%
5.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.6% · Observed 19.2% · Expected 24.7% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-10-30 · Fire 2023-10-30
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-04-05 · Fire 2022-04-05
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-26
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-08-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-26
K342 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2025-08-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-26
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-26
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-09-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-26
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-09-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-26
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-09-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-26
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-09-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-26
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-26
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-09-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-30
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-30
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-30
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-30
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-30
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-30
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-01-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-05
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-06-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-05
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-06-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-05
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-06-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-05
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-06-14
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-26
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-07-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-30
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-11-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-30
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-30
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-05
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-05
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-04-05
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2022-04-21
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
R H Montgomery Properties, Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Montgomery, Anna
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Montgomery, Richard
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Americare Systems, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Crocker, Michelle
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Schade, Kyle
Corporate Officer · Individual
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