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

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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

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.46

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.54

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.42

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.82

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

20%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

30%

Annual nurse turnover

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

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)

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

100% 15 facilities 2002-04-01
Montgomery, Anna

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 16 facilities 2013-01-01
Montgomery, Richard

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 16 facilities 1981-08-01
Americare Systems, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 23 facilities 2011-09-13
Crocker, Michelle

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-24
Schade, Kyle

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2021-03-01

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