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Total health inspections
3
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
The Wheatlands Health Care Center
Nursing Home
The Wheatlands Health Care Center
Nursing Home
Wheatlands Health Care Center is the premier continuing care retirement community in Kingman, Kansas. It offers services in assisted living, skilled nursing, intermediate care, and dementia care. The facility emphasizes person-centered care and encourages family involvement in residents' care.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
54
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.9%
Residents per day (avg)
45
Occupancy rate
90.9%
Residents per day (avg)
45
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
50% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
16% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 years
Medicaid
34% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$5.2M
Surplus of revenue
$451.8K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$5,171,396.00
Surplus of revenue
$451,756.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.7M
54-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
30%
Occupied Beds
16 of 54
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Nursing Facility | Residential Health Care Facility
Additional licensing details
License number:
175521
CMS Certification Number:
175521
County:
KINGMAN
Ownership & operating entity
The Wheatlands Health Care Center is administrated by NIKKI N. SCHMITZ.
Owner name:
KINGMAN COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME ASSOCIATION
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Dementia Care, Skilled Care, Nursing Services, Rehabilitation Services, Social Services
Operating Hours
24/7 Admissions
Inspection History
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
25 visits/inspections
2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
5 other visits
2 life safety inspections
Results
22 with issues
3 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:December 22, 2025
55 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
The Wheatlands Health Care Center
-48%
-3%
+14%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KS 67068-2000
54
No
-
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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-
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The Wheatlands Health Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 67068-2000
Bed Count:
54
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DIXON, LANCE
CCN:
175521
Occupancy:
90.9%
Home Revenue:
$4,293,770.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,633,014.00
Payroll %:
61.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
44.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.4932
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
11
RN share vs State Avg:
-48%
-48%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
+14%
Arma Operator LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KS 66712
Bed Count:
45
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
175353
Occupancy:
92.3%
Home Revenue:
$4,315,735.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,297,709.00
Payroll %:
53.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
40.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2675
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+39%
+39%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-29%
-29%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+16%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
97
Total Staff
85
Employees
12
Contractors
21,572
Total Hours (Quarter)
32
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 10.2 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 8.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 43 | 7 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
73 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
3.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
1.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
7 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.1%
of total hours from contractors
460 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Feeding Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Mental Health Service Worker: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 43 | 0 | 43 | 9,758 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 17 | 0 | 17 | 4,594 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,189 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,226 | 87 | 96% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,005 | 90 | 99% | 10.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 868 | 63 | 69% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 485 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 463 | 65 | 71% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 171 | 38 | 42% | 4.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 104 | 37 | 41% | 2.8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 22 | 24% | 1.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 9 | 10% | 3.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 10 | 11% | 2.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 12 | 13% | 2.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 14% | 1.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
11
Citations per inspection
3.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 11 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
11 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Dec 04, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Dec 04, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Dec 04, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Dec 04, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
45
Total Residents
Medicare
2
(4.4%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
24
(53.3%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
19
(42.2%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
18
Total Specialty Beds
33.3%
of Bed Capacity
18
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
33.3%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.6
39% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
31.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
31.9
54% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 20.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
38.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
38.4%
102% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.9%
28% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.4%
36% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.4%
69% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.0%
79% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
9.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
9.4%
199% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.1%
78% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
77% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.8%
36% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.1%
18% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.9%
78% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Wheatlands Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.9%
↑ 2.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$451,756
↓ ~$84K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3,230,756
↑ ~$279K vs 2022
Profit Margin
10.5%
↓ 3.4pp vs 2022
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