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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Kingman County Retirement Home Association operates The Wheatlands Health Care Center, a 54-bed continuing care community located in Kingman, Kansas. Since its opening in 1986, the property is owned by Lance Dixon and run by administrator Nikki N. Schmitz, has provided multiple levels of housing, including skilled nursing, assisted living, intermediate care, and memory care tracks. The front office uses standard payment systems, taking private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid, while the surrounding neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 53, meaning a vehicle is helpful for most trips, though some errands are manageable on foot.
An 83 percent occupancy rate keeps the building steady, with a resident length of stay averaging 663 days. This timeline shows a heavy focus on extended, long-term residential care alongside shorter recovery stays. To maintain this environment, the 24-hour floor staff provides an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day, which includes 3 hours and 32 minutes from nurse aides.
On-site occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dementia programs are overseen by a staff nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialists. Regarding regulatory reviews, state inspectors previously noted issues with kitchen hand hygiene, hot water temperatures, and physician notifications, but the facility resolved these findings through approved correction plans and holds no active violations.
Interested individuals can reach out to the admissions department to set up a walk-through of the different living units, check out the therapy rooms, and look over the building layout. The administrative team handles these visits while answering direct questions about room availability, specialized memory care enrollment, and the daily activity schedule.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 74th out of 141 homes in Kansas for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 38m per day | ▼ 11% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 28m per day | ▼ 31% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 32m per day | ▲ 32% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 12m per day | ▲ 17% State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 0m per day | ▼ 80% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 17m per day | ▼ 45% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Similar to the Kansas average: 79.5%The Wheatlands Health Care Center is administrated by Nikki N. Schmitz.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kansas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 59 | 100 | This facility has 41% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (59 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 41% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2012.
| 4.2 | 7.1 | This facility has 41% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas nursing home (4.2 vs. KS avg 7.1).↓ 41% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Kansas average 26.9
Kansas average 6.07
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 11 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
6% fewer staff per resident than Kansas average
6% worse than Kansas average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 5 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
5
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.5 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 5 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
5
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 39 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
39
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
355 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 0 | 39 | 9,152 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5,340 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,893 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,308 | 92 | 100% | 10.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,025 | 91 | 99% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 839 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 418 | 56 | 61% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 113 | 42 | 46% | 2.7 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 50 | 38 | 41% | 1.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 24 | 26% | 1.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 16 | 17% | 1.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 20 | 22% | 1.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 21 | 23% | 1.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 13% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
38.4%
102% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.9%
28% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.4%
69% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.0%
79% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
9.4%
199% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.1%
78% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
77% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.8%
36% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.67
9% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 1.84
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.19
48% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.16
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.1%
18% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.9%
78% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.9%
400% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
50.0%
7% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 53.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
50% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
16% of new residents, often for short stays.
34% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
45Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for The Wheatlands Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #80 / 144Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 144 homes in Kansas. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Kansas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Estimated distance in miles from Kingman's city center to The Wheatlands Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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4.63
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60
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$4.3M
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$3.3M
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#64 / 144 | 39.7%
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39.7%
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47.9%
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#129 / 144 | 175154 | ||||
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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KS AVG
69
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69.6%
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69.6%
KS AVG
79.5%
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KS AVG
26.9
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#37 / 143 | 4.5
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4.5
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6.1
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54
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54
KS AVG
46
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$66.9M
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#1 / 144 | $29.7M
Facility
$29.7M
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#1 / 144 | 44.5%
Facility
44.5%
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#108 / 144 | 175242 | ||||
| The Wheatlands Health Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Facility
54
KS AVG
69
Rank
#124 / 224 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
KS AVG
79.5%
Rank
#97 / 218 | +5% | 4.49
Facility
4.49
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#74 / 141 | -48% | -3% | $0
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$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 144 | 11
Facility
11
KS AVG
26.9
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#11 / 143 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#18 / 143 | - | 45 | - |
53
Facility
53
KS AVG
46
Rank
#143 / 363 | Lance Dixon | $5.2M
Facility
$5.2M
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#91 / 144 | $3.2M
Facility
$3.2M
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#80 / 144 | 62.5%
Facility
62.5%
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#29 / 144 | 175521 | ||||
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Facility
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Facility
4.73
KS AVG
4.63
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KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#66 / 144 | 28
Facility
28
KS AVG
26.9
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#86 / 143 | 9.3
Facility
9.3
KS AVG
6.1
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45
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KS AVG
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$7.3M
Rank
#38 / 144 | $4.7M
Facility
$4.7M
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#53 / 144 | 40.7%
Facility
40.7%
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#127 / 144 | 175560 | ||||
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Facility
163
KS AVG
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#5 / 224 |
86.5%
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86.5%
KS AVG
79.5%
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4.41
KS AVG
4.63
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#82 / 141 | -19% | -5% | $87.8k
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$87.8k
KS AVG
$49.2k
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#117 / 144 | 45
Facility
45
KS AVG
26.9
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#122 / 143 | 6.4
Facility
6.4
KS AVG
6.1
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59
Facility
59
KS AVG
46
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#104 / 363 | Debra Biehl | $22.9M
Facility
$22.9M
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#10 / 144 | $12.0M
Facility
$12.0M
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#9 / 144 | 52.3%
Facility
52.3%
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#65 / 144 | 175158 |
The Wheatlands Health Care Center is in the USA neighborhood of KINGMAN.
The legal owner and operator of The Wheatlands Health Care Center is Kingman County Retirement Home Association.
The Wheatlands Health Care Center has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to KS state health department records, The Wheatlands Health Care Center's license number is 175521.
The Wheatlands Health Care Center's occupancy is 83%.
Nikki N. Schmitz is the administrator of The Wheatlands Health Care Center.
The Wheatlands Health Care Center has 54 beds.
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