Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (50% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
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 Wheatlands Health Care Center is administered 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 59 | 100 | This facility has 41% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (59 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 41% better |
State average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
State average 26.9
State 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.
State average: 0.9
State average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
355 contractor hours this quarter
| 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.
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)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for The Wheatlands Health Care Center from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (50% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
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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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Brookdale Rosehill | NH AL SNF | Shawnee | 92
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26.9
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#124 / 144 | - | 75 | A+ |
54
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#138 / 363 | Mary Patchett | $15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$7.3M
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#24 / 143 | $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
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#24 / 143 | 48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#71 / 143 | 175478 | ||||
| Ascension Living Via Christi Village McLean | NH AL IL MC SNF | Wichita (Indian Hills) | 95
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95
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69
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#43 / 223 |
33.7%
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33.7%
KS AVG
76.8
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#199 / 206 | -56% | 4.47
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4.47
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4.63
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#72 / 141 | +4% | -4% | $0
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$0
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$49.2k
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#1 / 144 | 14
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14
KS AVG
26.9
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#17 / 144 | 7.0
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7.0
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6.1
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#104 / 144 | 1 | 32 | - |
47
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47
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46
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#186 / 363 | Abigail Poff | $7.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$7.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$7.3M
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#67 / 143 | $3.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$3.3M
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#78 / 143 | 44.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
44.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#130 / 143 | 175543 | ||||
| Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community | NH HC IL SNF | Manhattan (Meadowlark Road) | 134
Facility
134
KS AVG
69
Rank
#12 / 223 |
87.3%
Facility
87.3%
KS AVG
76.8
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#65 / 206 | +14% | 5.72
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5.72
KS AVG
4.63
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#14 / 141 | +3% | +24% | $8.3k
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$8.3k
KS AVG
$49.2k
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#65 / 144 | 30
Facility
30
KS AVG
26.9
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#92 / 144 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
KS AVG
6.1
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#71 / 144 | 1 | 117 | - |
28
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28
KS AVG
46
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#269 / 363 | Lonnie Baker | $19.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$19.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$7.3M
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#4 / 143 | $17.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$17.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#4 / 143 | 88.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
88.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#108 / 143 | 175174 | ||||
| Bethel Health Care Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | North Newton | 65
Facility
65
KS AVG
69
Rank
#88 / 223 |
90.8%
Facility
90.8%
KS AVG
76.8
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#36 / 206 | +18% | 5.69
Facility
5.69
KS AVG
4.63
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#14 / 141 | -17% | +23% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 144 | 5
Facility
5
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#1 / 144 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#2 / 144 | - | 59 | - |
29
Facility
29
KS AVG
46
Rank
#264 / 363 | Bethel Investors, LLC | $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#25 / 143 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#29 / 143 | 57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#69 / 143 | 175402 | ||||
| The Wheatlands Health Care Center | NH AL HOS IL MC RC SNF | Kingman | 54
Facility
54
KS AVG
69
Rank
#123 / 223 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#91 / 206 | +8% | 4.49
Facility
4.49
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#72 / 141 | -48% | -3% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 144 | 11
Facility
11
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#11 / 144 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
KS AVG
6.1
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#18 / 144 | - | 45 | - |
53
Facility
53
KS AVG
46
Rank
#143 / 363 | Lance Dixon | $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#92 / 143 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#80 / 143 | 72.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
72.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#28 / 143 | 175521 |
The Wheatlands Health Care Center is in the USA neighborhood of KINGMAN.
The Wheatlands Health Care Center is legally operated by Kingman County Retirement Home Association, and administered by Nikki N. Schmitz.
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%.
No, The Wheatlands Health Care Center has a no-pet policy.
The Wheatlands Health Care Center is registered as a non-profit in KS.
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