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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Set in the peaceful lands of South Lincoln, Russell, KS is the esteemed senior living community of Wheatland Nursing Center that provides skilled nursing, hospice, adult day club, home health care, and rehabilitation. Cherish personal moments within the snug and spacious studio residences of Wheatland Nursing Center. The community doubles its efforts to handle residents’ special needs and aspirations to ensure a better quality of life.
Interact with the community and gain meaningful experiences through enjoyable programs and fun activities. Fostering comfort and satisfying dietary needs, the community serves freshly prepared and healthy meals for a delightful dining experience. Wheatland Nursing Center strives to provide a haven for seniors to enjoy their healing journey and experience the highest quality of care and support.
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 104th out of 141 homes in Kansas. 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.
| 28m per day | ▼ 35% 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.
| 32m per day | ▼ 20% 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.
| 2h 25m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 2h 42m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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.
| 2h 53m per day | ▼ 19% State avg: 3h 35m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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.
| 22m per day | ▼ 24% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Higher than the Kansas average: 79.5%Wheatland Nursing Center is legally operated by Wheatland Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing, and administrated by Michelle Crocker.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 100 | This facility has 91% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (9 vs. KS avg 100).↓ 91% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 2.3 | 25 | This facility has 91% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kansas nursing home (2.3 vs. KS avg 25).↓ 91% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.8 | 3.1 | This facility has 74% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas nursing home (0.8 vs. KS avg 3.1).↓ 74% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 12 | 32 | This facility has 63% fewer total inspections than a typical Kansas nursing home (12 vs. KS avg 32).↓ 63% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on June 26, 2025, identified a deficiency related to the facility’s failure to employ a full-time Certified Dietary Manager for residents receiving meals from the kitchen. Earlier inspections noted similar issues with dietary staffing, as well as deficiencies in medication storage, food hygiene, infection control, and resident care practices such as privacy, accommodation, and supervision. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were not mentioned in the reports. The pattern of deficiencies suggests ongoing challenges with dietary management and some aspects of resident care, with no clear indication of improvement or worsening over time.
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
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.
8 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 9 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
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.
25% worse than Kansas average
0% compared with Kansas average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
959 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 28 | 2 | 30 | 8,340 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,141 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,141 | 91 | 99% | 10.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,058 | 90 | 98% | 11.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,012 | 68 | 74% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 846 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 549 | 67 | 73% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 455 | 61 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 373 | 49 | 53% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 346 | 62 | 67% | 5.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 333 | 65 | 71% | 3.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 141 | 53 | 58% | 2.7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 5 | 5% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 19 | 21% | 1.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 23 | 25% | 0.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 25 | 27% | 0.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2% | 5.3 |
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.
12.9
23% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
25.6
23% 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
28.2%
48% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.0%
17% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.5%
37% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.7%
52% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.9%
6% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
77% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.6%
68% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
44.4%
162% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.7%
In line with 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.
3.50
90% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 1.84
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.11
44% 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
83.0%
10% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.6%
19% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 23.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.3%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 11.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
5.1%
566% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
46.7%
13% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
51.4%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
74% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
12% of new residents, often for short stays.
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
39Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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 Wheatland Nursing 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 #125 / 144Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th 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.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 175 - 200 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
40.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Russell's city center to Wheatland Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Wheatland Nursing Center is located in Russell, Kansas.
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The legal owner and operator of Wheatland Nursing Center is Wheatland Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing.
Wheatland Nursing Center has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to KS state health department records, Wheatland Nursing Center's license number is 175286.
Wheatland Nursing Center's occupancy is 87%.
Michelle Crocker is the administrator of Wheatland Nursing Center.
Wheatland Nursing Center has 45 beds.
(785) 483-5364 will put you in contact with the team at Wheatland Nursing Center.
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