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Nursing homes in Russell County, Kansas
Russell County, Kansas, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 68 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 42 health deficiencies over three cycles, 61.8 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Russell County | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 296 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 61.8 | 45.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $6.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Russell | 45 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 20.0 | — | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu | Russell | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 143.5 | — | 16 Sep 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0761 | 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. | 3 |
| F0801 | 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. | 3 |
| F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Americare Senior Living (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Russell County, Kansas?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 68 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Russell County have the highest CMS ratings?
Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu (1 stars)
How do Russell County nursing homes compare with Kansas?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 61.8 per 100 beds against 45.1 statewide.