WHEATLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
320 S LINCOLN ST, Russell, KS 67665
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How WHEATLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
WHEATLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 45-bed for-profit nursing facility in Russell, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (45.0%) is above the Kansas average of 18.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Russell, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 45.0% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1% (149% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.4% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6% (36% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WHEATLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WHEATLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Russell.
What keeps WHEATLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is WHEATLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 45.0% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WHEATLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WHEATLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 45 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WHEATLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WHEATLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER's rating advantage in Russell?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Russell
Russell sits in Russell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,653 (24.0%)
- Median age
- 45.3 years
- Median household income
- $50,630
- Median home value
- $99,900
Demographics for Russell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Russell.
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