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The Wheatlands Health Care Center

Nursing Home Facility

750 W Washington St, Kingman, KS 67068

Assisted Living Nursing Home Care Senior Living
The Wheatlands Health Care Center

The Wheatlands Health Care Center is a senior care community located in Kingman, KS. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Kingman area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (620) 532-5801.

The Wheatlands Health Care Center is licensed for 54 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 85% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2024 and recorded 6 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 37%.

The community is located in Kingman County, KS.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 11 problems at The Wheatlands Health Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Pharmacy Service

    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.

    Inspected December 2024. Corrected by January 16, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected December 2024. Corrected by January 16, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected December 2024. Corrected by January 16, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Inspected December 2024. Corrected by January 16, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Inspected December 2024. Corrected by January 16, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected December 2024. Corrected by January 16, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

The Wheatlands Health Care Center offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Corporation
  • Beds / units 54
  • Occupancy 85%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.5
  • Annual staff turnover 37%
  • Last health inspection December 2024

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