Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and empathetic nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 27 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The facility is highly regarded for its warm environment and active social programming. However, because the majority of recent positive reviews were posted in a single month, we recommend scheduling an unannounced visit to observe daily operations and confirm that the care quality aligns with the high ratings.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
27 reviews on Google“Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receives high praise from families for its compassionate, empathetic staff and clean, well-maintained environment. While the majority of reviews are overwhelmingly positive, families should be aware that the facility has experienced recent challenges, as noted by at least one professional observer.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and empathetic nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Engaging social activities and events
- Person-centered care approach
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 34 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you incorporate that family input into your daily care plans?
- 2With your high CMS ratings for health inspections, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain such a high standard of cleanliness and safety?
- 3Given your focus on person-centered care, what are some of the most popular social activities or events that residents look forward to each week?
- 4Since you have a smaller capacity of 45 residents, how does this intimate setting help your team provide more personalized attention compared to larger facilities?
- 5Could you walk me through your process for managing medical needs or emergencies, especially during the overnight hours?
- 6Regarding the recent state violation, could you share what steps were taken to address that issue and how you have improved your processes since then?
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Key Review Excerpts
“They are skilled and well-trained but mostly, they show my mother (and other residents) respect and empathy. The facility is clean and well-kept. There are many activities to keep the residents engaged.”
“No better feeling than knowing my mother is safe and cared for like family. The staff are all amazing! The attention to individual care and a true love for caring, make this team amazing!”
“Great nursing facility such as Wheatland Nursing Center doesn’t become a highly rated center without its compassionate, empathetic, person-centered care, a safe and comfortable environment, with a strong commitment to patient advocacy and ethical practices.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows recurring problems with fire safety and electrical systems across all three surveys, with deficiencies persisting from 2022 through 2025. Dietary staffing and fire safety construction issues appear repeatedly, suggesting ongoing challenges despite corrections. One complaint was filed by families regarding dietary staffing issues, indicating real-world concerns about care quality that prompted federal investigation.
Jun 26, 2025Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Jun 26, 2025Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Oct 30, 2023Routine11
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Apr 5, 2022Routine8
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Americare Senior Living
23 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.6/5 · Rank 2 of 23 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
R H Montgomery Properties, INC
Owner · Organization
Montgomery, Anna
Owner (parent company)
Montgomery, Richard
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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