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Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu

200 S MAIN STREET, RUSSELL, KS, 67665

(785) 483-3131

23 licensed beds

CMS rates Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 70 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Russell, KS 67665

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

State license

H084101

CMS facility ID

17E619

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu

Street address

200 S MAIN STREET

City / state / ZIP

Russell, KS 67665

Phone

(785) 483-3131

State license #

H084101

About this facility — Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu

Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Russell, Kansas. It is licensed for 23 beds — well below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Kansas (52 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Russell and 296 skilled nursing facilities across Kansas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu 70 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

Non profit - Corporation

Administrator

David Caudill

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

2002-11-05

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

12 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-09-16

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Licensed as

Long Term Care Unit

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-09-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations

F-0605

D · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-10-29

F-0606

D · No harm found

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Corrected 2025-10-29

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-10-29

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-10-29

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-10-29

F-0689

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-10-29

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-10-29

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-10-29

F-0851

F · No harm found

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2025-10-29

F-0868

F · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2025-10-29

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-10-29

F-0882

F · No harm found

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-10-29

2024-01-17Health inspection13 citations

F-0577

C · No harm found

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0623

D · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0625

D · No harm found

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0640

F · No harm found

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0689

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0727

F · No harm found

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0801

F · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0851

F · No harm found

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0868

F · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-02-21

F-0883

E · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-02-21

4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (45 citations)

2022-06-27Health inspection8 citations

F-0640

D · No harm found

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2022-08-14

F-0641

E · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-08-14

F-0659

E · No harm found

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Corrected 2022-08-14

F-0686

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-08-14

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2022-08-14

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2022-08-14

F-0758

D · No harm found

Corrected 2022-08-14

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-08-14

2025-09-16Fire-safety inspection7 citations

E-0006

F · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2026-01-15

E-0013

F · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-12-29

K-0111

E · No harm found

Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

Corrected 2026-01-23

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-12-29

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-12-29

K-0753

E · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2026-01-09

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-12-29

2024-01-17Fire-safety inspection19 citations

E-0006

F · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-03-22

E-0013

F · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-03-22

E-0025

F · No harm found

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2024-03-22

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-03-22

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0223

F · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0347

F · No harm found

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0761

E · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0781

E · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K-0926

F · No harm found

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2024-03-22

2022-06-27Fire-safety inspection11 citations

K-0131

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Corrected 2022-09-23

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-09-23

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2022-09-23

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-09-23

K-0354

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2022-09-23

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-09-23

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-09-23

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2022-09-23

K-0908

F · No harm found

Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

Corrected 2022-09-23

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-09-23

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-09-23

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 17E619.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Kansas.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 77% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 53

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Resident outcomes

On 13 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Kansas average on 3 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	19.4%	17.4%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	9.0%	4.8%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	11.6%	1.4%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	7.4%	2.8%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	1.6%	6.6%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	10.1%	4.2%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.7%	92.9%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	15.3%	14.5%	12.7%	Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	32.4%	23.4%	19.5%	Worse than state
With pressure ulcers	4.7%	4.4%	4.5%	Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	16.6%	21.6%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	39.0%	17.7%	15.4%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

K-0511 3 inspections. Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
E-0006 2 inspections. Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
E-0013 2 inspections. Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
F-0689 2 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0761 2 inspections. 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.
F-0851 2 inspections. Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Kansas

Licensing: Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
Adult Protective Services: 800-922-5330. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Russell Regional Hospital, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Hays Medical Center, about 24 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Clara Barton Hospital, about 25 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Wheatland Nursing Center Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing, Russell, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Wilson Care & Rehabilitation Center, Wilson, about 21 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
St. John's, Hays, about 24 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Good Samaritan - Hays, Hays, about 25 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, about 34 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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