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Russell Regional Hospital

200 S Main Street

3.2(29 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
23
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
23

What Families Think

This entry covers Russell Regional Hospital's skilled nursing/long term care service in Russell, Kansas, though most of the available reviews describe experiences in the hospital's emergency room rather than long-term care itself. Feedback is largely negative, focusing on slow response times and billing issues, with one reviewer praising a positive ER visit.

The Good

  • One reviewer praised fast, professional ER diagnosis and treatment
  • Staff handled paperwork smoothly for at least one visit
  • Located in Russell, serving the local community directly

The Bad

  • Multiple reviewers reported long ER wait times before treatment
  • One report of a patient being forgotten in a room for hours
  • Reports of VA benefits not being billed correctly, leading to lawsuits
  • One reviewer said staff refused treatment citing VA non-payment

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Russell Regional Hospital is a senior living community in Russell, Kansas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff. Families rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 29 reviews.

About Russell Regional Hospital

Russell Regional Hospital is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Russell, Kansas. The community is licensed for up to 23 residents.

Families rate Russell Regional Hospital 3.2 out of 5 based on 29 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Russell Regional Hospital

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Russell Regional Hospital

3.2overall · 29 ratings combined

3.2★ on Google (29)

Chad Delano

Dec 2025

via Google

Took my father in law there for 4 sticks they took him back and forgot him in a room for 4 hours after I started ask about him they lie told us it take 3 hours

Elvis Tannehill

Oct 2025

via Google

If you are injured do not go to russell regional this hospital needs to be shut down asap do not expect help or quality service from this hospital travel to hays and save your time and money

Stephen Hines

Dec 2024

via Google

I'm a veteran with lifetime medical benefits went to the emergency room to get treated told them I'm a vet gave them my VA card so they could bill the VA and 4 yrs later I'm getting sued for the bill cause in my opinion someone dropped the ball and didn't bill the VA now I'm having to pay it thank you for your service my butt

Kevin Rupp

Mar 2024

via Google

Yesterday I cut my finger pretty deep. Went to Russell hospital ER. After waiting 5 minutes outside I was finally buzzed in .The nurse asked what I needed I hel my hand up bleeding and said I needed stitches. She said we will be right with you. After 15 more minutes, no one showed. So I went to Hays med ER . 4 stitches and 20 minutes later on my way home. I always thought RUSSELL REGIONAL was only a Band Aid clinic..I was wrong they DON'T even qualify as as that. And if you are on VA, they won't treat you even though they are signed up . They told me previously not to come back as VA don't pay...

Danny Dotson

Jul 2021

via Google

Just arrived in town and checked into a local RV Park when I noticed my right foot sore and swelling. Found this ER minutes away and fearing a blood clot, made an immediate trip there. Very professional staff quickly diagnosed and tested for Gout (which I never had). Ordered a prescription and handled all the paperwork with ease. Very impressed.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 70 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Sep 16, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard19 citations
  • Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2025

  • Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 29, 2025

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 15, 2026

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 9, 2026

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 29, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 29, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 23, 2026

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 29, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 29, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 29, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2025

Jan 17, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard32 citations
  • List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2024

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

  • Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

  • Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

  • Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

  • Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 22, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 22, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 22, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 22, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 22, 2024

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 22, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 22, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 21, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2024

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

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2024

Jun 27, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 23, 2022

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 23, 2022

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 23, 2022

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 23, 2022

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 23, 2022

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 23, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 14, 2022

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 23, 2022

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 23, 2022

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 14, 2022

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 23, 2022

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 23, 2022

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 14, 2022

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 23, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 14, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 14, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 14, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 14, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 14, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Russell Regional Hospital offer?

Russell Regional Hospital offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Russell Regional Hospital located?

Russell Regional Hospital is located at 200 S Main Street in Russell, Kansas.

What do families say about Russell Regional Hospital?

This entry covers Russell Regional Hospital's skilled nursing/long term care service in Russell, Kansas, though most of the available reviews describe experiences in the hospital's emergency room rather than long-term care itself. Feedback is largely negative, focusing on slow response times and billing issues, with one reviewer praising a positive ER visit.

How did Russell Regional Hospital do on recent health and safety inspections?

Russell Regional Hospital had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 70 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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