ElderGrade
C

61/100

Average

Wheatland Manor

316 East Lincolnway, Wheatland, IA 52777

CMS 4/5 stars #4 of 4 in Clinton County (563) 374-1295
Certified beds
44
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $19,338 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 69%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

22/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.91 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.8 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 69% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $19,338 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.40 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.80 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.99 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 69.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: January 15, 2026 (7 months ago).

G Jan 15, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

G Jan 9, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

E Feb 1, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 1, 2024 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 1, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 1, 2024 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 1, 2024 F0919

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BUCHANNAN, JANYCE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BUCHANAN, MATTHEW Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PETERSEN, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
EAKER, KIMBERLY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FOWLER, STEVEN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HARLSON, BRITTNI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PORTER, SAUNDRA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WEIH, MICHAEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
F&B COMMUNICATIONS INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
GREGORY A WIESE CPA LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MILLENNIUM REHAB & CONSULTING INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Wheatland Manor

What is the ElderGrade for Wheatland Manor? +

Wheatland Manor holds an ElderGrade of C (61 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Wheatland Manor? +

Residents receive an average of 3.40 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Wheatland Manor been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 7 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Wheatland Manor accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Wheatland Manor is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.