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Western Prairie Senior Living

510 E. San Jacinto Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880

Assisted Living Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(620) 356-3331

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,174
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,258

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,174
  • Average State Price: $4,294
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Western Prairie Senior Living Description

    Western Prairie Senior Living is a community that offers assisted living, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Ulysses, Kansas and is part of the Midwest Health network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 1 out of 10. You can explore reviews in depth here.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    10
    Western Prairie Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 3 reviews across the web

    Employee Reviews

    6.2
    Midwest Health
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 120 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Kansas

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



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    Health

    Certified staff on duty 24 hours a day

    Licensed nurse on call 24 hours a day

    Licensed health care services

    24-hour emergency communication system

    Medication management

    Diabetic care management


    Services

    Weekly housekeeping & laundry services

    Assistance with bathing & dressing

    Social services

    Personalized assistance


    Activities

    Activities program

    Life enrichment program with daily activities

    Seminars


    Community Amenities

    Beauty & barber shop

    Safety and security


    Room Amenities

    Air conditioning

    Ample closet space

    Full, private bathroom

    Step-in shower with safety bars, seat & shower head extension

    Safe, secure environment


    Dining

    Three home-cooked meals each day

    Special dietary needs



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 1, 2017
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 60
    Total current residents: 34
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-02-10 2022-02-22 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2022-02-10 2022-02-22 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-02-10 2022-02-22 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-11-06 2019-11-20 F Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2019-11-06 2019-11-20 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-11-06 2019-11-20 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-11-06 2019-11-20 F Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2019-11-06 2019-11-20 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-11-06 2019-11-20 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-02-18 2019-03-14 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2019-02-18 2019-03-14 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2019-02-18 2019-03-14 F Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2019-02-18 2019-03-14 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-02-18 2019-03-14 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2019-02-18 2019-03-14 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-02-18 2019-03-14 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-01-27 2022-02-24 C Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    2022-01-27 2022-02-24 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2022-01-27 2022-02-24 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2022-01-27 2022-02-24 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-28 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-28 E Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-28 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-28 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-04 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-04 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-04 C Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-04 F 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.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-04 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-04 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-04 D Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-04 F Environmental Deficiencies Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Ulysses which is 0.4 miles away and has a population of 6,097 (very small town).
    • The average income is $57,787, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 38
      • Average Temperature: 61.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 78 days of rain, 19 days of snow and 267 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 0.97 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.4 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.26 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.24 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.1 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Alco
    0.8 miles away
    Stanton County Foods Inc
    21.9 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    First National Bank
    21.8 miles away
    Farm Bureau Financial Services
    21.9 miles away
    Johnson State Bank
    21.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Bob Wilson Memorial Grant County Hospital
    0.3 miles away
    Satanta District Hospital
    22.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Waldron's Pharmacy
    21.9 miles away

    None Found

    Parks

    Battin Park
    21.6 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    None Found

    Restaurants

    Alejandro's Mexican Restaurant
    1.1 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    1.1 miles away
    Wooden Horse
    21.9 miles away

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