nursing home in Ulysses, KS
Western Prairie Senior Living LLC
510 E San Jacinto Avenue, Ulysses, KS 67880 · (620) 356-3331
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Western Prairie Senior Living LLC at a glance
Western Prairie Senior Living LLC is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Ulysses, Kansas (Grant County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kansas average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.1 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 3, 2025) found 11 health citations. The Kansas average is 9.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 36% per year (state average 48.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Midwest Health
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 2017
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Grant County
- CMS Certification Number
- 175559
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.37 hrs | 4.07 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.50 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.17 hrs | 2.70 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.87 hrs | 3.60 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36% | 48.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 42% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 11 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 72 | 83.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $20,430 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 31 | 51 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 51.5% | 82.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.4% | 18.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | Average |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.7% | 17.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.3% | 16.2% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.8% | 6.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 22% | 23.2% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.7% | 95.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 79.8% | 92.1% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 79.3% | 76.1% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 6, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| December 3, 2025 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| December 7, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 1, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 1, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 1, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 1, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 7, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 7, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 7, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 7, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 7, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 7, 2024 |
| January 27, 2022 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 22, 2022 |
| January 27, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 22, 2022 |
| January 27, 2022 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 22, 2022 |
| January 27, 2022 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2022 |
| January 27, 2022 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2022 |
| January 27, 2022 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2022 |
| January 27, 2022 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 24, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN PRAIRIE NURSING FACILITY OPERATIONS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2017 |
| FLOYD C EATON III TRUST 2012 Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 09/01/2017 |
| JAMES BRETT KLAUSMAN TRUST 2012 Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 09/01/2017 |
| JAMIE N EATON TRUST 2012 Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 09/01/2017 |
| KLATON VENTURES, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 09/01/2017 |
| MICHAEL GRAHAM KLAUSMAN TRUST 2012 Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 09/01/2017 |
| FLOYD C EATON III TRUST 2012 Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| FOUTCH, AERIAL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| JAMES BRETT KLAUSMAN TRUST 2012 Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| JAMIE N EATON TRUST 2012 Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| KLATON VENTURES, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| MICHAEL GRAHAM KLAUSMAN TRUST 2012 Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| MIDWEST HEALTH, INC. 06122001 Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| WESTERN PRAIRIE NURSING FACILITY OPERATIONS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| EATON, FLOYD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| KLAUSMAN, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| EATON, FLOYD Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| KLAUSMAN, JAMES Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| EATON, FLOYD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2024 |
| KLAUSMAN, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2024 |
| MIDWEST HEALTH, INC. 06122001 Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| WESTERN PRAIRIE NURSING FACILITY OPERATIONS LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2024 |
| FOUTCH, AERIAL Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Western Prairie Senior Living LLC's rating?
Western Prairie Senior Living LLC has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kansas nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Western Prairie Senior Living LLC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Kansas average of 9.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Western Prairie Senior Living LLC accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Western Prairie Senior Living LLC?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Midwest Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Western Prairie Senior Living LLC and how do I contact it?
Western Prairie Senior Living LLC is at 510 E San Jacinto Avenue, Ulysses, KS 67880. Phone: (620) 356-3331.
About this data
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