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Western Prairie Senior Living LLC

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise attentive and friendly nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

510 E San Jacinto Avenue, Ulysses, KS 6788060 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded by families for its dedicated staff and clean environment, making it a strong candidate for your search. Because the available reviews are exclusively positive and lack detail on specific clinical or operational processes, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

6 reviews on Google
Western Prairie Senior Living receives consistent praise from families for its attentive nursing staff and overall quality of care. Reviewers highlight a supportive environment where staff members across all departments, including housekeeping and administration, are noted for their friendliness and dedication to resident comfort.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0Clean10.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive and friendly nursing staff
  • Excellent housekeeping and maintenance
  • Supportive administrative team
  • Smooth transition process for new residents

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02019(1)5.02020(2)5.02023(1)5.02025(2)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 7 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

33%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing rating, could you walk me through how you ensure consistent, personalized attention for all 60 residents throughout the day?
  • 2I noticed there have been some recent state-reported violations; could you share what steps the leadership team is taking to address those areas and improve the overall care environment?
  • 3I see that your administrative team is very supportive during the transition process; how do you maintain that same level of communication and partnership with families once a resident has settled in?
  • 4With the housekeeping and maintenance teams receiving such high praise, how do you integrate their work into the daily routine to ensure a comfortable and clean living space for my loved one?
  • 5What specific protocols are in place for medical emergencies, and how quickly can a resident be transitioned to a higher level of care if their health needs change suddenly?
  • 6What does a typical day look like for residents here, and how do you encourage social engagement among the 60 residents to foster a sense of community?

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Key Review Excerpts

Everyone from Administrative to Maintenance does an amazing job. Mom has never complained about anyone. I am so thankful she is at Western Prairie.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The nurses and all the other staff has been so wonderful! They all have made this transition to senior living so much easier for Dad. Everyone has been so helpful, friendly and a joy to be around.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

We have two family members here for a year now and we feel they are getting great care.

Long-term resident's family · 2020★★★★★
Source: 6 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.48hrs
64%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.61hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
38%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
77.4%
US
93.4%
KS
91.7%
Grant
92.8%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.0%
Better than Avg
Here
4.0%
US
15.3%
KS
17.5%
Grant
16.4%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.2%
Better than Avg
Here
7.2%
US
15.5%
KS
18.1%
Grant
20.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.8%
Better than Avg
Here
0.8%
US
12.1%
KS
6.0%
Grant
10.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.6%
Better than Avg
Here
8.6%
US
14.4%
KS
18.4%
Grant
17.4%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.1%
Better than Avg
Here
16.1%
US
19.4%
KS
22.9%
Grant
24.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility71.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
71.4%
US
81.8%
KS
75.6%
Grant
78.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

11deficiencies
Above state avg (10.1)
2 complaint-triggered

This facility shows concerning patterns with recurring fire safety violations and medication management issues across multiple surveys, with families filing complaints about accident prevention and medication errors. Fire safety deficiencies appear repeatedly from 2022-2025, including problems with sprinkler systems, smoke barriers, and emergency equipment, while medication management violations persist across all three surveys. Most deficiencies have correction dates, but the repeated nature of fire safety and medication issues suggests ongoing challenges in these critical areas.

Dec 3, 2025Routine
18
0759Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0921Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Dec 3, 2025Complaint
2
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Dec 7, 2023Routine
10
0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0362Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Jan 27, 2022Routine
7
0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0577Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Western Prairie Senior Living LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Midwest Health

Chain Size

10 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.4/5 · Rank 6 of 10

Ownership & Management

Owners

Western Prairie Nursing Facility Operations LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Floyd C Eaton III Trust 2012

Owner (parent company) · Organization

James Brett Klausman Trust 2012

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Jamie N Eaton Trust 2012

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Klaton Ventures, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Michael Graham Klausman Trust 2012

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Eaton, Floyd

Owner (parent company)

Klausman, James

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Foutch, AerialW-2 Managing EmployeeEaton, FloydOfficer / DirectorKlausman, JamesOfficer / DirectorMidwest Health, INC. 06122001ManagerWestern Prairie Nursing Facility Operations LLCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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