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Prairie Homestead Senior Living

1605 W May St

4.6(16 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Starting price
$1,657/mo
Total units
110
Year opened
1965
Ownership
Local, faith-based, not-for-profit operator
Independent Living Costs
Utilities, cable, and maintenance included in rent
Resident Governance
Residents' Council provides community representative input

What Families Think

Families and residents describe Prairie Homestead as a close-knit, faith-based community where staff and neighbors feel like extended family. Reviewers consistently praise its value, well-maintained independent living homes, and low-stress lifestyle with maintenance and lawn care handled for them. Long-tenured residents (some over 8-14 years) highlight the strong sense of belonging and variety of activities.

The Good

  • Reviewers call it best value in the Wichita area
  • Long-term residents report high satisfaction (8-14+ years)
  • Attached garages keep cars dry and warm
  • Strong sense of community among residents and staff
  • Weekly worship and chapel for faith-based living
  • Walking paths around a central pond

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About Prairie Homestead Senior Living

Welcome to Prairie Homestead Senior Living!

Located on a beautiful, 26 acre campus, Prairie Homestead Senior living has been serving residents since 1965. We are a local, faith based, not for profit senior living community. Prairie Homestead specializes in Assisted Living and Independent Living communities in Wichita, Kansas.

Our friendly staff becomes an extended family, creating a true sense of community. Let us take tedious daily tasks off your hands so you have time to do the things you love most, whether that’s gathering with friends and neighbors or spending reflective time near the peaceful pond in the center of our campus. Settle into a community that understands your needs and supports your lifestyle.

Our campus has a relaxed, small town feel with all the luxuries of the city just minutes away.

Independent Living

Changing an address doesn’t change who you are.  It does provide a chance to redefine the way you live according to your wants and needs.  Independent senior living at Prairie Homestead combines independence with personalized service, giving you the freedom to live a care-free lifestyle!

Warm, inviting twin homes and patio homes

Independent living options allow seniors the freedom and flexibility to keep enjoying what life has to offer in surroundings that are cozy, safe, and without the burdens of lawn care, home maintenance, and maybe even cooking.  In keeping with that philosophy, we offer two and three bedroom twin homes with attached garages or our newly built one and two bedroom deluxe patio homes.   A warm and friendly setting awaits you!

Covered Services in Our Community:

•    Grounds keeping
•    Interior and Exterior Maintenance
•    Water, Sewer, Trash, Cable TV
•    Snow Removal
•    Emergency Call System
•    Activities and Events

Assisted Living

Assisted living is designed for seniors who need a little more day-to-day assistance.  From quality dining to assistance with personal grooming and medication management, our assisted living community offers additional services but still offers the independence you desire.  In our assisted living lifestyle, residents enjoy the comforts of a spacious 1 bedroom apartment while getting the personalized assistance they need throughout their daily routines.  From planned activities to social events, residents participate in fulfilling experiences throughout the day and have 24/7 assistance at their finger tips.

Our program centers on the residents and their choices.  It is individually sculptured to the resident and provides the services needed to support an aging in place community.   Living well is at the top of Prairie Homestead’s priority list for each resident.   Residents also can enjoy a wide range of amenities on campus including a hair salon, walking path, library, green house room, game room and beautiful chapel.

Covered basic services for assisted living include:

•    24 hour staff
•    Emergency call system
•    Three meals a day
•    Housekeeping and laundry
•    Utilities and cable TV
•    Activities, outings, and programs
•    Wellness monitoring

Other services available (which may include additional charges):    

•    Variety of care assistance.  
•    You aren’t charged for services you don’t need but we are here when you do.
•    Medication Management

Types of Care

Assisted LivingAt-Home CareHome Health and HospiceIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Rooms

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Medical Staff
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews

4.6overall · 16 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (16)

Connie Adams

Mar 2024

via Google

I have lived at Prairie Homestead for 14 years now, and am so thankful to be in this community. We are all, residents and staff, neighbors and family to each other. It is like living in a neighborhood of close-knit friends. The dining room is a joyful, happy place to be during meals; we have a variety of group activities, a monthly residents' party and outings in our buses; we have weekly worship for those who wish to gather for an ecumenical time together; both twin homes and patio homes are spacious and well-cared-for by our maintenance staff; we have a Residents' Council that provides some community representative governance and communication; we enjoy our own library; and we have ample interior-campus paths around our pond for outdoor walking, cycling and health. I'm so glad I am a part of our Prairie Homestead community.

Frank Hopper

Mar 2024

via Google

It is a very special place. My wife and I have visited family since the beginning and lived there recently. Right up front: It is the best value in the Wichita area. Next: The staff like working there and have an excellent administrator. Amenities are eye candy for marketing in this industry but when you live somewhere your apartment is where you actually spend most of your time. Prairie Homestead has amenities that are great but no staffed bistro or soda fountain which means your money (rent) gets spent on more important things. Value is important there and Prairie Homestead strives to provide value. The duplexes have an oversized garage which means you can have your car where it stays dry and warm and just through the door. That is huge and rare for a senior living facility. So Prairie homestead is a good value with a wonderful atmosphere, terrific housing options AND the residents are wonderful people who will welcome you "home".

Pat Elder

Jun 2021

via Google

As a resident here for over eight years, I would highly recommend Prairie Homestead Senior Living to anyone who needs to downsize, to live on one level with no stairs, to have maintenance care for anything that should go wrong in your apartment and not to have any lawn care worries. I love the Christian faith-based environment and friendships I have made. There are many activities and interests which can keep you as busy as you want to be but don't have to be! A lovely dining room and wonderful food are available, as well as a beauty salon, fitness room, fine library, and chapel, with vespers held each Sunday afternoon. I am so thankful we moved here when we did, and my husband used to say he wished we had moved here ten years earlier!

Gary huntsperger

Nov 2020

via Google

My father, father in law, and mother in law have all resided at Prairie Homestead and I have always found the staff very helpful and caring! I also have several friends from church that reside at Prairie Homestead and I always enjoy my visits to the campus! The residents and staff are so positive and down to earth! I always leave with a smile on my face and looking forward to my next visit! Hands down the best senior living community!

Connie Adams

Apr 2018

via Google

What a wonderful community of residents and staff! Prairie Homestead is like living in a neighborhood where everyone knows each other and cares about all the neighbors. I never thought I wanted to leave my house, but I love being here where my repairs and lawn are taken care of, and where I'm in small group activities and have a convenient outdoor place to stroll around our pond. I moved to PH in my mid-60's, and I am so glad I chose this friendly community. Another bonus -- we're near the Wichita Art Museum, Century II for symphony and Music Theatre, and mid-way between Dillons, Walmart and Braums ... very handy!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Prairie Homestead Senior Living offer?

Prairie Homestead Senior Living offers Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Prairie Homestead Senior Living cost?

Published pricing at Prairie Homestead Senior Living starts around $1,657 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection — contact the community for a detailed quote.

Where is Prairie Homestead Senior Living located?

Prairie Homestead Senior Living is located at 1605 W May St in Wichita, Kansas.

What do families say about Prairie Homestead Senior Living?

Families and residents describe Prairie Homestead as a close-knit, faith-based community where staff and neighbors feel like extended family. Reviewers consistently praise its value, well-maintained independent living homes, and low-stress lifestyle with maintenance and lawn care handled for them. Long-tenured residents (some over 8-14 years) highlight the strong sense of belonging and variety of activities.

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