Marcia Swann
Apr 2026
The kindness of the staff made this a wonderful place for my parents!
1 / 4Quick Facts
- Total units
- 60
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 60
- Inspections
- View history (37 citations)
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Western Prairie Senior Living is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in Ulysses, Kansas, with a perfect 5-star Google rating from a handful of reviews. Families consistently praise the staff's kindness and the quality of care their loved ones receive, including nursing, administrative, and housekeeping teams.
The Good
- Staff described as kind and attentive
- Nursing care called top notch
- Housekeeping specifically praised by families
- Multiple family members placed there long-term
- Smooth transition experience for new residents
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
- Very small number of reviews (only 6)
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Western Prairie Senior Living is a senior living community in Ulysses, Kansas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Social Activities, Housekeeping and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews.
About Western Prairie Senior Living
Western Prairie Senior Living is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Ulysses, Kansas. The community is licensed for up to 60 residents.
Families rate Western Prairie Senior Living 5 out of 5 based on 6 Google reviews.
Contact the community directly to ask about availability, pricing, and tours, or browse the photos and reviews here to see if it could be the right fit for your family.
Types of Care at Western Prairie Senior Living
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Western Prairie Senior Living
5overall · 6 ratings combined
5★ on Google (6)
Linda Mulligan
Dec 2025
Wester Prairie Senior Living has been the perfect fit for Dad. 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. Dad’s care has been top notch!
Greta Victory
Nov 2025
Everyone from Administrative to Maintenance does an amazing job. Mom has never complained about anyone. I am so thankful she is at Western Prairie. As everyone deserves a high-five, the house keeping employees deserve a double high-five.
Sonja Wooldridge
Jul 2020
We have two family members here for a year now and we feel they are getting great care.
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 37 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Dec 3, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard20 citations
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2026
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 30, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 27, 2026
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 30, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 30, 2025
Dec 7, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 1, 2024
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 7, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 7, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 7, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 1, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 1, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 7, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 7, 2024
Jan 27, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 22, 2022
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2022
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 24, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Western Prairie Senior Living offer?
Western Prairie Senior Living offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Western Prairie Senior Living located?
Western Prairie Senior Living is located at 510 E San Jacinto Avenue in Ulysses, Kansas.
What do families say about Western Prairie Senior Living?
Western Prairie Senior Living is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in Ulysses, Kansas, with a perfect 5-star Google rating from a handful of reviews. Families consistently praise the staff's kindness and the quality of care their loved ones receive, including nursing, administrative, and housekeeping teams.
How did Western Prairie Senior Living do on recent health and safety inspections?
Western Prairie Senior Living had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 37 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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