Western Prairie Senior Living Llc
Ulysses, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175559) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (620) 356-3331 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Western Prairie Senior Living in Ulysses, KS holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Western Prairie Senior Living reports total nurse staffing of 4.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.0% by CMS.
Western Prairie Senior Living has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Western Prairie Senior Living LLC is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since September 2017. The facility has 60 certified beds and an average daily census of 30.9 residents. It is part of the Midwest Health chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars; Western Prairie's ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Western Prairie holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.37 hours per resident per day, with 0.50 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been imposed. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Families should independently verify current ratings and inspection details on CMS Care Compare, as data may be updated after publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Western Prairie Senior Living has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 36.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 30.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Midwest Health chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 3.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 2017.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 3, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6203563331 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6203563331 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175559?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.