WESTERN PRAIRIE SENIOR LIVING LLC
510 E SAN JACINTO AVENUE, Ulysses, KS 67880
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How WESTERN PRAIRIE SENIOR LIVING LLC Compares
WESTERN PRAIRIE SENIOR LIVING LLC is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ulysses, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (10.4%) is below the Kansas average of 18.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 52% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.4% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1% (42% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (27% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WESTERN PRAIRIE SENIOR LIVING LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WESTERN PRAIRIE SENIOR LIVING LLC with other nursing homes in Ulysses.
What keeps WESTERN PRAIRIE SENIOR LIVING LLC's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help WESTERN PRAIRIE SENIOR LIVING LLC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.4% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WESTERN PRAIRIE SENIOR LIVING LLC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WESTERN PRAIRIE SENIOR LIVING LLC's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 52% occupancy across 60 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WESTERN PRAIRIE SENIOR LIVING LLC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WESTERN PRAIRIE SENIOR LIVING LLC?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Ulysses
Ulysses sits in Grant County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 976 (13.3%)
- Median age
- 32.5 years
- Median household income
- $60,625
- Median home value
- $137,000
Demographics for Grant County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ulysses.
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