Nursing Home

Sun Prairie Senior Living

Nursing Home

Sun Prairie Senior Living

228 W Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 View map
Overview of Sun Prairie Senior Living

Sun Prairie Senior Living is a haven for seniors looking for elevated and unparalleled care options in Wisconsin. With advanced clinical care, skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation options available around the clock, the staff is always friendly and willing to help. They also offer assisted living services for those who prefer more independence. In addition to their clinical excellence, they offer social services and case management, respite care, and adult day care services.

Families of residents can rest assured that the move-in process will be smooth, with assistance provided as needed. The facility also offers transportation services, chef-prepared meals, laundry and trash services, and most importantly, 24-hour emergency maintenance for residents’ safety. There are also plenty of amenities to enjoy, such as an outdoor barbecue area, well-maintained grounds, airy outdoor nooks, a beauty and barber salon, and inviting common spaces with fireplaces and flat-screen TVs. Sun Prairie Senior Living understands that seniors are multi-layered human beings and strive to respect and listen to them, making sure they feel at home. 

(608) 837-5959

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Wisconsin average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Wisconsin average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Wisconsin average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Wisconsin average: 3.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 29m per day

This home provides 18% less nursing time per resident than the Wisconsin average.

Wisconsin average: 4h 16m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 5m per day 58m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 57m per day 2h 35m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 15m per day 3h 43m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 4m per day 4m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 34m per day 39m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 42

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Wisconsin average
Occupancy rate 58%
Residents per day (avg) 35
Occupancy rate
58%
Residents per day (avg)
35

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

74% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

23% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$4.0M
Operating loss
-$2.3M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$3,960,367.00
Operating loss
$-2,320,073.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.1M
52.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.2M
Total costs $6.3M
Bed community size
42-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 74 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
58%
In line with Wisconsin average
Occupied beds
24 / 42
Average residents 54 per day

License details

Facility type
Skilled Care
Issuance May 11, 2023
County: DANE

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 525380
Waiver certified: No

Ownership & operating entity

Sun Prairie Senior Living is legally operated by AHR SUN PRAIRIE TRS SUB LLC, and administrated by ALEXIS PETERS.

Profit status: FOR PROFIT

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Karen Marzec

Contact Information

Fax: (608) 825-4390

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

Room sizes icon
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Room Sizes: 140 - 355 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Types of Care at Sun Prairie Senior Living

Assisted Living Skilled Nursing

Inspection History

In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Wisconsin average 6


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 21
Citations per inspection
4.2

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

19 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 1
17% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2

0 critical citations More info Wisconsin average: 0.9

1 serious citation More info Wisconsin average: 1.2

20 moderate citations More info Wisconsin average: 24.7

0 minor citations More info Wisconsin average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Jun 06, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 03, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 09, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 09, 2025
Corrected

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Address 15.5 miles from city center — 0.49 miles to nearest hospital (The Bright Side LLC)

Address 228 W Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

66
Total Staff
57
Employees
9
Contractors
15,729
Total Hours (Quarter)
23
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse68.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse89 No
Certified Nursing Assistant227.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
38 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
7 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
8 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11.6%
of total hours from contractors
1,822 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant220225,47491100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse8083,02791100%9
Registered Nurse6061,2888593%8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,26791100%6.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist7071,0616976%7.4
Administrator1014806066%8
Nurse Practitioner1014495763%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide0114445763%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker2023975358%7.5
Qualified Social Worker0113856571%5.9
Speech Language Pathologist0113736268%6
Physical Therapy Assistant0333606369%5.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0222455459%4.5
Nurse Aide in Training1012393033%8
Dietitian2021842527%7.4
Medication Aide/Technician1014255%8.3
Medical Director011161921%0.8

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
35 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
12 residents (34.3%)
Medicaid
14 residents (40%)
Private pay or other
9 residents (25.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.7
46% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 27.5
24% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Wisconsin avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.1%
19% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 17.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 33.9%
30% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 26.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.6%
70% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 4.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.2%
16% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.1%
12% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 16.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.2%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Wisconsin avg: 2.7 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.5%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 87.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
68% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.7%
9% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 82.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.6%
5% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.7%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 11.3%
25% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 15.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 55.3%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 53.7%
6% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 50.6%

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Financial Aid for Wisconsin Seniors

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled, Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

~$2,829/month; QIT optional.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+, WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.

~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.

None.

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Wisconsin SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+, WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.

~$24,980/year (household).

Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

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