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PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Doniphan, NE
Exterior view of Prairie Winds Assisted Living facility Bright common area with seating and residents Aerial view of a senior living facility with outdoor space PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living, assisted living in Doniphan, NE — Seniors enjoying a bingo game in a recreational room

PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Doniphan, NE
603 West 6Th Street, Doniphan, NE 68832 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Prairie Winds Assisted Living

Prairie Winds Assisted Living is a 35-bed community in Doniphan, a small Nebraska village just south of Grand Island. It sits on a residential stretch of West 6th Street. The Walk Score here is just a 37 out of 100, which means a short walk might cover an errand or two, but most outings will need a car or a ride.

Small is the word that fits this place best, with thirty-one of its 35 beds filled, putting occupancy at 89%. In a community this size, staff tend to know residents by name. Care feels closer and more sincere when there are fewer people to look after.

Faith has a place in the weekly routine, and religious services run on the activity schedule, which suits a community woven into small-town Nebraska life. For a lot of families out this way, keeping up a familiar faith routine matters when they are choosing care for a parent or a spouse.

State inspections have looked at the usual operational areas for a licensed community: medication handling, fire safety, staff training, food service, resident rights, and upkeep.

If you are looking near Grand Island, Prairie Winds is a small, faith-friendly option in a quiet corner of central Nebraska.

Facility Direct Line (402) 845-4500
Facility Direct Line (402) 845-4500
Bed community size
35-bed community Rank #208 / 226Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 208th out of 226 homes in Nebraska for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #193 / 287Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 193rd out of 287 homes in Nebraska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
89%
Rank #34 / 182Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 182 homes in Nebraska for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 182. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
31 / 35
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyHall
License NumberALF139

Ownership & Operating Entity

PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living is administered by Administrator Amber Wiechman.

Contact Information

Fax(402) 845-4501

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Religious ServicesOffering spiritual growth opportunities from community clergy on a weekly basis
Volunteer Program

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Inspection History

In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 6 deficiencies 6 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2013 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 652 This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (6 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 88% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.04 This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (1 vs. NE avg 4).↓ 75% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 613 This facility has had 54% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (6 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 54% fewer
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Frequently Asked Questions about PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living

Is PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living in a walkable area?

PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living?

According to NE state health department records, PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living's license number is ALF139.

What is the occupancy rate at PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living?

PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living's occupancy is 89%.

Are pets allowed at PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living?

No, PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living?

Administrator Amber Wiechman is the administrator of PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living.

How many beds does PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living have?

PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living has 35 beds.

Has PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living has had 6 reported deficiencies since 2013 according to records from Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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