Prairie Homestead Senior Living
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Wichita, KS

Prairie Homestead Senior Living

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Wichita, KS

Overview of Prairie Homestead Senior Living

With seniors’ well-being in mind, Prairie Homestead Senior Living rests on 26 acres of serene grounds in West May Street, Wichita, KS, which offers assisted living and independent living. Spend your days in the beautifully designed and cozy residences of Prairie Homestead Senior Living, built to optimize comfort and security. With a reliable and specially trained team providing top-tier care and assistance, seniors enjoy every moment of their best years.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and exciting programs accompanies seniors as they make their days more meaningful. Have the finest dining experience with delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Prairie Homestead Senior Living is ideal for seniors looking to live the best of their independence while receiving the benefits of living in a trusted community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 36 Rank #130 / 140Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 130th out of 140 assisted living communities we track in Kansas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #141 / 206Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 141st out of 206 assisted living communities we track in Kansas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
34 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #65 / 126Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 65th out of 126 assisted living communities we track in Kansas for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kansas average, with its Statewide rank out of 126. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Kansas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
77.8% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Kansas average: 73.6%
Occupied beds
28 / 36
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
CountySedgwick
License NumberN087062

Ownership & Operating Entity

Prairie Homestead Senior Living is administered by Brenda Janda.

OwnerCity Of Wichita

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
36 units
Total beds
36 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency Response Pendent available.
Safety FeaturesOn Campus Security available.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Religious ServicesChapel available

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Inspection History

In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.

Since 2014 · 12 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
13 deficiencies 14 inspections

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

Since 2014 vs. Kansas state average
Overall vs. KS average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Kansas average:
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (78% below)

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

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 13108 This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (13 vs. KS avg 108).↓ 88% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.94.18 This facility has 78% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kansas assisted living residence (0.9 vs. KS avg 4.18).↓ 78% better

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

This FacilityKS Averagevs. KS Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1424 This facility has had 42% fewer total inspections than the Kansas average (14 vs. KS avg 24). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 42% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Prairie Homestead Senior Living

Twin Home Two Bedroom floorplan
Patio Home two bedroom floorplan
Patio Home one bedroom floorplan

Places of interest near Prairie Homestead Senior Living

Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wichita's city center to Prairie Homestead Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Wichita

Info below is compiled from the KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Homestead Estates
AL
IL
MC
Wichita (Minneha)
90
Facility 90
KS AVG 69
Rank #29 / 140
Yes
53
Facility 53
KS AVG 47
Rank #85 / 206
Assisted Living (90)
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
KS AVG 73.6%
Rank #87 / 126
-Kimberlie StewartHomestead Estates Wichita LLC16
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 100
Rank #48 / 116
2.3
Facility 2.3
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #37 / 116
Oxford Vista Wichita
AL
IL
MC
Wichita (Delano)
90
Facility 90
KS AVG 69
Rank #29 / 140
Yes
81
Facility 81
KS AVG 47
Rank #8 / 206
1 Bed / 2 Bed
75.6%
Facility 75.6%
KS AVG 73.6%
Rank #70 / 126
-Iris TurnerOxford Vista Real Estate Holdings LLC7
24
Facility 24
KS AVG 100
Rank #31 / 116
3.4
Facility 3.4
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #60 / 116
Regent Park Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Wichita
87
Facility 87
KS AVG 69
Rank #33 / 140
No
28
Facility 28
KS AVG 47
Rank #154 / 206
1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
KS AVG 73.6%
Rank #54 / 126
A+Traci Hayden10600 East 13Th Street North LLC20
54
Facility 54
KS AVG 100
Rank #62 / 116
2.7
Facility 2.7
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #49 / 116
Sedgwick Plaza
AL
IL
RC
Wichita (Chisholm Creek)
59
Facility 59
KS AVG 69
Rank #67 / 140
Yes
63
Facility 63
KS AVG 47
Rank #49 / 206
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Samantha SimmonsVtr Sedgwick Plaza LLC1
0
Facility 0
KS AVG 100
Rank #1 / 116
0.0
Facility 0.0
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #1 / 116
Prairie Homestead Senior Living
AL
IL
Wichita (Southwest Wichita)
36
Facility 36
KS AVG 69
Rank #130 / 140
No
34
Facility 34
KS AVG 47
Rank #141 / 206
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
KS AVG 73.6%
Rank #65 / 126
A+Brenda JandaCity Of Wichita14
13
Facility 13
KS AVG 100
Rank #13 / 116
0.9
Facility 0.9
KS AVG 4.2
Rank #10 / 116

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other KS assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Kansas

Prairie Homestead Senior Living is located in Wichita, Kansas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Kansas.

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
KS

Requires care level assessment.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+
General Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
KS

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Homemaker services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
KS

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
KS

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

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

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
KS

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Homestead Senior Living

What neighborhood is Prairie Homestead Senior Living in?

Prairie Homestead Senior Living is in the Southwest Wichita neighborhood of Wichita.

Who is the owner of Prairie Homestead Senior Living?

Prairie Homestead Senior Living is legally operated by City Of Wichita, and administered by Brenda Janda.

Is Prairie Homestead Senior Living in a walkable area?

Prairie Homestead Senior Living has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Prairie Homestead Senior Living?

According to KS state health department records, Prairie Homestead Senior Living's license number is N087062.

What is the occupancy rate at Prairie Homestead Senior Living?

Prairie Homestead Senior Living's occupancy is 77.8%.

Does Prairie Homestead Senior Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Prairie Homestead Senior Living on this page.

Are pets allowed at Prairie Homestead Senior Living?

No, Prairie Homestead Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

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