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PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Doniphan, NE
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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
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 35 Rank #159 / 174Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 174 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. 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 #156 / 230Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 230 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. 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.
37 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #22 / 127Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 127 homes we track in Nebraska for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 127. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. 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.
88.6% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Nebraska average: 73.4%
Occupied beds
31 / 35

About this community

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 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. 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 (62% 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. 1.02.66 This facility has 62% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (1 vs. NE avg 2.66).↓ 62% 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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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Doniphan's city center to PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
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.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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.
Aksarben Village Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
105
Facility 105
NE AVG 81
Rank #43 / 174
Yes
48
Facility 48
NE AVG 47
Rank #126 / 230
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 28
Rank #49 / 53
-A+Colleen JonesMid O, LP7
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 155
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 155
The Lexington Assisted Living
AL
Lincoln
104
Facility 104
NE AVG 81
Rank #45 / 174
No
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 47
Rank #80 / 230
-
26
Facility 26
NE AVG 28
Rank #30 / 53
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
NE AVG 73.4%
Rank #23 / 127
A+Stacey GreenfieldThe Lincoln Alf, Ltd7
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #43 / 155
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #29 / 155
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #29 / 155
0.1
Facility 0.1
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #29 / 155
Westgate Assisted Living
AL
RC
Omaha (South Central Omaha)
80
Facility 80
NE AVG 81
Rank #62 / 174
Yes
50
Facility 50
NE AVG 47
Rank #118 / 230
Studio / Deluxe / 1 Bed
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 28
Rank #18 / 53
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
NE AVG 73.4%
Rank #72 / 127
-Verlynn WinnickiSnh Neb Tenant LLC6
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #63 / 155
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #29 / 155
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 52
Rank #29 / 155
0.2
Facility 0.2
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #32 / 155
PRAIRIE WINDS Assisted Living
AL
RC
Doniphan
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 81
Rank #159 / 174
No
37
Facility 37
NE AVG 47
Rank #156 / 230
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88.6%
Facility 88.6%
NE AVG 73.4%
Rank #22 / 127
-Administrator Amber Wiechman-6
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #63 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 155
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 52
Rank #62 / 155
1.0
Facility 1.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #63 / 155
Trinity Village
AL
HOS
IL
Papillion
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 81
Rank #159 / 174
Yes
49
Facility 49
NE AVG 47
Rank #123 / 230
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
NE AVG 28
Rank #38 / 53
-A+Lyndsy EngelOmaha Ne 68154 Suite 5005
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 7
Rank #29 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 155
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 155

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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. Car-dependent. 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 88.6%.

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 according to records from Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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