Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
An 88 percent occupancy rate keeps things moving at Prairie Sunset Home, a 43-bed skilled nursing facility that has been operating for 31 years in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Run by administrator Aaron D. Kelley Jr. and Prairie Sunset Home, Inc., the billing office accepts standard payment setups like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because the rural location has a Walk Score of 23, visiting family members and guests will need a car to get around and run errands.
Long-term care is a major part of the daily routine here, with residents staying for an average of 442 days. To keep up with these extended medical needs, the floor staff logs an average of 5 hours and 34 minutes of direct nursing care per resident every day. That daily time breaks down to 3 hours and 43 minutes from nurse aides, 44 minutes from registered nurses, and 36 minutes from licensed practical nurses, all working under a staff with an average caregiver tenure of nearly six years.
While past state reviews flagged issues with care planning, food sanitation, and infection control, the facility cleared those up and was found in full compliance during its most recent inspection.
Older adults can call the main desk to set up a walkthrough of the building, look over the therapy areas, and see the kitchen where fresh meals are made daily. The administrative team coordinates these visits while answering questions about laundry options, housekeeping, local transportation, and the scheduled group activities.
Prairie Sunset Home is administered by Aaron D. Kelley, Jr.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 293 | 100 | This facility has 193% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (293 vs. KS avg 100).↑ 193% worse |
State average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
State average 26.9
State average 6.07
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 18 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 0.9
State average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
995 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27 | 0 | 27 | 7,103 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 18 | 0 | 18 | 6,035 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,104 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,710 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 516 | 90 | 98% | 5.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 61 | 66% | 8.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 428 | 59 | 64% | 6.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 418 | 62 | 67% | 6.7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 389 | 63 | 68% | 6.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 361 | 46 | 50% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 329 | 40 | 43% | 8.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 314 | 67 | 73% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 207 | 58 | 63% | 3.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 20 | 22% | 2.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 14 | 15% | 1.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 9% | 1.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2% | 1.8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
18% of new residents, often for short stays.
29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Prairie Sunset Home from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pretty Prairie's city center to Prairie Sunset Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Brookdale Rosehill | NH AL SNF | Shawnee | 92
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92
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69
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81.5%
Facility
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KS AVG
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#103 / 206 | +6% | 4.27
Facility
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4.63
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#87 / 141 | +42% | -8% | $0
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$49.2k
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#1 / 144 | 35
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35
KS AVG
26.9
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#106 / 144 | 8.8
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8.8
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6.1
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#124 / 144 | - | 75 | A+ |
54
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54
KS AVG
46
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#138 / 363 | Mary Patchett | $15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#24 / 143 | $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#24 / 143 | 48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#71 / 143 | 175478 | ||||
| Ascension Living Via Christi Village McLean | NH AL IL MC SNF | Wichita (Indian Hills) | 95
Facility
95
KS AVG
69
Rank
#43 / 223 |
33.7%
Facility
33.7%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#199 / 206 | -56% | 4.47
Facility
4.47
KS AVG
4.63
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#72 / 141 | +4% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
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#1 / 144 | 14
Facility
14
KS AVG
26.9
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#17 / 144 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#104 / 144 | 1 | 32 | - |
47
Facility
47
KS AVG
46
Rank
#186 / 363 | Abigail Poff | $7.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#67 / 143 | $3.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#78 / 143 | 44.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
44.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#130 / 143 | 175543 | ||||
| Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community | NH HC IL SNF | Manhattan (Meadowlark Road) | 134
Facility
134
KS AVG
69
Rank
#12 / 223 |
87.3%
Facility
87.3%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#65 / 206 | +14% | 5.72
Facility
5.72
KS AVG
4.63
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#14 / 141 | +3% | +24% | $8.3k
Facility
$8.3k
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#65 / 144 | 30
Facility
30
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#92 / 144 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#71 / 144 | 1 | 117 | - |
28
Facility
28
KS AVG
46
Rank
#269 / 363 | Lonnie Baker | $19.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$19.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#4 / 143 | $17.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$17.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#4 / 143 | 88.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
88.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#108 / 143 | 175174 | ||||
| Bethel Health Care Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | North Newton | 65
Facility
65
KS AVG
69
Rank
#88 / 223 |
90.8%
Facility
90.8%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#36 / 206 | +18% | 5.69
Facility
5.69
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#14 / 141 | -17% | +23% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 144 | 5
Facility
5
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#1 / 144 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#2 / 144 | - | 59 | - |
29
Facility
29
KS AVG
46
Rank
#264 / 363 | Bethel Investors, LLC | $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#25 / 143 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#29 / 143 | 57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#69 / 143 | 175402 | ||||
| Prairie Sunset Home | NH AL IL PC RC SNF | Pretty Prairie | 43
Facility
43
KS AVG
69
Rank
#183 / 223 |
88.4%
Facility
88.4%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#56 / 206 | +15% | 5.57
Facility
5.57
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#19 / 141 | -33% | +20% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 144 | 18
Facility
18
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#38 / 144 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#71 / 144 | 1 | 38 | - |
23
Facility
23
KS AVG
46
Rank
#294 / 363 | Prairie Sunset Home, Inc | $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#105 / 143 | $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#82 / 143 | 70.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
70.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#8 / 143 | 175489 |
Prairie Sunset Home has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to KS state health department records, Prairie Sunset Home's license number is 175489.
Prairie Sunset Home's occupancy is 88%.
Prairie Sunset Home has been operating for approximately 31 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Prairie Sunset Home has a no-pet policy.
Prairie Sunset Home is registered as a non-profit in KS.
Jr. Aaron D. Kelley is the administrator of Prairie Sunset Home.
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