Prairie Wind Hospice
Hospice & Hospice Care · Kansas, KS

Prairie Wind Hospice

Hospice & Hospice Care · Kansas, KS

Overview of Prairie Wind Hospice

Prairie Wind Hospice is a leading provider of Hospice services that proudly serves the Communities of NE Kansas. They strive hard to provide patients with the proper care and comfort they need through this challenging stage of life.  They understand the kind of hardships that families go through, and their mission is to provide individualized care and support delivered in a dignified, compassionate, and practical manner.

The services include complete medical supervision, including nurses, doctors, and pharmacists; counseling for emotional and spiritual needs from skilled social workers and chaplains, pain relief and symptom control, state-of-the-art medical supplies and equipment, and assistance for caregivers with tasks such as bathing, linen changes, and other personal care needs. Prairie Wind has a team of professional experts who are ready to go above and beyond to ensure that their patients are cared for, seen, and heard- adding to the peace of mind of their families and friends.

(785) 202-8900

Types of Care at Prairie Wind Hospice

Hospice Care
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #199 / 363Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 199th out of 363 homes in Kansas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Kansas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

About this community

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsComplete medical supervision, counseling for emotional and spiritual needs, trained volunteers, pain relief and symptom control, personal assistance with daily tasks, assistance with funeral planning
Volunteer ProgramsYes

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Managed by Bill Barkemeyer

Executive Director

Bill Barkemeyer, RN BBA, serves as the Executive Director at Prairie Wind Hospice, overseeing operations across multiple locations including Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka. He brings clinical expertise and leadership to the community, ensuring compassionate and professional hospice care.

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Address 212.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Baldwin City's city center to Prairie Wind Hospice's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 13.59 miles to nearest hospital (Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Hospice in Kansas

Prairie Wind Hospice is located in Baldwin City, 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).
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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 Wind Hospice

What neighborhood is Prairie Wind Hospice in?

Prairie Wind Hospice is in the Baldwin City neighborhood.

Is Prairie Wind Hospice in a walkable area?

Prairie Wind Hospice has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Prairie Wind Hospice?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Prairie Wind Hospice in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Prairie Wind Hospice?

(785) 202-8900 will put you in contact with the team at Prairie Wind Hospice.

Is Prairie Wind Hospice Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Prairie Wind Hospice is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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