Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Prairie Sunset Home Inc during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Surveyors identified multiple instances of improper food storage and handling, including undated and unsealed food items in dry storage, refrigerators, and freezers, as well as uncovered desserts and open bags of cheese and cereal. The Dietary Manager confirmed that these practices did not meet facility policy, resulting in food being stored, prepared, and served in a manner that could lead to food-borne illness.
Surveyors identified multiple infection control deficiencies, including incontinent products and medications stored directly on floors without barriers, PPE overflowing from a partially covered EBP trash can, and items stored on a resident's closet floor. These observations demonstrate a failure to maintain a safe and sanitary environment as required by the facility's infection control policy.
A resident with chronic back pain and intact cognition received both scheduled and PRN pain medications, but her care plan did not include non-pharmacologic interventions for pain management. Staff and the resident confirmed that only medication-based interventions were used, and the care plan lacked instructions for alternative pain relief methods, contrary to facility policy.
A resident with chronic pain, who regularly received pain medications, was not offered any non-pharmacological pain interventions as required by facility policy. Staff and the resident confirmed that only medication-based pain management was provided, resulting in a deficiency for failing to implement non-pharmacologic pain measures.
The facility did not properly complete and display daily nurse staffing sheets, omitting required details such as total hours and actual hours worked by staff for all residents. An administrative nurse was unaware of the requirement, and the facility's policy was not followed.
Improper Food Storage and Handling Practices Identified
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple instances of improper food storage and handling in the facility's kitchen, refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage areas. Specific findings included undated and unsealed bags of tortilla chips and coconut flakes, open and undated boxes of baking soda with visible discoloration and water damage, and various open and undated condiments and food items in the refrigerator and freezer. Additionally, individual portions of desserts were left uncovered and undated, and large bags of cheese were found open and without dates. Open, undated bags of cereal were also noted in the kitchen serving area. During an interview, the Dietary Manager confirmed that staff are expected to label and date all opened food items and acknowledged that the observed practices were unacceptable. The facility's policy requires all foods to be covered, labeled, and dated, with leftovers to be used within three days or discarded. The failure to follow these procedures resulted in food being stored, prepared, and served in a manner that did not meet professional standards for sanitation, potentially exposing residents to food-borne illness.
Infection Control Program Deficiencies Identified
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to establish and maintain an effective infection prevention and control program as evidenced by several observed lapses during a facility tour. On one hall, three resident private bathrooms were found with incontinent products placed directly on the bathroom floor without any barrier. Additionally, a trash can designated for Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) was located outside a resident room, with disposed personal protective equipment (PPE) protruding from a partially covered trash can. In another instance, a resident room had multiple items stored on the closet floor. The medication room contained a box with approximately 75 cards of assorted medications to be returned to the pharmacy, which was resting directly on the floor without a barrier. These findings indicate that the facility did not adhere to its own infection control policy, which requires maintaining a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents.
Failure to Include Non-Pharmacologic Pain Interventions in Care Plan
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive, resident-centered care plan addressing non-pharmacologic interventions for pain management for one resident with chronic pain. The resident, who had intact cognition and a history of chronic back pain, was receiving both scheduled and PRN pain medications, including gabapentin, Norco, and Tylenol, as documented in her electronic medical record and medication administration records. Despite the resident's ongoing pain, which she rated between five and nine on a ten-point scale, and visible signs of discomfort such as facial grimacing, her care plan lacked specific instructions for staff regarding non-pharmacologic pain interventions. Interviews with the resident and staff revealed that the resident was unaware of any pain interventions aside from medication, and staff responses to her pain were limited to notifying a nurse for medication administration. The administrative nurse confirmed the absence of non-pharmacologic pain interventions in the resident's care plan. Facility policy required the implementation of interventions to assist residents in achieving their goals, but this was not followed in the resident's case, resulting in a deficiency related to comprehensive care planning for pain management.
Failure to Provide Non-Pharmacological Pain Interventions for Resident with Chronic Pain
Penalty
Summary
A resident with a diagnosis of chronic pain and intact cognition was observed to experience ongoing pain, as evidenced by facial grimacing and self-reported back pain. The resident's medical record indicated regular administration of both opioid and non-opioid pain medications, including gabapentin, Norco, and acetaminophen, with documented effectiveness. However, the resident stated she was unaware of any pain interventions other than medication, and staff interviews confirmed that non-pharmacological pain interventions were not offered or implemented for her chronic pain. The facility's pain care policy required the use of non-pharmacological measures alongside pharmacological treatments for optimal pain relief. Despite this policy, the resident's care plan and staff actions focused solely on medication management, with no evidence of non-pharmacological interventions being provided. This failure to initiate non-pharmacologic pain interventions for a resident with chronic pain constituted the deficiency identified during the survey.
Failure to Accurately Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to display accurate, publicly accessible, and identifiable daily nurse staffing information for its 38 residents. Review of the facility's Daily Staffing Sheets over a one-month period revealed that the sheets were incomplete, specifically lacking the total hours and actual hours worked by staff each day. During an interview, an administrative nurse acknowledged being unaware that the daily staffing sheets needed to include this information. The facility's own policy required that the posted shift staffing include both the total number of nursing staff working and the actual time worked for each staff category, but this was not followed.
What surveyors are citing around you — mapped
All 10 risk areas, ranked with evidence
Repeat citations, what's rising near you, and quality measures — ranked so department heads know exactly where to look first.
Illustrative
What surveyors actually found near you
We read the 84 citations issued within 25 miles in the last 12 months — including the 1 immediate-jeopardy cases — and tell you exactly what happened, in plain English, matched to your record.
Resident with a documented fall history left unattended on the patio; found on the ground with a hip fracture.
Walk-in cooler logs missing for 12 days; expired supplements in the medication room fridge.
Illustrative
A prioritized, do-first checklist
Every risk area becomes concrete audit steps drawn from real citations at facilities like yours — run them this week, before your window opens.
Illustrative
Risk indicators are statistical estimates from public CMS data — not predictions, findings, or compliance advice.
Nursing homes near Pretty Prairie
How nearby facilities compare on the same public inspection record.
| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatlands Health Care Center | 10.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Cheney Golden Age Home | 16.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc | 17.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
| Hutchinson Operator, Llc | 21.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 25 | 0 |
| Diversicare Of Hutchinson | 21.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
Every risk area ranked, a do-first checklist, and your local survey patterns
Built specifically for Prairie Sunset Home Inc.
100% money-back within 48 hours.
Trusted data, never guesswork. Every citation, penalty, rating and Plan of Correction on this page is sourced from public CMS records (latest release July 2026) and official state health department websites.