Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
PRAIRIE SUNSET HOME INC
PRETTY PRAIRIE, KS · 43 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 5, 2025
CMS Certification Number 175489 · first certified April 2006
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within KS
31 citations — more than 64% of the 296 certified nursing homes in KS. Compared within KS rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 9 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 11. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2026 — about 1 month from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2025. Facilities in KS are typically surveyed 20–22 months after the last one (median 21), measured over 298 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
9 of the 31 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 31 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in KS, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the KS figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 31 |
| Median facility in KS | 27 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 4, 2021 | 16 |
| June 14, 2023 | 6 |
| March 5, 2025 | 9 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 3 | 2025-03-05 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-03-05 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 2 | 2025-03-05 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-03-05 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 2 | 2025-03-05 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-03-05 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2021-11-04 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 1 | 2021-11-04 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 9
- Smoke Deficiencies 9
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 9 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 9 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 5, 2025 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2025) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Waiver has been granted (April 8, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2025) |
June 14, 2023 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 25, 2023) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 25, 2023) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 25, 2023) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 25, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 25, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 25, 2023) |
November 4, 2021 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.