Prairie Sunset Home (PSH) is licensed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) as an adult care home offering skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and services. It is our privilege to care for the entire individual—the physical, spiritual, social and emotional health of each resident. Our highly skilled staff helps each person attain the highest level of functioning possible. Located in the southeast corner of Pretty Prairie, Kansas, Prairie Sunset Home is a not-for-profit facility owned by Prairie Sunset Home, Inc.
ATTENTION VISITORS–Weekly update as of March 25, 2026
Last Thursday morning the PSH Board of Directors met for the first time since the annual stockholder’s meeting in mid-February. Kirk Larson was elected President of the Board; John Stucky, Vice-President; and Evelyn Colvard was re-elected to serve as Secretary of the Board. Katie Johnson and Royce Krehbiel began their 3-year tenure as Directors.
During the past month we have made a concerted effort to recruit folks who have already been, or are interested in becoming, “adult volunteers” on a more routine basis. We held our first Volunteer Training event last Monday. Participation was less than we had hoped, but both volunteers felt the training was useful. The training session lasts no more than two (2) hours. Another training session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st at 1000 hrs. We hope our extra effort to recruit and train volunteers will culminate with our annual Volunteer Reception to be held on Friday, April 24th at 1400 hrs. If you have not yet filled out our Volunteer Application, please stop in and pick one up or call (620-459-6822). If you have an interest in becoming a volunteer, but the training time does not work for your schedule, pick up one of our “Volunteer Handbooks” to provide baseline education about regulations as well as a tool to better equip you to understand how to effectively interact with frail elders. There is no cost for this training. Becoming a volunteer can be personally rewarding as relationships begin to grow. It is often said that “the volunteer benefits more than the resident!” Those interpersonal relationships cannot be purchased at any price.
As we continue our efforts to keep residents and staff members safe from exposure to COVID, flu or other respiratory illnesses, please be sure to self-screen at our Kiosk when you visit. Type in your name/phone number; who you are here to see; line your face up on the screen as your temperature is automatically taken—you are IN.
March is “Careers in Aging Month.” This is the final week to Spotlight selected team members. By shining the Spotlight on both newly minted as well as experience team members, we hope to help create awareness that beginning or continuing a career in aging can be a valuable and personally rewarding job. Each will be featured on our FACEBOOK. This week we turn the spotlight on Lindsey Simon and Kim Claycomp.
- Lindsey Simon, HR. Lindsey began her association with PSH as an Administrative Intern. She has a Health Science degree from Wichita State University. As she was finishing the administrative internship, we offered Lindsey full-time employment as our Human Resources Officer. Her primary responsibilities include oversight of the PSH 401K Employee Retirement Plan, and direct care staff scheduling.
- Kim Claycomp, LPN. Kim began her “Career in Aging” working in the laundry almost 24 years ago. She was licensed as an LPN in December 2012. Kim’s clinical skills have grown as has her commitment to excellence and superior service. Kim is currently enrolled in a rigorous, one-year, online training program which should lead to national certification as a “Resident Assessment Coordinator” (RAC). Once completed, Kim will be Cammie’s primary backup as MDS Assessment and Care Plan Coordinator.
Our continued success requires continual professional development, recruiting, training and retaining the team. Hopefully our readers, families and friends will begin to understand the importance and value that can be realized when one pursues a “Career in Aging.” The best bet for us is to “grow our own!”
We continue to get calls and inquiries about moving into the adult care home. If you know someone who is facing this decision, contact us now! Without a consistent revenue stream, it becomes more difficult to provide the superior service or medical care you expect. Today we have several rooms available for occupancy in both skilled nursing and assisted living. If you are aware of someone who is dissatisfied and fed-up with the quality of medical care, service, food, or policies at their current nursing home or are considering moving into an adult care home very soon, either assisted living or skilled nursing, please encourage them to call (620-459-6822) or visit us.
Thank you again for your referrals and continued support. For more information about PSH happenings, go to our FACEBOOK page. Working together, we make Prairie Sunset Home a great place to live and work!
Aaron D. Kelley Jr., Administrator
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Our People Make Us Your Most Trusted Choice
Only the nicest, most highly trained and experienced nurses, certified nurse’s aides and support staff will care for you or your loved one.
Prior to getting an opportunity to care for any resident at PSH, only the best, fully qualified applicants are considered. Every member of our team has undergone an extensive personal and business background investigation. If the prospective employee is licensed, then we verify that the license is current and the person is in good standing with the licensing agency. A Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) background check is run to verify there are no convictions of adult abuse, neglect, financial exploitation or other offenses that would preclude employment or make the person unfit to work at Prairie Sunset Home. Finally, during our interview process we want to ensure that the applicant has a genuine interest in caring for the elderly and most important of all—The Applicant has to be nice!
Services Offered:
Short term aggressive/extensive rehabilitation is one of our core competencies. Our team of therapists are able to successfully rehabilitate residents so that over 60% of them are able to return home. For those that are longer term residents, we often see a dramatic improvement in their functional ability. Generally, there are two of the primary reasons for the sudden improvement. The first reason is because the resident begins to eat well balanced meals every day. Second, the resident is now taking the medication exactly as prescribed by the doctor. When you couple professional rehabilitation, good food, medication management, interesting activities with the therapeutic value of socialization and superior customer service, you find a facility and culture of dignity, respect and independence.
- Skilled Rehabilitation therapies (physical, occupational and speech therapy)
- Skilled and Rehabilitation Nursing services
- Respite care (planned stay of less than 30 days)
- Long term care
- Hospice care (partnered with area hospice provider of resident’s choice)
- Private and companion (semi-private) rooms
- Restaurant style meals with menu choices, therapeutic diets and expanded mealtimes
- Nutrition counseling by Registered Dietitian
- Podiatry clinic
- Psychiatrist consultation
- Medicare and Medicaid certified
- 24-hour nursing care licensed by KDADS
- Planned group and individual activities
- Planned group and individual exercise and fitness
- Transportation arranged
- Social services.
May I Visit Prairie Sunset Home Before Deciding to Move?
Yes! We absolutely encourage you and/or a family member to visit us. The best strategy is to become well informed about the care and services available before they are actually needed. Unfortunately, residents and families wait until they find themselves faced with a medical crisis or illness requiring hospitalization. In those situations, the admission decision is often made under a really compressed timeline with only a day or two to decide, thereby putting both you and us in a tough situation. Advanced notice and well-informed decisions are normally better.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has a helpful publication called: “Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home.” That official government booklet explains: How to find and compare nursing homes; How to pay for nursing home care; Your nursing home resident rights; and, where to call for help. To get a copy of the booklet go to: https://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/02174.pdf
Please stop by anytime for a tour and information about our services and availability. Or, call us to schedule a personal interview and tour (620) 459-6822.
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