Prairie Sunset Home

06/19/2024

An Open Letter to Residents, Families, and Friends of Prairie Sunset Home

Current as of: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Our continuing Infection Control practices require the staff to screen ourselves and visitors on the kiosk up front. This week, we have eight (8) residents who require Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). That is an increase of one (1) from last week. The EBP communication is a constant challenge, as is the extra effort it takes for the staff as they provide direct care.
National Certified Nurse’s Aide Week begins on Thursday, June 13 and runs through next Thursday. I have assembled a few statistics about our team of CNA/CMAs that might surprise folks. Today we have 81 employees on the payroll with 42 currently certified by Kansas as CNA or CMAs or just over 50% of the staff. Of this number, 19 are CNAs with Steve Depenbusch most senior member of the team. Steve has been employed at PSH since it reopened in 2000. Holly Henning, Director of Exercise & Fitness, is next most senior CNA with 14.9 years. Deb Smith, CNA and COTA for Key Rehab and our official liaison for skilled therapies, has been employed by PSH for over 12 years. The average seniority for CNAs is 4.45 years (Steve’s time at PSH really helps the average!!).
The senior CMA member of the team is Sylinda Rogge with 18 years at PSH. Sylinda works almost exclusively in the assisted living unit. Adela Martinez, CMA, has been here 15 years; Whitney Padilla, CMA, 13.7 years; Jacob Morris, CMA, 12.1 years; and Kayte Patterson, CMA/SSD, 10.1 years. The 23 CMAs have an average seniority of 6.1 years at PSH. We will be celebrating the week with special events/themes each day. Each CNA/CMAs will be entering their name each day for a drawing to win a YETI Rambler mug. (A winning name will be drawn every day.) A reception to honor this group of professionals will be held on Tuesday afternoon from 1330-1500 hrs. Several of our Hospice business partners and friends are helping with our National CNA Week celebration. More to follow next week!
Our ongoing efforts to keep residents safe and the virus out includes:
· Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP);
· Recommend/offer COVID-19 shots to new employees and residents;
· Staff and visitors not coming into the adult care home when running a fever or not feeling well. Fever free for 24-28 hours;
· Quarantining residents to their rooms when running a fever and 24-28 hours thereafter;
· Staff getting their temperature taken at kiosk, as they sign in at the beginning of the shift;
· Visitors asked to sign in at kiosk which triggers a temperature if they have one;
· Resident COVID-19 vital signs at the beginning of first shift each day;
· Posters affixed throughout the adult care home about hand hygiene, cover your cough, QR codes to scan for information about latest COVID-19, RSV, and seasonal flu;
· Sanitize all common shared and high touch areas 3 times a day—resident rooms daily;
· UV lights to sanitize after shower/baths done for the day.
If you are aware of someone who is dissatisfied and fed-up with the quality of medical care, service, food, policies, lack of communication or unhelpful attitudes by the staff at their current nursing home or are considering a move into an adult care home very soon, either assisted living or skilled nursing, please encourage them to call (620-459-6822) or visit us. Today we have
several rooms available for occupancy in skilled nursing and one cottage for rent. The assisted living unit is full. Your referrals are important to us and the finest compliment we can be paid!!
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

06/05/2024

An Open Letter to Residents, Families, and Friends of Prairie Sunset Home

Current as of: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

This week, Nicky Goering, Infection Preventionist RN, advises that we have seven (7) residents who require Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). That is no-change from last week when one (1) resident came off EBP and one (1) was added back on the EBP list. The EBP communication is a constant challenge. Our continuing Infection Control practices require staff to screen ourselves and visitors on the kiosk up front.

Last we began our summer Youth Volunteer Program with eleven (11) youngsters participating in the first orientation. Area youths who plan to become one of our Youth Volunteers must complete a one (1) hour training/orientation program in the ALF activity room. Yesterday afternoon, a second training session was offered and another five (5) area youths completed the orientation. The Youth Volunteers range in age from 14 years old to 5. Several are the children of PSH staff members. Most of these young volunteers are from the immediate Pretty Prairie area, but include kids from Kingman and Hutchinson as well. This is our fourth year to host the Youth Volunteer program.

Participants in the Youth Volunteer program received training in: Fire Safety; Infection Control/hand hygiene; Resident Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation; Customer Service; Medical Confidentiality; Wheelchair safety. With a smaller group this week, they had more opportunities to practice operating a wheelchair slowly/safely. Several of our 4th Year Volunteers offered advice and unique insight related to the importance and need to always identify yourself and explain what you are doing; be careful to not bump feet/toes on doorways or table legs. I am confident that each of these Youth Volunteers will find a use for their unique talent or ability to connect at the interpersonal level with a resident and that many would find a “favorite” resident. I was astounded by the helpful “tips,” insights and experiences that the “4th Year Volunteers” shared with their rookie peers as an enhancement to our basic volunteer training. By starting at an early age, these youngsters become completely comfortable around our residents. As a natural part of their volunteer experiences in an adult care home, they begin to learn, understand and accept resident disabilities and intellectual deficits. The lessons they learn and relationships they build will help them as they become self-reliant young adults. Many of them will become future employees at PSH. Parent/or guardian must sign to give permission to participate in the Youth Volunteer program this summer.

Our ongoing efforts to keep residents safe and the virus out includes:

· Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP);

· Recommend/offer COVID-19 shots to new employees and residents;

· Staff and visitors not coming into the adult care home when running a fever or not feeling well. Fever free for 24-28 hours;

· Quarantining residents to their rooms when running a fever and 24-28 hours thereafter;

· Staff getting their temperature taken at kiosk, as they sign in at the beginning of the shift;

· Visitors asked to sign in at kiosk which triggers a temperature if they have one;

· Resident COVID-19 vital signs at the beginning of first shift each day;

· Posters affixed throughout the adult care home about hand hygiene, cover your cough, QR codes to scan for information about latest COVID-19, RSV, and seasonal flu;

· Sanitize all common shared and high touch areas 3 times a day—resident rooms daily;

· UV lights to sanitize after shower/baths done for the day.

If you are aware of someone who is dissatisfied and fed-up with the quality of medical care, service, food, policies, lack of communication or unhelpful attitudes by the staff at their current nursing home or are considering a move into an adult care home very soon, either assisted living or skilled nursing, please encourage them to call (620-459-6822) or visit us. Today we have several rooms available for occupancy in skilled nursing and one cottage for rent. The assisted living unit is full. Your referrals are important to us and the finest compliment we can be paid!!

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

05/29/2024

We had our first session of Youth Volunteer Orientation today and are excited to have the kiddos join us for fun activities this summer. If you missed today's session, don't worry - you can still participate by joining us on June 4th from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Here are some pics from the awesome group today!

05/29/2024

An Open Letter to Residents, Families, and Friends of Prairie Sunset Home

Current as of: Wednesday, May 29, 2024

This week, Nicky Goering, Infection Preventionist RN, advises that we have seven (7) residents who require Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). The EBP communication is a constant challenge. Late last week one (1) resident came off EBP and on Tuesday one (1) was added back on the EBP list. Our continuing Infection Control practices require staff to screen ourselves and visitors on the kiosk up front.

Today, will start our summer Youth Volunteer Program. Area youths who plan to become one of our Youth Volunteers must complete a one (1) hour training/orientation program. The first training session was held today, May 29th at 2:00 pm in the ALF activity room. A second training session will be offered the next week on Tuesday, June 4th at 2:00 pm. Contact us to get a Volunteer Application then fill out the application. Parent/or guardian must sign to give permission to participate in the Youth Volunteer program this summer.

Our ongoing efforts to keep residents safe and the virus out includes:

· Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP);

· Recommend/offer COVID-19 shots to new employees and residents;

· Staff and visitors not coming into the adult care home when running a fever or not feeling well. Fever free for 24-28 hours;

· Quarantining residents to their rooms when running a fever and 24-28 hours thereafter;

· Staff getting their temperature taken at kiosk, as they sign in at the beginning of the shift;

· Visitors asked to sign in at kiosk which triggers a temperature if they have one;

· Resident COVID-19 vital signs at the beginning of first shift each day;

· Posters affixed throughout the adult care home about hand hygiene, cover your cough, QR codes to scan for information about latest COVID-19, RSV, and seasonal flu;

· Sanitize all common shared and high touch areas 3 times a day—resident rooms daily;

· UV lights to sanitize after shower/baths done for the day.

“’A Nightmare’: AHCA Files Lawsuit Against Federal Nursing Home Staffing Mandate, by Zahida Siddiqi, Skilled Nursing News, May 24, 2024. The American Health Care Association (AHCA) filed a lawsuit late Thursday against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for exceeding their statutory authority and “arbitrarily and capriciously issuing” a final minimum staffing rule. The lawsuit asks the court to issue an order and judgment dismissing the new staffing requirements that were finalized by CMS on May 10. The filing in the Northern District of Texas alleges that CMS’ final rule departs significantly from the statutory standards. . . The complaint further argues that the agencies’ decision to adopt the new minimum staffing standards was arbitrary and capricious, and in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.

The lawsuit notes that CMS didn’t even try to claim that statutory provisions empower it to enact the mandates, instead saying the power lies in ‘various provisions’ of the Medicare and Medicaid Acts to promulgate requirements promoting resident health and safety. ‘That argument runs headlong into basic principles of administrative law, as generic rulemaking provisions do not empower agencies to revise legislative enactments and promote their own policy du jour over the policy choices that Congress enacted into federal law,’ the filing states. . . According to the court filing, ‘It simply makes no sense to impose a blanket 24/7 RN requirement and rigid staffing ratios on thousands and thousands of nursing homes across the country, regardless of each

particular facility’s local conditions and unique circumstances … nursing homes care for a wide range of resident populations with greatly divergent needs renders a one-size-fits-all approach manifestly inappropriate.’

Moreover, the establishment of nationwide minimum-staffing standards is a major policy decision with massive economic and political significance, the plaintiffs contend. The suit cites CMS’ own estimate that the mandate will cost facilities more than $5 billion each year. An AHCA analysis of the final rule using more recent wage data and accounting for inflation found that the mandate would cost closer to $6.5 billion annually. Finally, AHCA and co-plaintiffs argue that the final rule threatens to drive closures and displace residents from their nursing homes.

‘If CMS’ new standards are permitted to take effect, hundreds of nursing homes will likely be forced to downsize or close their doors entirely,’ the filing states. ‘The Final Rule thus promises to be a nightmare not only for owners and operators of nursing homes, but also for the vulnerable residents they serve, in direct derogation of CMS’ statutory mandate.’”

If you are aware of someone who is dissatisfied and fed-up with the quality of medical care, service, food, policies, lack of communication or unhelpful attitudes by the staff at their current nursing home or are considering a move into an adult care home very soon, either assisted living or skilled nursing, please encourage them to call (620-459-6822) or visit us. Today we have several rooms available for occupancy in skilled nursing and one cottage for rent. The assisted living unit is full. Your referrals are important to us and the finest compliment we can be paid!!

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

05/21/2024

05/18/2024

There is never a bad time to have KHS Madrigals, Mr.Avila, and Mrs.Thronson come to see us. We love every second of their talent as they sing some of their favorite concert pieces they have performed this year. More videos posted in the comments.

05/18/2024

Reminder! Youth Volunteer training is coming up. You must attend one training session to be in our program even if you were a Volunteer last year. We look forward to a summer full of fun!

05/18/2024

We have had a great week at PSH and finished it up with a kareoke party!

05/15/2024

An Open Letter to Residents, Families, and Friends of Prairie Sunset Home

Current as of: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Our celebration of May as “Older Americans Month” continues. The 2024 National Skilled Nursing Care Week theme is, Radiant Memories - A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio. “Radiant Memories” embraces a time when the airwaves resonated with captivating stories and melodies. More than nostalgia, "Radiant Memories" is a call to honor the enduring legacy of skilled nursing care facilities and centers. In these centers, residents and staff contribute to the creation of radiant memories, akin to the cherished moments shared through music and stories over the radio waves.

Radio broadcasts have played a pivotal role in American life, from presidential fireside chats and war updates to old-time radio dramas and American Top 40 hits. Families and friends gathered around the radio to hear the latest music and tune into their favorite shows. Vicki Michel was able to search the internet and find YouTube’s of old radio broadcasts. Ashley Patterson knows how to get them to play on our Smart big screen TV in the living room. Yesterday, a fair-sized group of residents was laughing at an old “Amos and Andy” show followed by “Fibber Magee and Molly.” Established by American Healthcare Association in 1967, National Skilled Nursing Care Week starts each year on Mother's Day and encourages skilled nursing care facilities around the country to host a variety of events that shine a light on the individuals who reside, work, and volunteer in nursing homes while adhering to infection control requirements.

Our activity directors and other staff work hard throughout the year, but especially during Skilled Nursing Care Week, to create special events as well as routine programing that helps make everyone smile and boost their physical and mental well-being. Our activity team uses a special theme to focus on each day this week. The daily themes this week include:

· Monday, May 13 – Hat and Shades Day – Wear a hat and/or sunglasses;

· Tuesday, May 14 – Mix-and-Match Day – Wear mismatched clothes;

· Wednesday, May 15 – Tie-Dye Day -- Wear something Tie-Dyed;

· Thursday, May 16 – Camo Day – Wear something with a camouflage pattern:

· Friday, May 17 – PSH Pride Day – Wear jeans and PSH shirts.

We use wellness activities such as exercise and fitness, arts and horticulture projects, mind stimulating games to connect residents and families to each other and the community-at-large. Our activities program helps enhance the quality of life for residents of our community. What can you do to participate?

I read about a new COVID 19 variant, referred to as FLiRT. FLiRT does not seem to be as severe. Nicky Goering, Infection Preventionist RN, advises that this week we have seven (7) residents who require Enhanced Barrier Precautions (DBP). Our continuing Infection Control practices require staff to screen ourselves and visitors on the kiosk up front. We need that data for reporting each week to CDC. Our ongoing efforts to keep residents safe and the virus out includes:

· Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP);

· Recommend/offer COVID-19 shots to new employees and residents;

· Staff and visitors not coming into the adult care home when running a fever or not feeling well. Fever free for 24-28 hours;

· Quarantining residents to their rooms when running a fever and 24-28 hours thereafter;

· Staff getting their temperature taken at kiosk, as they sign in at the beginning of the shift;

· Visitors asked to sign in at kiosk which triggers a temperature if they have one;

· Resident COVID-19 vital signs at the beginning of first shift each day;

· Posters affixed throughout the adult care home about hand hygiene, cover your cough, QR codes to scan for information about latest COVID-19, RSV, and seasonal flu;

· Sanitize all common shared and high touch areas 3 times a day—resident rooms daily;

· UV lights to sanitize after shower/baths done for the day.

If you are aware of someone who is dissatisfied and fed-up with the quality of medical care, service, food, policies, lack of communication or unhelpful attitudes by the staff at their current nursing home or are considering a move into an adult care home very soon, either assisted living or skilled nursing, please encourage them to call (620-459-6822) or visit us. Today we have several rooms available for occupancy in skilled nursing and one cottage for rent. The assisted living unit is full. Your referrals are important to us and the finest compliment we can be paid!!

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

05/07/2024

Celebrating our amazing Nurses today and everyday. This team goes above and beyond and is a big part of what makes PSH a great place to live and work. Thank you for all you do!

05/05/2024

We had fun doing our annual tie dye activity this week with some help from our friends from Rivercross Healthcare.

05/01/2024

An Open Letter to Residents, Families, and Friends of Prairie Sunset Home

Current as of: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

In our continuing effort to comply with the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) related to infection control best practices, on Tuesday we held a COVID-19 Booster Clinic for residents and staff. Fourteen (14) residents consented and were administered the current vaccine. During our monthly Quality Assurance Process Improvement (QAPI) last Friday, Nicky Goering, our Infection Preventionist, reported that a new version of the COVID vaccine is expected to become available. It is not hard to envision that seasonal Flu and new COVID vaccine will be available and expected to be administered to residents and staff this fall.

The month of May is “Older Americans Month.” Our activity directors and other staff work hard create special events as well as routine programing that helps make everyone smile and boost their physical and mental well-being. Using wellness activities, arts projects, and intellectual pursuits, the activity staff supports our residents and families as we endeavor to connect to the community-at-large. Van trips and outings to Walmart, Cheney Lake, or a thrift shop are only a few of our favorite ways to connect. Better spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental health is a great added bonus as we think about Older Americans Month. During our most recent outing to Stutzman’s Greenhouse, residents enjoyed connecting with others while shopping for flowers and a variety of tomatoes, bell peppers and watermelon for the new garden. Our activities program helps enhance the quality of life for residents of our community. What can you do to participate?

In thinking about the Older Americans Month, I thought a few demographic facts about the makeup of the residents living in the adult care home might be of interest:

· Skilled nursing—

o 26 women; 12 men

o 5 women > 90 years old; oldest 98 years old

o 2 men > 90 years old; oldest 93 years old

· Assisted Living—

o 9 women; 3 men

o 2 women > 90 years old

More information was published by the President’s handlers and Centers of Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) this week about the mandated minimum staffing standards for RNs and nurse aides. In Phase One, we must formulate and publish a new Facility Assessment by August 10th. Obviously, we will request a waiver as allowed in the new regulation. In Phase Two, as a rural facility, CMS will require Prairie Sunset Home within three (3) years to have RNs on duty 24 hours a day / 7 days a week and have 3.48 hours of total nurse staffing per resident day (HPRD). Finally in Phase Three -- By year five (5), CMS expects that we will evolve our clinical staffing such that we have RN staffing at 0.55 HPRD (33 minutes) and CNA staffing at 2.45 hrs HPRD (2 hr 27 min). The waivers must be published and available to all current and new residents/families. As you would expect, there are several ways for CMS and KDADS to withdraw waivers.

Nicky Goering, Infection Preventionist RN, wanted me to update you that today we have seven (7) residents who require Enhanced Barrier Precautions (DBP). Our continuing Infection Control practices require staff to screening ourselves and visitors on the kiosk up front. We need that data for reporting each week to CDC. Our ongoing efforts to keep residents safe and the virus out includes:

· Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP);

· Recommend/offer COVID-19 shots to new employees and residents;

· Staff and visitors not coming into the adult care home when running a fever or not feeling well. Fever free for 24-28 hours;

· Quarantining residents to their rooms when running a fever and 24-28 hours thereafter;

· Staff getting their temperature taken at kiosk, as they sign in at the beginning of the shift;

· Visitors asked to sign in at kiosk which triggers a temperature if they have one;

· Resident COVID-19 vital signs at the beginning of first shift each day;

· Posters affixed throughout the adult care home about hand hygiene, cover your cough, QR codes to scan for information about latest COVID-19, RSV, and seasonal flu;

· Sanitize all common shared and high touch areas 3 times a day—resident rooms daily;

· UV lights to sanitize after shower/baths done for the day.

If you are aware of someone who is dissatisfied and fed-up with the quality of medical care, service, food, policies, lack of communication or unhelpful attitudes by the staff at their current nursing home or are considering a move into an adult care home very soon, either assisted living or skilled nursing, please encourage them to call (620-459-6822) or visit us. Today we have several rooms available for occupancy in skilled nursing and two cottages for rent. The assisted living unit is full. Your referrals are important to us and the finest compliment we can be paid!!

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

04/29/2024

We have had people reach out to us on how they can help with some of our activities. We have opened an Amazon wish list for Prairie Sunset Home. Currently our need is white t-shirts, but we will add things as we look towards other activities coming up. Here is the link. Thanks in advance!

04/29/2024

Annual Earth Day trip to Stutzmans for our plants! We look forward to this every year and it never dissapoints.

04/24/2024

An Open Letter to Residents, Families, and Friends of Prairie Sunset Home



Current as of: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

On Monday, the President’s handlers officially rolled out the Centers of Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) minimum staffing standards for RNs and nurse aides. CMS will require facilities to have RNs in the building 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to provide direct care and establishes a national certified nurse’s aide (CNA) minimum staffing level. CMS will require RN staffing at 0.55 hrs (33 minutes) per patient day (PPD) and CNA staffing at 2.45 hrs PPD (2 hr 27 min). An unexpected surprise was the addition of another 0.48 hrs PPD to account for the work of LPNs. Rural facilities may apply for a Waiver related to both the minimum hours mandate as well as 24-hour a day RN coverage. A national for-profit chain CEO referred to this unfunded regulation as “an Extinction Level Event” for nursing homes. The lobbying efforts by the AHCA and LeadingAge, the two (2) biggest nursing home associations, and opposition by Governors, state and federal elected representative, did not convince the President’s handlers to withdraw the staffing mandate plan. You can be assured we will need to apply for a Waiver!

Two (2) weeks ago we implemented a new CDC program referred to as “Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP).” CMS now requires EBP based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. The stated goal is to protect residents and staff from germs that can cause serious infections and are hard to treat. Normally, over 50% of nursing home residents have these germs, especially in places where the skin is broken, such as wounds, surgical or insertion sites of medical devices like feeding tubes. Most of the time people never know they are carrying these germs. When the direct care staff, housekeepers or skilled therapy team will be in “close contact” with a resident identified as needing EBP, they must wear full PPE. Today, we have six (6) folks who require EBP. Oddly, the resident who requires EBP is not quarantined and can go to the dining room and participate in group activities.

We have scheduled a COVID-19 Booster Clinic to be held on Tuesday morning, April 30, for residents and staff. Erica, our Consulting Pharmacist from Kingman Pharmacy, and Nicky Goering, Infection Preventionist, will administer the vax and handle the paperwork.

CMS reminds us that May is “Older Americans Month.” Social isolation is a serious health concern that is harmful to older adults’ health and well-being and leads to increases in serious diseases and even premature death. As aging services providers, Adult Care Homes excel at creating relationships and connections to help older adults thrive as they age by offering a range of planned activities from Bible study, discussion and exercise groups, gardening, and art classes to help residents stay connected. Our youth and adult volunteers help fight off loneliness and social isolation. What can you do to participate in “Older Americans Month?”

Our continuing Infection Control practices require staff to screening ourselves and visitors on the kiosk up front. We need that data for reporting each week to CDC. Our ongoing efforts to keep residents safe and the virus out includes:

Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP);

Recommend/offer COVID-19 shots to new employees and residents;

Staff and visitors not coming into the adult care home when running a fever or not feeling well. Fever free for 24-28 hours;

Quarantining residents to their rooms when running a fever and 24-28 hours thereafter;

Staff getting their temperature taken at kiosk, as they sign in at the beginning of the shift;

Visitors asked to sign in at kiosk which triggers a temperature if they have one;

Resident COVID-19 vital signs at the beginning of first shift each day;

Posters affixed throughout the adult care home about hand hygiene, cover your cough, QR codes to scan for information about latest COVID-19, RSV, and seasonal flu;

Sanitize all common shared and high touch areas 3 times a day—resident rooms daily;

UV lights to sanitize after shower/baths done for the day.

If you are aware of someone who is dissatisfied and fed-up with the quality of medical care, service, food, policies, lack of communication or unhelpful attitudes by the staff at their current nursing home or are considering a move into an adult care home very soon, either assisted living or skilled nursing, please encourage them to call (620-459-6822) or visit us. Today we have several rooms available for occupancy in skilled nursing and two cottages for rent. The assisted living unit is full. Your referrals are important to us and the finest compliment we can be paid!!

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

“Prairie Sunset Home wrapped up our month-long Volunteer Appreciation efforts. Early in April we hosted a party for our Youth Volunteers. On Tuesday afternoon, we honored the PSH residents who volunteer their time to help with our activity programing. Followed in the evening with a dinner and awards to recognize the volunteer efforts of almost two-dozen adults who support our efforts to meet a variety of resident needs, including: spiritual, physical, emotional and social.” Pictured are: Clemon Kaufman, who has led Bible Study for many years; Tara Schwartz, former employee and current Wichita State University Graduate Student in Speech & Language Therapy, who often helps with craft projects and as a friendly visitor; Halie Rogers, one of the four ladies at Citizen’s Bank who have sponsored volunteer activities for PSH residents/staff each month.

Pic #1 Clemon Kaufman with Ashley Patterson and Vicky Michel.

Pic #2 Halie Rogers w/ Ashley and Vicky

Pic #3 Tara Schwartz w/ Ashley and Vicky