ElderGrade
C

63.1/100

Average

Sun Prairie Senior Living

228 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, WI 53590

CMS 3/5 stars #9 of 16 in Dane County (608) 837-5959
Certified beds
52
Occupancy
67%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 21.1/30 Staffing 15/30 Stability 5/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

21.1/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4.9 for 31 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.7 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 5% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 58% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.70 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.70 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.51 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 57.80%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 31 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 1, 2026 (4 months ago).

F Apr 1, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 1, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 1, 2026 F0585 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 1, 2026 F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 1, 2026 F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 1, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 1, 2026 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 1, 2026 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES, which operates 124 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BARNEY, LEIGH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CONNER, GREGORY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DAVIS, DAVID Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MCNAMARA, DONALD Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MEHAFFEY, TODD Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PIETROWSKI, CRISTINA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PROSKY, DANNY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WILLHITE, GABRIEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CHAPKO, ERIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CORBIN, KATHY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FIGHTMASTER, LISA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PIETROWSKI, CRISTINA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Sun Prairie Senior Living

What is the ElderGrade for Sun Prairie Senior Living? +

Sun Prairie Senior Living holds an ElderGrade of C (63.1 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Sun Prairie Senior Living? +

Residents receive an average of 3.70 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Sun Prairie Senior Living been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 31 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Sun Prairie Senior Living accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Sun Prairie Senior Living is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.