Nursing homes › Missouri › Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare
631 West Main Street, Buffalo, MO 65622 · (417) 932-8040 · 60 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 479 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 2/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Blue Sky Basin, LLC, a group operating 5 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 1.4/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $511,020 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.03 (Missouri median: 3.36). RN hours: 0.46. Weekend total: 3.82. Nursing staff turnover: 77%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 66 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-18 |
| 2026-02-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-18 |
| 2026-02-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-02-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-02-06 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-02-06 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-02-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-01-22 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-01-22 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-01-22 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-01-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-01-22 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-01-08 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-19 |
| 2025-06-03 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-06-03 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-05-06 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-17 |
| 2025-05-06 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-17 |
| 2025-05-06 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-17 |
| 2025-05-06 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-17 |
| 2025-05-06 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-17 |
| 2025-05-06 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-17 |
| 2025-05-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-17 |
| 2025-04-12 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-05-26 |
| 2025-04-12 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-26 |
| 2025-04-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-26 |
| 2025-01-14 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2024-11-25 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-11-25 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-06 |
| 2024-10-07 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2024-10-07 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Health | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-07 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2024-10-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-07 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2024-10-07 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2024-10-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-21 |
| 2024-10-07 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-25 |
| 2024-10-07 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-07 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-07 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Fine | $92,080 |
| 2026-01-08 | Payment Denial | 6 days payment denial |
| 2024-10-07 | Payment Denial | 49 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE SKY BASIN LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 67% | since 08/31/2021 |
| DKDP MISSOURI LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 23% | since 08/31/2021 |
| DKYH MISSOURI LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 10% | since 08/31/2021 |
| SLOANS LAKE TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 63% | since 08/31/2021 |
| BERGER, ELIOT | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2021 |
| PERLOW, BERNARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2021 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 265471), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/buffalo-prairie-center-for-rehab-and-healthcare-buffalo-mo/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 265471. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.