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HomeMissouriBuffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare

Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare

631 West Main Street, Buffalo, MO 656224179328040WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(20 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
60
certified
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
1 fine(s) totaling $92,080

How Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare Compares in Missouri

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Missouri. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MO average
2.5/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MO average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
MO average
2.2/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.03 hrs/day
MO average
3.43 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.46 hrs/day
MO average
0.46 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
77.2%
MO average
56.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Missouri average of 2.5/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Missouri average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.03 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.43.
Staff turnover is 77.2%, higher than the Missouri average of 56.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
32
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 13, 2022
Most recent cycle
29
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 7, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,540/mo
Missouri median
Private Room
$6,236/mo
Missouri median
Dallas County 65+
3,541
20.6% of county
County Population
17,158
Dallas County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Buffalo, Missouri with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
41.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 21, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Dallas
Last Inspection
Oct 7, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
29
Weighted Score
405.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (66)

F0678Potential for Harm

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Oct 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 36 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$92,080
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
2
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJan 8, 2026
$92,080
Payment DenialJan 8, 2026
6 days denied
Payment DenialOct 7, 2024
49 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.76 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.81 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.46 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.03 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.82 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
77.2%
RN Turnover
87.5%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BLUE SKY BASIN LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization67%Aug 31, 2021
DKDP MISSOURI LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization23%Aug 31, 2021
DKYH MISSOURI LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization10%Aug 31, 2021
SLOANS LAKE TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization63%Aug 31, 2021
KLEINER, DAVID5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Aug 31, 2021
PERLOW, BERNARD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual23%Aug 31, 2021
BURNS, KARENW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 31, 2021
BERGER, ELIOTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 31, 2021
PERLOW, BERNARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 31, 2021
STERN, SAMUELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare and nearby alternatives.

All Missouri facilities
Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare
Buffalo, MOCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $92,080
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center
Buffalo, MO2,640 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Parkview Health Care Facility
Bolivar, MO17.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility
Bolivar, MO18.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Webco Manor
Marshfield, MO23.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Hermitage Nursing & Rehab
Hermitage, MO23.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $78,550
Lebanon South Nursing & Rehab
Lebanon, MO23.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare
Buffalo, MO · Current facility
—1/51/51/5$92,080
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center
Buffalo, MO
2,640 ft2/53/53/5None recorded
Parkview Health Care Facility
Bolivar, MO
17.5 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility
Bolivar, MO
18.0 mi2/53/53/5None recorded
Webco Manor
Marshfield, MO
23.4 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Hermitage Nursing & Rehab
Hermitage, MO
23.7 mi3/52/52/5$78,550
Lebanon South Nursing & Rehab
Lebanon, MO
23.9 mi2/52/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare?▾
Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Missouri is $5,540/month for a semi-private room and $6,236/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare had any health inspection violations?▾
Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare had 29 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 7, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $92,080.
What are the staffing levels at Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare?▾
Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare provides 4.03 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours, 0.81 LPN hours, and 2.76 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 77.2%.
How many beds does Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare have?▾
Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare has 60 certified beds with an average of 41.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 69% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Missouri, including 1 in Buffalo. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare?▾
On Google Maps, Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 20 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.