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HomeKansasBuhler Sunshine Home

Buhler Sunshine Home

400 S Buhler Road, Buhler, KS 675226205432251
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
55
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 55 certified beds with an average of 46.3 residents per day (84% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Feb 13, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 5.44 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 37.6%

Buhler Sunshine Home is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Buhler, Kansas with 55 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored above average compared to Kansas facilities.

Beds
55
Avg Residents/Day
46.3
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Reno
Last Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
38.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

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: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Apr 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Oct 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide4.35 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.33 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing5.44 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.96 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.6%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (13)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FRAZIER, MARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2008
HART, GERICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
HUNT, SARACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
JANTZ, MARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 2, 2006
KAUFMAN, CAMERONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 2, 2006
MARTENS, LOUISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2013
PANKRATZ, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 27, 1989
SCHWABAUER, BETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
SMITH, CHARLOTTECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2013
SPENCER, NATHANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
SPENCER, NATHANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
PANKRATZ, KEITHW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 27, 1989
SPENCER, NATHANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Buhler Sunshine Home?▾
Buhler Sunshine Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Buhler Sunshine Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Buhler Sunshine Home had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 13, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Buhler Sunshine Home?▾
Buhler Sunshine Home provides 5.44 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours, 0.76 LPN hours, and 4.35 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.6%.
How many beds does Buhler Sunshine Home have?▾
Buhler Sunshine Home has 55 certified beds with an average of 46.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.