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Buhler Sunshine Home

400 S Buhler Road, Buhler, KS 675226205432251WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(32 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
55
certified

How Buhler Sunshine Home Compares in Kansas

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

CMS overall rating
4/5
KS average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
KS average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
KS average
3.5/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.22 hrs/day
KS average
4.05 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.31 hrs/day
KS average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
32.9%
KS average
48.1%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Kansas average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Kansas average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.22 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.05.
Reported RN time is 0.31 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 19, 2023
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 13, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more 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
$6,844/mo
Kansas median
Private Room
$7,787/mo
Kansas median
Reno County 65+
12,424
20.1% of county
County Population
61,881
Reno County

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

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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. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
55
Avg Residents/Day
46.2
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)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: 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: 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
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
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: Oct 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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
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 Aide4.27 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.31 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.22 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.89 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.9%
RN Turnover
0.0%
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 (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PANKRATZ, KEITHW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 27, 1989
SPENCER, NATHANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
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
BERGER, EDWARDTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 15, 2021
SPENCER, NATHANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 21, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Buhler Sunshine Home and nearby alternatives.

All Kansas facilities
Buhler Sunshine Home
Buhler, KSCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Pleasant View Home
Inman, KS7.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Diversicare of Hutchinson
Hutchinson, KS7.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,376
Good Samaritan Society - Hutchinson Village
Hutchinson, KS8.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,590
Hutchinson Operator, LLC
Hutchinson, KS8.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $70,521
Wesley Towers INC
Hutchinson, KS9.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Mennonite Friendship Communities INC
South Hutchinson, KS11.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $14,498
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Buhler Sunshine Home
Buhler, KS · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Pleasant View Home
Inman, KS
7.0 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Diversicare of Hutchinson
Hutchinson, KS
7.9 mi4/54/53/5$8,376
Good Samaritan Society - Hutchinson Village
Hutchinson, KS
8.1 mi4/54/54/5$8,590
Hutchinson Operator, LLC
Hutchinson, KS
8.2 mi1/51/52/5$70,521
Wesley Towers INC
Hutchinson, KS
9.4 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Mennonite Friendship Communities INC
South Hutchinson, KS
11.9 mi5/54/54/5$14,498

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 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 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Buhler Sunshine Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Kansas is $6,844/month for a semi-private room and $7,787/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Buhler Sunshine Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
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 current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Buhler Sunshine Home?▾
Buhler Sunshine Home provides 5.22 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours, 0.64 LPN hours, and 4.27 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.9%.
How many beds does Buhler Sunshine Home have?▾
Buhler Sunshine Home has 55 certified beds with an average of 46.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Buhler Sunshine Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Kansas. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Buhler Sunshine Home?▾
On Google Maps, Buhler Sunshine Home has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 32 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.