Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab And Healthcare
Buffalo, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265471) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $92,080 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (417) 932-8040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab And Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab And Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 4.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 77.2%.
Yes, Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab And Healthcare has 1 federal fine on record totaling $92,080.00, plus 2 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is subject to increased inspection.
About this facility
Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab And Healthcare is a 60-bed nursing home in Buffalo, Dallas County, Missouri, with an average of 41.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 21, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 77.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $92,080.00, along with 2 payment denials.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate. This designation means CMS has identified the facility as having a history of persistent quality problems and it is subject to increased inspection frequency; families should review the full inspection history on Care Compare.
The facility is part of the Blue Sky Basin, LLC chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.4 stars.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to available records.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 77.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $92,080.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, but CMS has designated it an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and faces increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 60 beds with an average of 41.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Blue Sky Basin, LLC chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 1.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 21, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here all four are rated 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4179328040 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4179328040 to schedule a visit and check current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265471?state=MO.
Has ownership changed recently at this facility?
No, records indicate ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.