Nursing home · Buffalo, MO
Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare
631 West Main Street, Buffalo, MO 65622 · 60 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Blue Sky Basin
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 18, 2026, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was quality of life and care (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Oct 7, 2024) it had 29 citations, compared with an average of 10.4 for Osage Beach-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 4.03 hours per resident per day here, 17% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 4% more than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.46 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 77% over the past year, 21 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 31 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Osage Beach-area homes (19), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Osage Beach area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.03 | 3.54 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.46 | 0.68 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.82 | 3.09 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 77% | 60% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 88% | 45% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 29 | 10.4 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 40 of 66 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the residentâs advance directives. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 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. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration · complaint | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 6, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 6, 2025 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 6, 2025 | Encode each residentâs assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 6, 2025 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 6, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 6, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 6, 2025 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2025 | 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. Nursing and physician services · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration · complaint | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration · complaint | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 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. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 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. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 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. Nursing and physician services | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 7, 2024 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | Fine | $59,852 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Payment Denial | 49 days |
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Questions about Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for Osage Beach-area nursing homes is 2.7, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 18, 2026, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was quality of life and care (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Oct 7, 2024) it had 29 citations, compared with an average of 10.4 for Osage Beach-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $59,852 in the past three years.
Does Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare accept Medicaid?
Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 932-8040 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.