28 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (7 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Buffalo, MO
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 28 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
631 West Main Street, Buffalo, MO
(417) 932-8040
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
49
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Prime Healthcare Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-10-21
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.53
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.29
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.39
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.62
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
100%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
89%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
2.1
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 6.1 |
2.3
3.8 pts worse
|
1.8
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
84.8%
14.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 74.0% |
90.9%
16.9 pts worse
|
95.5%
21.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.7% |
4.1%
0.4 pts better
|
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 33.3% |
14.7%
18.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
21.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.6% |
5.5%
2.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 43.0% |
25.3%
17.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
23.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 43.2% |
25.0%
18.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
26.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 23.7% |
20.3%
3.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.3% |
19.8%
4.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
9.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 5.1% |
1.4%
3.7 pts worse
|
1.0%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.2% |
2.6%
0.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.5% |
18.1%
0.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.0% |
5.0%
2 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.7% |
66.4%
29.3 pts better
|
81.7%
14 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.9% |
2.2%
2.7 pts worse
|
1.6%
3.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 52.0% |
63.5%
11.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
27.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (7 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-11-21
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2019-12-23
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2019-12-23
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2019-12-23
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2019-12-23
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2019-12-23
Inspection history
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2026-02-19
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-06-13
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-06-13
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-05-26
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-26
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-26
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-12-06
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-06
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-12-06
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-12-06
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-12-06
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-12-06
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-21
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-02-05
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2019-12-23
Health
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2019-12-23
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2019-12-23
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-12-23
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2019-12-23
Penalties and ownership
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-01-07 · 49 days
49 day denial
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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