Buffalo, MO

Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab And Healthcare

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

Compare this facility

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

Facility snapshot

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

Hours and turnover

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

Resident outcomes and process scores

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

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-07 · Fire 2024-10-07

28 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (7 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-12-13 · Fire 2022-12-13

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-11-08 · Fire 2019-11-08

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-01-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-02-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-02-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-08

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2019-12-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-08

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2019-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2019-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-08

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2019-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-08

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2026-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-03

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-03

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-06-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-06

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-06

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-06

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2025-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-06

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2025-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-06

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2025-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-06

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-06

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-12

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-05-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-12

F728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-12

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-14

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-02-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-01-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-02-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2025-02-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-02-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-02-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-27

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-02-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-02-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2023-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2023-02-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-13

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

C · Minimal harm 2022-12-13

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2023-02-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-08

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-08

F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Corrected 2019-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-08

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2019-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-08

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-08

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

What sits behind the stars

$0 2024-10-07

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2025-01-07 · 49 days

49 day denial

Ownership

Blue Sky Basin LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

67% 7 facilities 2021-08-31
Sloans Lake Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

63% 7 facilities 2021-08-31
Dkdp Missouri LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

23% 7 facilities 2021-08-31
Perlow, Bernard

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

23% 7 facilities 2021-08-31
Dkyh Missouri LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

10% 7 facilities 2021-08-31
Kleiner, Dovid

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 6 facilities 2021-08-31
Berger, Eliot

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-08-31
Burns, Karen

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-08-31
Perlow, Bernard

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2021-08-31
Stern, Samuel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 74 facilities 2023-01-01

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