About Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab and Healthcare
Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab And Healthcare, located in BUFFALO, MO, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab and Healthcare
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.28 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the PRIME HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT network. This chain operates 10 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab and Healthcare provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 1 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 527 | Oct 07, 2024 |
| Weighted Average | 444 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 4.0% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 6.4% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 25.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 10.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 45.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 98.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 96.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 22.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 44.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 74.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 52.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 5.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 20.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 36.1% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 1 complaint
- 2025: 16 complaints
- 2026: 17 complaints
- Total: 34 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 02, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Apr 02, 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. |
| Apr 02, 2026 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Apr 02, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Apr 02, 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. |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| May 26, 2025 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| May 26, 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. |
| May 26, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| Jan 06, 2025 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| Jan 06, 2025 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| Jan 06, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Feb 09, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
BUFFALO PRAIRIE NURSING AND REHAB LLC
Ownership Structure
- BLUE SKY BASIN LLC Direct: 67%
- DKDP MISSOURI LLC Direct: 23%
- DKYH MISSOURI LLC Direct: 10%
- DOVID KLEINER Indirect
- BERNARD PERLOW Indirect
- SLOANS LAKE TRUST Indirect
Management & Direction
- ELIOT BERGER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KAREN BURNS W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- BERNARD PERLOW CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SAMUEL STERN CORPORATE OFFICER
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
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|---|---|---|
| Willard Care Center | N/A | 2 |
| Parkview Health Care Facility | N/A | 5 |
| Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility | N/A | 2 |
| Colonial Springs Healthcare Center | N/A | 3 |
| Webco Manor | N/A | 3 |
| Lebanon South Nursing and Rehab | N/A | 2 |
| Hermitage Nursing and Rehab | N/A | 3 |
| Camdenton Windsor Estates | N/A | 1 |
| Marshfield Care Center For Rehab and Healthcare | N/A | 1 |
| Lebanon North Nursing and Rehab | N/A | 1 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab and Healthcare directly at 4179328040. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.