BUFFALO PRAIRIE CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE
631 WEST MAIN STREET
BUFFALO MO 65622
Phone: 4179328040
Special Focus watch list For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Missouri average: 1.5 star lower (2.5), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Buffalo average: 0.5 star lower (1.5), below average
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 41.3 |
| Occupancy | 69% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain | BLUE SKY BASIN, LLC (5 facilities) |
| County | Dallas |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1991-10-21 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 265471 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 29 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.69 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.03 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 87.5% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 77.2% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $59,852 |
| Payment denials | 2 |
| Total penalties | 3 |
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Is BUFFALO PRAIRIE CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 1, and quality measures 1.
How many beds does BUFFALO PRAIRIE CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE have?
CMS certifies 60 beds; the facility reports an average of 41.3 residents per day (about 69% occupancy).
Does BUFFALO PRAIRIE CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $59,852 in fines and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has BUFFALO PRAIRIE CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.