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Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab And Healthcare
631 West Main Street, Buffalo, MO 65622 · Dallas County · (417) 932-8040
⚠ Special Focus Facility (chronic non-compliance)
Fewer inspection deficiencies (29) than 5% of nursing homes in Missouri. Rated #2 of 2 nursing homes in Buffalo by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 4.0 — above the Missouri average of 3.43.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 41.3 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | BLUE SKY BASIN, LLC |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 4.03 (Missouri average: 3.43) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.46 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.76 |
| Staff turnover | 77% |
| RN turnover | 88% |
| Most recent health inspection | Oct 07, 2024 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 29 (Missouri average: 11.4) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 405.75 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 1 fine(s) totaling $59,852 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 3 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.