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Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare, Buffalo, MO: 1 star rating, fined $59,852 across 1 fine and had 2 payment denials

Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare in Buffalo, MO is owned by Tide Health Group LLC, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $59,852 across 1 fine and had 2 payment denials in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 45 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on February 18, 2026, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
631 West Main Street, Buffalo, MO 65622
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
1 of 5
Quality measure rating
1 of 5
Certified beds
60
Residents per day
43 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Buffalo SNF Operations, LLC
Chain
Blue Sky Basin, LLC, 5 facilities
Special focus
Special focus candidate
Fines
$59,852 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
2
Health citations
45, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
February 18, 2026
CMS Certification Number
265471
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
January 8, 2026Fine$59,852Not listeddata.cms.gov
January 8, 2026Payment denialNot listedMarch 27, 20266data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024Payment denialNot listedJanuary 7, 202549data.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
February 18, 2026F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 18, 2026data.cms.gov
February 18, 2026F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 18, 2026data.cms.gov
February 6, 2026F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedApril 2, 2026data.cms.gov
February 6, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedApril 2, 2026data.cms.gov
February 6, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 2, 2026data.cms.gov
February 6, 2026F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 2, 2026data.cms.gov
February 6, 2026F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 2, 2026data.cms.gov
January 22, 2026F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 1, 2026data.cms.gov
January 22, 2026F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 1, 2026data.cms.gov
January 22, 2026F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 1, 2026data.cms.gov
January 22, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 1, 2026data.cms.gov
January 22, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 1, 2026data.cms.gov
January 22, 2026F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 1, 2026data.cms.gov
January 8, 2026F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 19, 2026data.cms.gov
June 3, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 3, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 13, 2025data.cms.gov
May 6, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 17, 2025data.cms.gov
May 6, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 17, 2025data.cms.gov
May 6, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 17, 2025data.cms.gov
May 6, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 17, 2025data.cms.gov
May 6, 2025F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 17, 2025data.cms.gov
May 6, 2025F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 17, 2025data.cms.gov
May 6, 2025F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 17, 2025data.cms.gov
April 12, 2025F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 26, 2025data.cms.gov
April 12, 2025F728Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 26, 2025data.cms.gov
April 12, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 26, 2025data.cms.gov
January 14, 2025F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
November 25, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 6, 2025data.cms.gov
November 25, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 6, 2025data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 6, 2024data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 6, 2024data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 6, 2024data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 6, 2024data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F727Have 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.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 25, 2025data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 25, 2025data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 6, 2024data.cms.gov
October 7, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 6, 2024data.cms.gov
December 27, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 9, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 13 individual or personal trusts (5 owners, 4 managers, 4 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Tide Health Group LLCDirect ownerNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
631 W Main Street LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
Strawberry Fields REIT IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov
Strawberry Fields REIT LTDAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJuly 1, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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