Colonial Springs Healthcare Center, Buffalo
750 West Cooper, Buffalo, MO 65622 · 0.5 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality1/5
- 134 beds
- Nonprofit
Nursing Home in Buffalo, MO · CMS Data August 2026
Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare
How Does Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare Rate?
Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Buffalo, MO. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 1 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.0 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on October 7, 2024, cited 29 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 4.0 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 29
- Certified beds
- 60
631 West Main Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality measures | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.0 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.5 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.8 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.8 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 77% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 88% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | October 7, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 29 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 14 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $92,080 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 2 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 31% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 47% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 5.3% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 3.4% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 12% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 39% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 22% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 60 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 41 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | BUFFALO PRAIRIE NURSING AND REHAB LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | BLUE SKY BASIN, LLC (5 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | October 1991 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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- Inspections2/5
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