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Buffalo Prairie Care Center

631 West Main Street

3.6(21 ratings)· Buffalo average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
60
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
60

What Families Think

Reviewers describe Buffalo Prairie Care Center as a small, homey skilled nursing and rehab community where staff are caring and attentive to residents' needs. Several reviews highlight strong rehab outcomes and a dedicated memory care area, though one reviewer noted difficulty getting the facility to coordinate outside visits and events.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring and attentive
  • Strong rehab outcomes with no falls or med errors
  • Small, homey atmosphere
  • Dedicated memory care unit with outdoor sitting area
  • Positive feedback on food quality

The Bad

  • One report of inconsistent communication when scheduling outside visits or events

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Buffalo Prairie Care Center is a senior living community in Buffalo, Missouri offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 21 reviews.

About Buffalo Prairie Care Center

Buffalo Prairie Care Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Buffalo, Missouri. It operates as a smaller community with a dedicated memory care unit.

Reviews paint a divided picture of the facility's operations. Several families praise the staff's attentiveness and responsiveness to care needs, noting that residents receive home-style meals three times daily and benefit from the intimate scale of the community where staff know residents individually. One family wrote, "staff and administration were responsive to her needs and listened." Others highlight the physical environment, the memory care unit's outdoor garden space and overall homey atmosphere, as strengths. However, other families report serious concerns: inadequate staffing levels, inconsistent cleanliness, medication management issues, and unresponsive administration. A few reviews also mention limited structured activities.

The facility holds a 3.6 out of 5 Google rating across 21 reviews, reflecting substantial variation in family experiences. Prospective residents and their families should seek detailed conversations with the facility about staffing, activity programming, and infection control protocols before making a decision.

Types of Care at Buffalo Prairie Care Center

Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Buffalo Prairie Care Center

3.6overall · 21 ratings combined

3.6★ on Google (21)

Jennifer Johnston

Dec 2025

via Google

I came to be an administrative staff member with Buffalo Prairie Nursing and Rehab in March 2025. Since then, I have witnessed some of the most caring and loving staff in all my almost 30 years of nursing. Our residents are happy and well cared for each day by people who take caring for others to heart. We are constantly searching for ways to enhance the lives of the people we serve. I am proud of our compassion and determination towards our goal to make each resident feel at home. I am so thankful for this opportunity to share in their lives. Thank you to all of the residents and family who allow me to be part of their lives by choosing our home!

Kassandra Dickey

Nov 2023

via Google

0 STARS! ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ DO NOT TAKE YOUR FAMILY HERE THEY LIE TAKE MEDS AND LIE TO THE FAMILY MY GRANDFATHER WAS HERE AND HE GOT COVID FROM THEM MESSED UP HIS MEDS LIED TO MY GRANDMOTHER ABOUT IT. HE ALSO GOT COVID FROM HER. THEY DONT CLEAN UP THE ROOMS NOR THE BATHROOM. SOUNDS LIKE THEY ARE TRYING TO COVER SOMETHING UP SHUT THIS PLACE DOWN 👇

Stephanie Moore

Mar 2023

via Google

I give this place a No star and I would keep your family away from this place they never have enough staff and the Administrator doesn't care about the residents and it's not a clean place and the staff is rude

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Government Inspection History

13 inspection visits in the last three years, 83 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 18, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 18, 2026

Feb 6, 2026Health Complaint5 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2026

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2026

Jan 22, 2026Fire Safety ComplaintHealth Complaint9 citations
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 23, 2026

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 23, 2026

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 23, 2026

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2026

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2026

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2026

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2026

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2026

Jan 8, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 19, 2026

Jun 3, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2025

May 6, 2025Health Complaint7 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 17, 2025

Apr 12, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 26, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 26, 2025

Jan 14, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 21, 2025

Nov 25, 2024Fire Safety ComplaintHealth Complaint3 citations
  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 6, 2025

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 6, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 6, 2025

Oct 7, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2024

  • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2024

  • Have 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 25, 2025

  • Ensure 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 6, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 25, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 6, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 6, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2025

Dec 27, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 9, 2024

Dec 13, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard23 citations
  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Ensure 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2023

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2023

Nov 8, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 23, 2019

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 23, 2019

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 23, 2019

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2019

  • Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2019

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2019

  • Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2019

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2019

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2019

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Buffalo Prairie Care Center offer?

Buffalo Prairie Care Center offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Buffalo Prairie Care Center located?

Buffalo Prairie Care Center is located at 631 West Main Street in Buffalo, Missouri.

What do families say about Buffalo Prairie Care Center?

Reviewers describe Buffalo Prairie Care Center as a small, homey skilled nursing and rehab community where staff are caring and attentive to residents' needs. Several reviews highlight strong rehab outcomes and a dedicated memory care area, though one reviewer noted difficulty getting the facility to coordinate outside visits and events.

How did Buffalo Prairie Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Buffalo Prairie Care Center had 13 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 83 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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