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Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community

400 S Buhler Road

4.7(32 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
55
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Church related
Certified beds
55
Therapy services
On-site physical therapy department noted by reviewer
Campus structure
Independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing on one campus
Dining option
On-site cafe available to residents

What Families Think

Families describe Sunshine Meadows as a clean, welcoming community with friendly, attentive staff across its independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing areas. Reviewers highlight a caring director, good food, and an on-site therapy department, giving the community a strong 4.7-star reputation from 32 Google reviews.

The Good

  • Friendly, kind, and attentive staff
  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Praised for good food and cafe
  • Hands-on, involved director noted by name
  • High overall rating (4.7 from 32 reviews)

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community is a senior living community in Buhler, Kansas offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 32 reviews.

About Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Buhler, Kansas, licensed for 55 residents. It serves both independent living and assisted living populations on its campus.

Families consistently praise the staff across all care levels, describing them as kind, attentive, and genuinely committed to resident wellbeing. Leadership is noted as hands-on and involved. Visitors mention the community maintains clean facilities and a welcoming atmosphere. Dining receives specific mention, with families highlighting quality meals and variety, one family noted enjoying a Build Your Own Sandwich bar special.

The community holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 32 Google reviews, with family feedback emphasizing safety, cleanliness, and the character of both staff and resident community.

Types of Care at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • 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
  • 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 Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community

4.7overall · 32 ratings combined

4.7★ on Google (32)

shaaron skalenda

Aug 2025

via Google

I have lived here almost two years now in Independent Living. The staff here have all been very nice. The residents in our area have all been great. Just a good group of folks. I have heard from people I am acquainted with that the nursing side is great, too. They have loved ones in that area and have had for a while. I would certainly recommend this facility to anyone as a safe, clean, caring place to retire to. And they have a terrific therapy dept here as well. A cafe on site.

Alisha Smith

Apr 2025

via Google

Selah Assisted Living is an exceptional place. The director, Lisa, is truly outstanding—she’s hands-on, involved in day-to-day life with the residents, and leads by example. Michelle, Brandy and all staff reflect her commitment, providing attentive, compassionate, and high-quality care. It’s clear that residents are genuinely valued here! Highly recommend!

Michiel Unrein

Apr 2019

via Google

My grandmother has lived here for a while now and every time we come to visit it is clean and the staff is very kind and polite.

David Cherry

Jul 2018

via Google

Great staff member that are so kind. Enjoy the food and atmosphere each and every time!

Carson Przymus

Aug 2017

via Google

Today's Special was Build ur own Sandwich bar with a side of Chips and it was so good

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 41 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 13, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • 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 Apr 18, 2025

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 18, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 18, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 27, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 18, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 18, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 18, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 18, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 18, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 18, 2025

  • Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 18, 2025

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2025

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2025

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2025

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 27, 2025

Apr 19, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • 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 May 26, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 26, 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 May 18, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 26, 2023

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 26, 2023

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2023

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2023

  • 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, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2023

  • 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 May 18, 2023

  • 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, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2023

Oct 21, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 20, 2021

  • 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 Nov 29, 2021

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 20, 2021

  • 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 Dec 20, 2021

  • 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, widespreadCorrected Dec 20, 2021

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 20, 2021

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 20, 2021

  • Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 20, 2021

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 20, 2021

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 20, 2021

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 20, 2021

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 20, 2021

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021

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 Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community offer?

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community located?

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community is located at 400 S Buhler Road in Buhler, Kansas.

What do families say about Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community?

Families describe Sunshine Meadows as a clean, welcoming community with friendly, attentive staff across its independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing areas. Reviewers highlight a caring director, good food, and an on-site therapy department, giving the community a strong 4.7-star reputation from 32 Google reviews.

How did Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community do on recent health and safety inspections?

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 41 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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