All citations for Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

October 7, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2019).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2019).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2019).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2019).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2019).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.