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 26 to 50 of 83 citations

  1. 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).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).

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

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 17, 2025).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0728, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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

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

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  21. 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).

  22. 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).

  23. 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).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0570, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 8, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  25. 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).

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.