Buhler Sunshine Home
400 S Buhler Road · Buhler, KS · 67522 · 6205432251
55 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 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.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 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.
Corrected May 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 29, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 29, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 21, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 29, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175404 · certified since January 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.