Nursing homes in Buffalo, MO
Buffalo, MO has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Springs Healthcare Center750 West Cooper · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 134 | None |
| Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare631 West Main Street · For profit - Limited Liability companySpecial Focus Facility candidate | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 60 | 1 ($59,852) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Missouri, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Buffalo
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 7, 2026 · Colonial Springs Healthcare Center · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 11, 2026 · Colonial Springs Healthcare Center · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.March 11, 2026 · Colonial Springs Healthcare Center · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.March 11, 2026 · Colonial Springs Healthcare Center · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.March 11, 2026 · Colonial Springs Healthcare Center · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedMarch 11, 2026 · Colonial Springs Healthcare Center · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 11, 2026 · Colonial Springs Healthcare Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 11, 2026 · Colonial Springs Healthcare Center · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.February 18, 2026 · Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare · F0678 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 18, 2026 · Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Buffalo
Which nursing home in Buffalo has the highest Medicare rating?
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center has the highest overall rating in Buffalo: 2 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Buffalo have been fined?
1 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $59,852 in all. The most was $59,852, at Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Buffalo?
Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare is a Special Focus Facility candidate. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Buffalo is the largest?
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center, with 134 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.