Buhler Sunshine Home
Nursing Home · Buhler, KS
CMS certification number175404
Contact & location
400 S Buhler RoadBuhler, KS 67522
Reno County
- Phone
- (620) 543-2251
- ZIP code
- 67522 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 55
- Residents per day
- 46.2 (84% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- Buhler Sunshine Home, INC
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.22 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.31 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.64 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 4.27 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.89 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32.9 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 13, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 26 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-13 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-13 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2023-04-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-18 |
| 2023-04-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-18 |
| 2023-04-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-18 |
| 2023-04-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-18 |
| 2023-04-19 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-18 |
| 2021-10-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-11-29 |
| 2021-10-21 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-11-29 |
| 2021-10-21 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-11-29 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer, Nathan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Frazier, Mary (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hart, Geri (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hunt, Sara (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jantz, Mary (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kaufman, Cameron (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martens, Louis (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pankratz, Keith (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwabauer, Beth (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Charlotte (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spencer, Nathan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spencer, Nathan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berger, Edward (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pankratz, Keith (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spencer, Nathan (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Buhler Sunshine Home?
Buhler Sunshine Home has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Kansas.
How many beds does Buhler Sunshine Home have?
It has 55 certified beds and cares for about 46 residents per day.
Has Buhler Sunshine Home been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Buhler Sunshine Home?
(620) 543-2251. The facility is located at 400 S Buhler Road, Buhler, KS 67522.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.