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750 West Cooper, Buffalo, MO 65622 (opens Google Maps) · Dallas County · (417) 345-2228· 134 certified beds · avg 111 residents/day · certified since May 8, 1984 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: CITIZENS MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE (6 facilities, chain avg rating 3.0★)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Showing the latest 3 of 24 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint F-0550
The facility did not honor residents' right to share a room with their spouse or a roommate of their choosing, or moved residents to a different room without written notice beforehand. · from a complaint F-0559
The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint F-0580
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint · F-0550 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' right to share a room with their spouse or a roommate of their choosing, or moved residents to a different room without written notice beforehand. · from a complaint · F-0559 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint · F-0580 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly. · from a complaint · F-0585 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · from a complaint · F-0655 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint · F-0689 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint · F-0755 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave. · F-0625 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. · F-0582 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition. · F-0638 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · F-0693 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint · F-0610 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 9).
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 7 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
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What these staffing numbers mean →
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.57 | 3.66 | 3.95 | bottom 49% in Missouri; bottom 40% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.69 | top 35% in Missouri; bottom 40% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.04 | 3.22 | 3.50 | bottom 44% in Missouri; bottom 33% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.41 | 0.33 | 0.48 | top 20% in Missouri; top 47% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 46.5 | 56.0 | 45.8 | top 25% in Missouri; bottom 46% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 10.0 | 47.8 | 42.9 | top 4% in Missouri; top 4% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.27, RN 0.47, weekend 2.78.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.27 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 1/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5
Price evidence · separate from quality
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How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrams, Kendika | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| Abrams, Kendika | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| Ashworth, James | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2021 |
| Ashworth, James | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2021 |
| Ashworth, James | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2021 |
| Babb, Donald | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/24/1986 |
| Babb, Donald | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/24/1986 |
| Babb, Donald | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/24/1986 |
| Banner, Katrina | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2022 |
| Banner, Katrina | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2022 |
| Banner, Katrina | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2022 |
| Calhoun, Michael | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2022 |
| Calhoun, Michael | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2022 |
| Calhoun, Michael | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| Dawson, Eran | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| Finnell, Heather | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2020 |
| Finnell, Heather | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/2021 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2024 |
| Francka, Tim | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/18/2024 |
| Francka, Tim | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/18/2024 |
Showing 20 of 44 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 24 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
CMS lists this facility under the chain Citizens Memorial Health Care — 6 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking.
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare | 0.5 mi | Buffalo, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Parkview Health Care Facility | 17.4 mi | Bolivar, MO | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility | 17.9 mi | Bolivar, MO | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 265245.
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