Buhler Sunshine Home
Buhler, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175404) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (620) 543-2251 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buhler Sunshine Home holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
Buhler Sunshine Home reports 5.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.9% and a 4-star CMS staffing rating.
Buhler Sunshine Home has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS; the data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this home.
About this facility
Buhler Sunshine Home is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Buhler, Kansas (Reno County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1997. It is licensed for 55 beds and reports an average of 46.2 residents.
CMS Care Compare gives Buhler Sunshine Home an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures 2 stars. These four ratings assess different aspects of care and combine into the overall score.
Nurse staffing is reported at 5.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no indication in the data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this home. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. Families should verify current details, including staffing, inspection history, and any recent changes, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a specific data snapshot from CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Buhler Sunshine Home has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 32.9%; CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Buhler Sunshine Home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 55 beds, with an average of 46.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Buhler Sunshine Home is a non-profit, church-related facility; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately, then combines them into an overall star rating; this facility scores 4, 4, and 2 stars respectively, with an overall of 4 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (620) 543-2251 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (620) 543-2251 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details for Buhler Sunshine Home at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175404?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.