CAverage · score 64/100 · #76 of 294 in Kansas
Buhler Sunshine Home
400 S Buhler Road, Buhler, KS 67522 · 55 certified beds · Non profit - Church related
Staffing 5.2 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Kansas
7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40)above median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Buhler Sunshine Home is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Kansas nursing homes in the same size band (small, 55 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 80, B ≥ 65, C ≥ 50, D ≥ 35, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Buhler Sunshine Home at a Glance
C
64/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.22 h.
88<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 40.
67<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
26<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
72<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Kansas, small facilities · CMS record 175404 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address400 S Buhler Road, Buhler, KS 67522
Phone6205432251
CountyReno
OwnershipNon profit - Church related
Certified beds55
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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