CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1754042026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Buhler Sunshine Home

400 S Buhler Road · Buhler, KS 67522 · Reno County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds55CMS provider file
Recent citation rows41current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-02-1372025-02-1310
Cycle 22023-04-1952023-04-195
Cycle 32021-10-2132021-10-2111
02 / CITATION DETAIL

41 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 9 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-02-13 · FIREE0006Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-02-13 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-27
2025-02-13 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-27
2025-02-13 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-27
2025-02-13 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-27
2025-02-13 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-27
2025-02-13 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-27
2025-02-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-27
2025-02-13 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-02-13 · FIREK0345Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-02-13 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-02-13 · FIREK0355Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-02-13 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-02-13 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-02-13 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-02-13 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-02-13 · FIREK0926Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2023-04-19 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-18
2023-04-19 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-18
2023-04-19 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-18
2023-04-19 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-18
2023-04-19 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-18
2023-04-19 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-26
2023-04-19 · FIREK0355Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-26
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • PANKRATZ, KEITHIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/27/1989
  • SPENCER, NATHANIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • FRAZIER, MARYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2008
  • HART, GERIIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2016
  • HUNT, SARAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2021
  • JANTZ, MARYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/02/2006
  • KAUFMAN, CAMERONIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/02/2006
  • MARTENS, LOUISIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2013
  • PANKRATZ, KEITHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/27/1989
  • SCHWABAUER, BETHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2021
  • SMITH, CHARLOTTEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2013
  • SPENCER, NATHANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • SPENCER, NATHANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • BERGER, EDWARDIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/15/2021
  • SPENCER, NATHANIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/21/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours5.22per resident day
RN hours0.31per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.89per resident day
Staff turnover32.9%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Kansas ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.