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Buffalo Prairie Care Center in Buffalo, MO

Buffalo Prairie Care Center is a nursing home community in Buffalo, MO.

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Buffalo Prairie Care Center in Buffalo, MO

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  • Interior

    A spacious and inviting dining area with tables and chairs, featuring a warm color scheme and natural lighting.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room corner featuring two armchairs, a decorative lamp, a clock on the wall, and a plant.

  • Building

    A white van parked in front of a brick building surrounded by green grass and trees.

  • Bedroom

    A hospital room featuring two beds with a warm red wall backdrop.

  • Lighting

    A cozy hair salon setup featuring a black barber chair, a large mirror, and various hairdressing tools.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A cozy home gym featuring an exercise bike, an elliptical machine, and a large mirror for workouts.

631 W Main St, Buffalo, MO 65622

To contact a resident: (417) 345-5422

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.2 from 24 reviews
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Overall Review of Buffalo Prairie Care Center

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Home-like feel in a small setting

Residents describe Buffalo Prairie as small and home-like, with outdoor spaces to enjoy.

Several residents and families say the facility feels like a home, noting the smaller size and how well people seem to know residents. One review specifically highlights the memory care unit’s outdoor flowers and a place to sit and enjoy them. Another review reinforces the overall “feels like home” experience at the front door.

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Care and responsiveness stand out

Many reviewers praise compassionate, attentive staff and caring support for residents.

A large share of reviewers highlight caring, compassionate staff and team members who feel responsive to residents’ needs. Some families describe positive outcomes during a stay and say concerns were listened to. Others also share concerns about being understaffed or residents not being helped promptly, with complaints about unresponsiveness and rude behavior.

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Homestyle meals and good food

Residents and families mention homestyle, well-liked meals during the day.

More than one review points to meal quality and a homestyle approach. One family specifically mentions homestyle meals served three times a day. Another review describes the food positively and says it helped improve a resident’s appetite after difficulty eating.

  • A spacious and inviting dining area with tables and chairs, featuring a warm color scheme and natural lighting.
caveat 6 reviews mention this

Staffing, cleanliness, and administration

Some reviews raise serious concerns about staffing levels, cleanliness, and medication handling.

Several negative reviews describe understaffing, with long waits for help and call lights not being addressed quickly. Multiple complaints also focus on cleanliness issues, including not keeping rooms or bathrooms clean and concerns about hygiene support. There are also allegations involving medication handling and reporting, along with claims that administration does not care about residents’ needs.

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Limited activities and inconsistent setup

Reviews mention limited activities and inconsistent coordination for group events.

One reviewer says the facility lacks a real activity program. Another describes trouble getting the staff to consistently work with a planned Bible study and notes that advance coordination for events like Christmas caroling did not seem to hold through the day of the activity.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.3 miles)
  • First Assembly of God (0.3 miles)
  • Christian Church (0.3 miles)
  • St Williams Catholic Church (0.5 miles)
  • Buffalo Free Will Baptist Church (0.6 miles)
  • Kingdom Hall-Jehovah's Witness (1.3 miles)
  • Lindley Christian Church (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Maple Street Grill & Saloon (0.3 miles)
  • Donut Palace (0.3 miles)
  • Hardee's (0.4 miles)
  • Los Hermanos (0.6 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.7 miles)
  • Hip Pocket Pizza Parlor (0.9 miles)
  • Creations On The Go (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Maple & Main (0.3 miles)
  • Expresso Company (0.7 miles)
  • Creator Delights (17.1 miles)
  • Lotus Tea (17.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Corner Drug Store (0.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (17 miles)
  • Stephens Pharmacy (17.1 miles)
  • Dan & Stan's Pharmacy (17.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Dallas County Family Medical Center (0.4 miles)
  • St Johns Physicians & Clinics (0.4 miles)
  • Bolivar Medical Center (16.3 miles)
  • CMH Sports Medicine Center (17.3 miles)
  • Burrell Behavioral Health (17.3 miles)
  • Cmh Neurology Clinic (17.6 miles)
  • Bolivar Family Care Center (17.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Pack Rat Storage (0.8 miles)
  • J and I Taxidermy (11.7 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (13.9 miles)
  • U-Haul (14.3 miles)
  • Bolivar Municipal Airport (M17) (14.4 miles)
  • Rick's Taxidermy (15.6 miles)
  • U-Haul (17.1 miles)

Parks

  • Zone 1 (14.1 miles)
  • Nemo Public Use Area (17.1 miles)
  • Dunnegan Park (17.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Bolivar Cinema 5 (16.8 miles)
  • B&B Theatres Bolivar Cinema 5 (17.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Citizens Memorial Healthcare (17.1 miles)
  • Citizens Memorial Healthcare (17.4 miles)
  • Citizens Memorial Healthcare (17.4 miles)

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