Nursing homes in Buffalo, MO
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Buffalo, part of the Dallas area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Buffalo, Missouri, and the surrounding Dallas County area have access to two skilled nursing facilities. Data from CMS Care Compare indicates these homes maintain an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with no local facilities currently achieving a 5-star designation. Among the options serving the 65622 ZIP code, Colonial Springs Healthcare Center, operated by Citizens Memorial Health Care, holds the highest rating at 3 stars.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Buffalo
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Buffalo
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Buffalo reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is COLONIAL SPRINGS HEALTHCARE CENTER at 3★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Buffalo
| COLONIAL SPRINGS HEALTHCARE CENTER CITIZENS MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| BUFFALO PRAIRIE CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE PRIME HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.