BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME
400 S BUHLER ROAD, Buhler, KS 67522
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME Compares
BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME is a 55-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Buhler, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.7%) is above the Kansas average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 55 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 8.7% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3% (104% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4% (48% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.9% — worse than the Kansas average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME with other nursing homes in Buhler.
How is BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.3% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.7% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Buhler
Buhler sits in Reno County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 12,374 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $51,520
- Median home value
- $106,100
Demographics for Reno County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Buhler.
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