General Information: BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME
Nursing home name BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME
Address400 S BUHLER RD
BUHLER, KS 67522
Phone number (620) 543-2251
Located within a hospital No
Type of ownership Non profit - Corporation
Owner operates multiple homesNo
Accept Medicare or Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid
Continue Care Retirement CommunityYes
Resident and family councils RESIDENT
Certified number of beds 55
Total number of residents 54
Perc of occupied beds 98
Sprinkler status fully sprinklered
Last health survey date 04/23/2009
Fire survey date: 03/17/2009
Ratings Summary: BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME
Overall rating 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Nursing Home Staffing 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures 3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
Nursing Home Staffing Info: BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME
National AverageBUHLER SUNSHINE HOME
Overall staff rating Not Available. 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only rating Not Available 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 94.2 54
Total Number of Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day 1.4 hours 1.36 hours
Registered Nurses Hours per Residents per Day 0.6 hours 0.79 hours
Licensed Practical or Vacation Nurses Hours per Resident per Day 0.8 hours 0.57 hours
Certified Nursing Assistants Hours per Residents per Day 0.6 hours 0.79 hours
Health Inpections: BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME
Inspection Results: 04/23/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
05/08/2009Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
05/08/2009Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. E
05/08/2009Resident Assessment Deficiencies Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
05/08/2009Environmental Deficiencies Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. D
05/08/2009Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
05/08/2009Resident Rights Deficiencies Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. D
Inspection Results: 03/06/2008
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
04/04/2008Quality Care Deficiencies Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. E
04/04/2008Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Properly mark drugs and other similar products. E
04/04/2008Pharmacy Service Deficiencies At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. E
04/04/2008Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. F
04/04/2008Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. D
04/04/2008Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. F
04/04/2008Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
04/04/2008Quality Care Deficiencies Prevent a loss in range of motion among residents who entered the nursing home with a full range of motion. D
04/04/2008Quality Care Deficiencies Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
04/04/2008Resident Rights Deficiencies Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents. E
04/04/2008Resident Rights Deficiencies Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. B
04/04/2008Quality Care Deficiencies Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
Inspection Results: 02/09/2007
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
03/09/2007Pharmacy Service Deficiencies At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. E
03/09/2007Administration Deficiencies post nurse staffing information. C
03/09/2007Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. E
03/09/2007Quality Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. E
03/09/2007Mistreatment Deficiencies Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. C
03/09/2007Resident Rights Deficiencies Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. B

Fire Safety Inpections: BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME
Inspection Results: 03/17/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
03/24/2009Electrical Deficiencies weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. F
03/27/2009Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. E
03/17/2009Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. E
04/08/2009Exits and Egress Deficiencies exits that are accessible at all times. E
03/30/2009Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. E
Inspection Results: 02/26/2008
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
03/26/2008Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. F
03/04/2008Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies portable fire extinguishers. D
03/26/2008Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. F
03/14/2008Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies properly maintained smoke detectors. D
03/26/2008Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. E
03/14/2008Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. D
03/07/2008Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies proper medical gas storage and administration areas. D
03/26/2008Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. D
03/26/2008Building Construction Deficiencies a two-hour-resistant firewall in common walls. E
Inspection Results: 01/16/2007
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
01/31/2007Electrical Deficiencies properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. E
01/31/2007Electrical Deficiencies weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. F
01/24/2007Building Service Equipment Deficiencies properly protected cooking facilities. D
01/31/2007Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. E
02/14/2007Exits and Egress Deficiencies exits that are accessible at all times. E
02/14/2007Hazardous Area Deficiencies construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. E
01/16/2007Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. E
04/05/2007Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. E
01/18/2007Building Construction Deficiencies approved construction type or materials. D

Resident Complaints: BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME
Not available

Quality Measures: BUHLER SUNSHINE HOME
Quality MeasuresNational AverageBUHLER SUNSHINE HOME
Overall quality rating Not Available 3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
Long-Stay Residents
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 89% 90+%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5% 1%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 11% 6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 11% 13%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 3% 4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14% 13%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 14% 10%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 50% 33%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 3% 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 4% 3%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 9% 10%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 2% 2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8% 7%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 91% 90+%
Short-Stay Residents
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 83% 90+%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 13% 4%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 2% 2%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 19% 29%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 83% 90+%
Severity Codes Explanation. Note: The higher the letter, the higher the severity.
AIsolated /Potential for minimal harm
BPattern /Potential for minimal harm
CWidespread /Potential for minimal harm
DIsolated /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
EPattern /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
FWidespread /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
GIsolated /Actual harm
HPattern /Actual harm
IWidespread /Actual harm
JIsolated /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
KPattern /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
LWidespread /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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