Buhler Sunshine Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean and well-maintained environment. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 32 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and kind staff, and it offers the unique benefit of an on-site cafe. When touring, ensure you distinguish between the public dining area and the actual residential care units to get an accurate sense of the living environment.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
32 reviews on Google“Buhler Sunshine Home appears to be a multi-use facility that includes both a nursing home/assisted living component and an on-site public dining area known as Sunny's Cafe. While residents and their families praise the cleanliness, kind staff, and quality of care, a significant portion of the reviews are actually for the cafe rather than the nursing facility itself.”
Quality Themes
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- Clean and well-maintained environment
- Kind and polite staff
- High-quality on-site dining options
- Effective therapy department
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 33 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate family suggestions into the daily operations of the home?
- 2With your therapy department being a highlighted strength, how do you tailor rehabilitation plans for residents who are looking to regain or maintain their independence?
- 3Given the 7 recent state violations, could you walk me through the steps you’ve taken to address these findings and ensure the highest quality of care moving forward?
- 4Residents often praise the dining experience here; what are some of the favorite meal options, and how do you accommodate specific dietary preferences or needs?
- 5Since you have a smaller community of 55 residents, how does this size influence the variety of social activities and the level of personal attention each resident receives?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals and ensuring families are kept informed?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My grandmother has lived here for a while now and every time we come to visit it is clean and the staff is very kind and polite.”
“I have lived here almost two years now in Independent Living. The staff here have all been very nice. The residents in our area have all been great. Just a good group of folks.”
“Selah Assisted Living is an exceptional place. The director, Lisa, is truly outstanding—she’s hands-on, involved in day-to-day life with the residents, and leads by example.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Buhler Sunshine Home shows persistent issues across multiple surveys, with recurring problems in fire safety systems, medication management, and care planning that appear in all three inspections from 2021-2025. The facility has repeated deficiencies with sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, emergency equipment, and care plan development, suggesting ongoing operational challenges. While all violations have correction dates, families should inquire about sustained improvements given the pattern of recurring safety and care issues.
Feb 13, 2025Routine17
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Apr 19, 2023Routine10
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
Oct 21, 2021Routine14
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Buhler Sunshine Home
nonprofit
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