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LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC.

310 LAKE BOULEVARD
BUFFALO, MN 55313 · 7634044603 · Wright County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds56
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
State rank#125

By the numbers

9
Health citations (3 cycles)
0
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
1
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$0
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are rising — 3 in the most recent cycle versus 1 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Jan 8, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0577
C — Cited
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Jan 8, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0558
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Jan 8, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
F — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Dec 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Dec 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0656
D — No actual harm
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.
Dec 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0644
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Dec 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0760
G — Actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Jan 7, 2025 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 2
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Oct 18, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0554
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.