Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, Inc.

310 Lake Boulevard
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 404-4603

CCN
245513
Certified beds
56
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Cassia

Nurse staffing

4.40
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 1.28 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 49% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected January 8, 2026

3 citations · Health
C
F0577 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 20, 2026
D
F0558 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 20, 2026
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 20, 2026

Inspected December 6, 2024

5 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0644 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 7, 2025
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 7, 2025
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 7, 2025
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 7, 2025
G
F0760 Actual harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 7, 2025

Inspected October 18, 2023

1 citation · Health
D
F0554 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 24, 2023