BUFFALO LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER
703 WEST YELLOWSTONE TRAIL, BUFFALO LAKE, MN 55314 · CCN 245589
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 49
- Avg residents/day
- 43.8
- Phone
- 3208335364
Inspection history vs Minnesota & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Minnesota avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-01-08 | 8 | 8.1 | 9.5 | -0.1 better |
| 2 | 2024-11-20 | 0 | 7.8 | 9.8 | -7.8 better |
| 3 | 2023-12-20 | 5 | 7.4 | 9.3 | -2.4 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Infection control | 3 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.56 | 45.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.80 | 28.6% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.10 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (13)
- EF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-03-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-03-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-03-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-03-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-03-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-03-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-03-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-03-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-12-28 · Health · corrected 2024-02-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2023-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2023-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYRON, DAVID | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-02-05 |
| CARLSON, RANELL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-11-29 |
| RUST, MARK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2009-01-01 |
| BAUMGARTEN, MARY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-10-01 |
| DEAL, DEBRA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-10-01 |
| DEAL, GAYLE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-12-01 |
| LAUER, BRIAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-10-01 |
| MACKEY, LOREN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-12-01 |
| NEWMAN, ROGER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-10-01 |
| RYBERG, BRIAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-10-01 |
| WEHKING, KATHY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-09-01 |
| WEISPFENNIG, ANGEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2018-12-01 |
| RUST, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2009-01-01 |
Other facilities in BUFFALO LAKE
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.