LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC.
310 LAKE BOULEVARD, BUFFALO, MN 55313 · CCN 245513
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 56
- Avg residents/day
- 50.6
- Phone
- 7634044603
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 | 3 | 8.1 | 9.5 | -5.1 better |
| 2 | 2024-12-06 | 5 | 7.8 | 9.8 | -2.8 better |
| 3 | 2023-10-18 | 1 | 7.4 | 9.3 | -6.4 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.68 | 46.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.37 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.84 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- CASSIA
- Facilities in chain
- 16
- Chain avg overall
- 4.60 / 5
Inspection citations (9)1 actual harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20
Potential for minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-02-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-12-06 · Health · corrected 2025-01-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-12-06 · Health · corrected 2025-01-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-12-06 · Health · corrected 2025-01-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-06 · Health · corrected 2025-01-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-12-06 · Health · corrected 2025-01-07
Actual harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2023-10-18 · Health · corrected 2023-11-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIM CARE INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1986-01-29 |
| CASSIA | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-01-01 |
| LEFF, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2004-05-20 |
| NYE, GERALD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-06-13 |
| PETERSON, ROLAND | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-11-14 |
| TANGEDAHL, GUY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2012-05-17 |
| DAHL, ROBERT | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2003-12-05 |
| KERN, MATTHEW | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-02-28 |
| YOUNGQUIST, KATHRYN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2003-12-05 |
| NELSON, JASON | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2011-05-02 |
Other facilities in BUFFALO
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Care Center | ★★★★★ | 92 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.