Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-08 · Fire 2026-01-08
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Buffalo Lake, MN
Buffalo Lake Health Care Center
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
703 West Yellowstone Trail, Buffalo Lake, MN
(320) 833-5364
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
49
Certified beds
Average residents
44
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-11-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.80
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.46
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.31
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.92
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
45%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.7
About the same
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
2.0
0.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.3%
2.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.1%
3.9 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.9% |
3.9%
3 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.3%
4.3 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.8% |
4.1%
1.3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.2% |
12.4%
4.2 pts better
|
19.6%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.0% |
17.5%
7.5 pts better
|
16.7%
6.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 22.7% |
22.5%
0.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.3% |
18.6%
2.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.2% |
2.6%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.7% |
24.8%
3.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.9% |
5.4%
0.5 pts better
|
5.1%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.8% |
88.6%
5.2 pts better
|
81.7%
12.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-11-20 · Fire 2024-11-20
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-12-20 · Fire 2023-12-20
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-01-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-02-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-20
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-20
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-01-31
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-03-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2026-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-28
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-20
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-20
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-20
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify 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.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-20
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-02-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Baumgarten, Mary
Corporate Director · Individual
Byron, David
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Carlson, Ranell
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Deal, Debra
Corporate Director · Individual
Deal, Gayle
Corporate Director · Individual
Lauer, Brian
Corporate Director · Individual
Mackey, Loren
Corporate Director · Individual
Newman, Roger
Corporate Director · Individual
Rust, Mark
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rust, Mark
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ryberg, Brian
Corporate Director · Individual
Wehking, Kathy
Corporate Director · Individual
Weispfennig, Angel
Corporate Director · Individual
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