Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-08 · Fire 2026-01-08
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Buffalo, MN
Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo, Inc.
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
310 Lake Boulevard, Buffalo, MN
(763) 404-4603
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
56
Certified beds
Average residents
51
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Cassia
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1988-02-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.37
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.58
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.72
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.95
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
46%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.6% |
3.9%
3.3 pts better
|
3.3%
2.7 pts better
|
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 | 0.0% |
4.1%
4.1 pts better
|
5.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.5% |
12.4%
5.9 pts better
|
19.6%
13.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.6% |
17.5%
9.9 pts better
|
16.7%
9.1 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 | 19.5% |
22.5%
3 pts better
|
16.3%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.1% |
18.6%
14.5 pts better
|
14.9%
10.8 pts better
|
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 | 0.6% |
2.6%
2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.2% |
24.8%
6.6 pts better
|
19.8%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.5% |
5.4%
1.9 pts better
|
5.1%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
88.6%
11.4 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.0% |
14.0%
1 pts worse
|
12.0%
3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.9%
1.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
82.7%
17.3 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 43.1% |
23.1%
20 pts worse
|
23.9%
19.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-12-06 · Fire 2024-12-06
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-10-18 · Fire 2023-10-18
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2026-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
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 2026-02-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-02-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-02-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-06
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-12-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-18
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-11-24
C · Minimal harm
2023-10-18
E34 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Inspection history
Recent health citations
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 2026-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-02-20
C · Minimal harm
2026-01-08
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2026-02-20
G · Actual harm
2024-12-06
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-06
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-06
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-06
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-06
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-18
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Elim Care Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Cassia
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Dahl, Robert
Corporate Officer · Individual
Kern, Matthew
Corporate Officer · Individual
Leff, William
Corporate Director · Individual
Nelson, Jason
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Nye, Gerald
Corporate Director · Individual
Peterson, Roland
Corporate Director · Individual
Tangedahl, Guy
Corporate Director · Individual
Youngquist, Kathryn
Corporate Officer · Individual
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