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
Chain footprint
16 facilities
Chain averages 5 overall / 4 health / 5 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.37
Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.58
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.72
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.68
All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.96
RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.95
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.91
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.42
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.84
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.32
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
46%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
5,195
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
37.06
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9904
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0.50
Baseline 19.50% · Performance 21.20% · Measure score 0.50 · Achievement 0.50 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
5.10
Baseline 6.85% · Performance 6.31% · Measure score 5.10 · Achievement 5.10 · Improvement 2.40
Total nurse turnover
4.74
Baseline 50.00% · Performance 44.29% · Measure score 4.74 · Achievement 4.74 · Improvement 1.77
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.48
Baseline 4.52 hours · Performance 4.35 hours · Measure score 4.48 · Achievement 4.48 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.66% |
10.72%
0.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 91 · Observed rate 10.99% · Lower 95% interval 7.89% |
| Discharge to community | 57.11% |
50.57%
6.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 90 · Observed rate 48.89% · Lower 95% interval 47.99% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.87 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 36 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 36 |
| Discharge self-care score | 45.83% |
53.69%
7.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 24 |
| Discharge mobility score | 54.17% |
50.94%
3.2 pts better
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 24 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 36 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.31% |
7.12%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 41 · Observed rate 2.44% · Lower 95% interval 3.43% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 7.38% |
8.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 122 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 32.93% |
42%
9.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 54 · Denominator 164 |
| Discharge function score | 37.5% |
56.45%
19 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 24 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · Q1 9.4% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 6.5% |
| 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 · Q1 8.7% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 8.0% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 7.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 19.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 4.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 22.1% · Q2 23.8% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 11.7% · 4Q avg 18.2% |
| 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 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Adjusted 15.0% · Observed 14.7% · Expected 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Adjusted 43.1% · Observed 44.1% · Expected 24.4% · Used in QM five-star |
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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