Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC.
Nursing Home · Buffalo, MN
Contact & location
310 Lake BoulevardBuffalo, MN 55313
Wright County
- Phone
- (763) 404-4603
- ZIP code
- 55313 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 56
- Residents per day
- 51.1 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo INC
- Chain
- Cassia (16 facilities, avg 4.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 1, 1988
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.38 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.11 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.49 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.92 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.3 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 38.9 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 8, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 7 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-08 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-08 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2024-12-06 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2023-10-18 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-24 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Elim Care INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Leff, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nye, Gerald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson, Roland (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tangedahl, Guy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dahl, Robert (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kern, Matthew (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Youngquist, Kathryn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cassia (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Jason (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC.?
Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC. has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC. have?
It has 56 certified beds and cares for about 51 residents per day.
Has Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC. been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC.?
It is part of Cassia and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC.?
(763) 404-4603. The facility is located at 310 Lake Boulevard, Buffalo, MN 55313.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.