LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC.

310 LAKE BOULEVARD
BUFFALO MN 55313
Phone: 7634044603

Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
4/5
Above average
Overall rating4/5
Health inspections4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Minnesota average: 0.8 star higher (3.2), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the Buffalo average: 0.5 star lower (4.5), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds56
Average residents per day51.1
Occupancy91%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainCASSIA (16 facilities)
CountyWright
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1988-02-01
CMS certification number (CCN)245513
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle3

Staffing and turnover

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Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.49
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.38
Registered nurse turnover38.9%
Total nursing staff turnover48.3%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)0
Fines (total value)$0
Payment denials0
Total penalties0
No federal fines are on record for this facility in the current CMS data.

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Is LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. highly rated?

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Above average". Health inspections rate 4, staffing 4, and quality measures 4.

How many beds does LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. have?

CMS certifies 56 beds; the facility reports an average of 51.1 residents per day (about 91% occupancy).

Does LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. have any fines or citations?

No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.

Has LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.