Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, Inc.
310 Lake Boulevard, Buffalo, MN 55313 · (763) 404-4603
Non profit - Corporation · 56 certified beds
Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, Inc. has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 3 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 8, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 8, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.January 8, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.January 8, 2026 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.December 6, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.38 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.11 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.3% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 56 |
| Average residents per day | 51.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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