The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Lake Ridge
Registered name: LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC.
BUFFALO, MN · Medicare-certified · 56 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Lake Ridge in Buffalo, MN has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star scores for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reported 4.38 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included medication errors, infection control, and resident accommodation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3758 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3758.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.11
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78
- Nurse aides
- 2.49
- Weekend nursing
- 3.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8%16%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.7%2.5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.6%6.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—19%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.1%10%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.9%17%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CASSIA · 16 homes · 4.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 51.1 residents on an average day (91% of 56 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.