Public Record
Buffalo Lake Health Care Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 49
- Avg. residents per day
- 42.9
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 21
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-08
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Citations
21 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0645Generalpotential for harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0808Generalpotential for harm
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0882Generalpotential for harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0583Generalpotential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- 0625Generalpotential for harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Buffalo Lake Health Care Center?
- Buffalo Lake Health Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Buffalo Lake, MN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 245589.
- What is the CMS rating for Buffalo Lake Health Care Center?
- Buffalo Lake Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Buffalo Lake Health Care Center have?
- Buffalo Lake Health Care Center is certified for 49 beds. It serves an average of 42.9 residents per day.
- How many citations does Buffalo Lake Health Care Center have?
- Buffalo Lake Health Care Center has 21 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Buffalo Lake Health Care Center last inspected?
- Buffalo Lake Health Care Center was last inspected on January 8, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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