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Buffalo Lake Health Care Center

Nursing HomeBuffalo Lake, MNCMS 245589
13 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
4 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
49

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
42.9

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
13

*CMS

Fire safety findings
8

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-01-08

*CMS

Citations

13 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.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 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.

  • 0583Generalpotential for harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 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.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

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 13 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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