Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo, Inc.
Buffalo, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245513) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (763) 404-4603 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo reports 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo, Inc. is a non-profit corporation nursing home in Buffalo, Wright County, Minnesota, certified for 56 beds with an average of 51.1 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been approved since February 1988.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lake Ridge Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not listed under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo is part of the Cassia chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.3%, and a staffing star rating of 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 56 beds with an average daily population of 51.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Cassia chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4 stars in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 7634044603 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 7634044603 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245513?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.