Nursing homes › Minnesota › Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, Inc.
310 Lake Boulevard, Buffalo, MN 55313 · (763) 404-4603 · 56 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Cassia, a group operating 16 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 4.2/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $107,003 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (4.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.38 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 1.11. Weekend total: 3.92. Nursing staff turnover: 48%.
All-time on record: 9 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-08 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-08 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Health | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2024-12-06 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2023-10-18 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-24 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIM CARE INC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/29/1986 |
| LEFF, WILLIAM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/20/2004 |
| NYE, GERALD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/13/2019 |
| PETERSON, ROLAND | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/14/2013 |
| TANGEDAHL, GUY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/17/2012 |
| DAHL, ROBERT | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/05/2003 |
| KERN, MATTHEW | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2019 |
| YOUNGQUIST, KATHRYN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/05/2003 |
| CASSIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2020 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245513. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.