Buffalo Lake Health Care Center
Buffalo Lake, Minnesota
703 West Yellowstone Trail, Buffalo Lake, MN, 55314
Buffalo Lake Health Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.90 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.46 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.31 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.04 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 4 to 5 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 49 certified beds · ~44 avg residents/day (89% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Buffalo Lake Health Care Center is a non-profit, 49-bed skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. The center holds a five-star overall rating from CMS, supported by five-star ratings in both staffing and health inspections. Clinical performance is reflected in a three-star rating for quality measures.
Location
703 West Yellowstone Trail, Buffalo Lake, MN, 55314, Buffalo Lake, MN
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Buffalo Lake Health Care Center?
- Buffalo Lake Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did Buffalo Lake Health Care Center score on health inspections?
- Buffalo Lake Health Care Center received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Buffalo Lake Health Care Center?
- Buffalo Lake Health Care Center has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Buffalo Lake Health Care Center have?
- Buffalo Lake Health Care Center has 49 certified beds.
- Does Buffalo Lake Health Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Buffalo Lake Health Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Buffalo Lake Health Care Center located?
- Buffalo Lake Health Care Center is located at 703 West Yellowstone Trail, Buffalo Lake, MN, 55314, Buffalo Lake, Minnesota.
- How can I contact Buffalo Lake Health Care Center?
- You can reach Buffalo Lake Health Care Center by phone at +1 320-833-5364.
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About this data
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Where this data comes from
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