BUFFALO LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER

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How BUFFALO LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares

BUFFALO LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 49-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.5%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 49 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.1% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (41% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 6.5% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (63% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.3%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Buffalo Lake

Buffalo Lake sits in Renville County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

3,052 (20.9%)

Median age

44.0 years

Median household income

$58,542

Median home value

$112,400

Demographics for Renville County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Buffalo Lake.

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