LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC.

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How LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. Compares

LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. is a 56-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Buffalo, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.3%) is below the Minnesota average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 56 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Buffalo, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.8% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (54% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (67% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.3%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.2% — worse than the Minnesota average of 22.9% (49% higher).

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

Buffalo sits in Wright County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

17,082 (12.5%)

Median age

37.1 years

Median household income

$87,772

Median home value

$250,800

Demographics for Wright 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.

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