LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC.
310 LAKE BOULEVARD, Buffalo, MN 55313
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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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 June 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC.
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. with other nursing homes in Buffalo.
What keeps LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC.'s health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.8% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 56 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC.?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC.?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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