Buffalo Lake Health Care Center
703 West Yellowstone Trail, Buffalo Lake, MN, 55314 · CCN 245589
Buffalo Lake Health Care Center is a CMS-certified skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this facility has 13 deficiency citations across 3 CMS surveys, with the most recent survey conducted in January 2026.
Top Deficiency Citations
- F0580 — Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (2 citations)
- F0583 — Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (1 citation)
- F0882 — Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. (1 citation)
- F0645 — PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (1 citation)
- F0808 — Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. (1 citation)
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