Buffalo Lake Health Care Center
Overall Rating
Key Metrics
Health Inspection 3/5
Staffing 5/5
Quality Measures 3/5
Certified Beds 49
Avg Residents/Day 43.8
Total Penalties 0
Total Fines $0
Recent Health Citations
Citation Jan 8, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Scope/Severity: D Citation Jan 8, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity: D Citation Jan 8, 2026
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.
Scope/Severity: D Citation Jan 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity: F Citation Jan 8, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Scope/Severity: EStaffing Detail
Turnover Rates
RN Turnover 28.6%
Total Nurse Turnover 45.3%
Admin Turnover 0.0%
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | — | Long Stay |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | — | Short Stay |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | — | Short Stay |