Lake Ridge Care Center Of Buffalo, Inc.
LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. in BUFFALO, MN — inspection on January 8, 2026.
Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During interview on 1/8/26, at 5:46 p.m. R33 stated when the plate was on the table she felt like my nose is in my food. R33 stated she had asked staff to lower the table but had been told it could not be lowered any further that it already had been. R33 state she preferred to eat in the dining room and was willing to try alternatives to putting meal on her lap, R33 stated it was very difficult to eat soup from her lap.
During interview on 1/8/26, at 5:57 p.m. director of nursing (DON) stated if there was something that could be done to make mealtime better for someone it should have been done. DON stated the table did not have the ability to be lowered further that it had been, at attachment to the table was requiredFacility policy Dining Room Service dated 1/1/19, indicated the dining experience would enhance the individual's quality of life and be supportive of the individuals' needs during dining.
Further, the policy indicated tables would be adjusted to accommodate wheelchairs, etcetera, positioning at mealtime must be appropriate for individual's needs.
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Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, Inc. 310 Lake Boulevard Buffalo, MN 55313
agencies.
minimal harm Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure past recertification survey results were available for review.
This had the potential to affect all 51 residents residing in
the survey binder was completed. It was noted that all required recertification surveys, as well as complaint investigation surveys were present, with the exception of the most recent recertification survey of 1/15/25. On 1/8/26 at 12:05 p.m., an interview was completed with the administrator.
Administrator acknowledged the most recent recertification results of 1/15/25 were missing from the survey binder.
Administrator stated, the results of all surveys and complaint investigations were to be present in the survey binder, in addition to the plan of correction, and results were to be placed in a spot easy for residents, family members/responsible parties, visitors, staff, and others who may be interested were able to review.
The facility policy, Posting of Survey Results, last reviewed 11/20/25, identified the facility was to have the survey results and plans of corrections available to all residents.
This was noted to be the responsibility of the administrator.
The policy went on to identify the following was to be in place with the posting of survey results:
9:29 a.m.
pillows and hoses were not normally hung in the bathroom. LPN-A stated, that's gross, not a normal
When interviewed on 1/8/26 at 3:15 p.m., LPN-B stated the mask/nasal pillows and tubing should be rinsed out and hung to dry in the bathroom or place on the nightstand to dry. LPN-B then stated, maybe for infection control reasons the supplies should not be hung in the bathroom due to spray that occurred when the toilet is flushed.
When interviewed on 1/8/26 at 4:10 p.m., director of nursing (DON) stated the expectation was for masks/nasal pillows, tubing and water chambers to be rinsed every morning then hung to dry in the resident's room. DON stated the supplies should never be hung the bathroom for infection control.
Facility policy CPAP/BiPAP last reviewed 3/10/25, indicated cleaning of masks, nasal pillow and tubing were to be cleaned BiPAP tubing, mask, nasal pillow daily by placing in mild soap and water and soaking for five minutes.
Rinse with warm water and allow to air dry between uses.
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Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, Inc. 310 Lake Boulevard Buffalo, MN 55313