Nursing Homes in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota
There is 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, with an average CMS overall rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
BUFFALO LAKE has 1 nursing home facility with a rating distribution of 1 star: 0 (0%), 2 star: 0 (0%), 3 star: 0 (0%), 4 star: 0 (0%), and 5 star: 1 (100%), and the city's average CMS overall star rating is 5.0 out of 5 which is 1.80 above the Minnesota state average of 3.2, meaning the city is above the state average by 1.80. Average nurse staffing in the city is 4.46 hours per resident day (HPRD), which is above the Minnesota state average of 4.26 HPRD by 0.20 HPRD. On the most recent inspection, 1 out of 1 facility had deficiencies and 0 out of 1 facilities had severe deficiencies, and the highest-rated facility is BUFFALO LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER with a 5-star rating.
All Nursing Homes in Buffalo Lake
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER | 703 WEST YELLOWSTONE TRAIL, BUFFALO LAKE, MN, 55314 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota?
There are 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota?
Nursing homes in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota have an average CMS overall rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Buffalo Lake accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.