BUFFALO LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER Nursing Home


BUFFALO LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER (CCN: 245589) is a Non profit - Corporation facility located in BUFFALO LAKE, MN (55314). The facility has an overall rating of 4/5, health inspection rating of 5/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. It offers 49 certified beds and maintains an average of 43.3 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 4.19352 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since November 1, 1991 and the last listed health inspection was on December 20, 2023, The facility is located in Renville county and provides senior and nursing home care.

BUFFALO LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: BUFFALO LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER

Address: 703 WEST YELLOWSTONE TRAIL, BUFFALO LAKE, MN 55314

Phone: (320) 833-5364

County: Renville (640)

Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 49

Average Residents Per Day: 43.3 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: BUFFALO LAKE HEALTHCARE CENTER INC,.

First Approved Date: November 1, 1991

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 4 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 5 ()

QM Rating: 1 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 1 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: (2)

Staffing Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.99032, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5377, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.6654, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.2031

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.19352

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.65759, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.4247

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0321

Nurse Staff Turnover: 40.8, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 14.3, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.0496, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6471, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2759

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.97220, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6132, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.9088

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.44649

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.87824

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-12-20 (Score: 16), Cycle 2: 2023-03-02 (Score: 0), Cycle 3: 2021-08-12 (Score: 20)

Total Weighted Health Score: 11.333

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 2

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 0, Total Fines in Dollars: 0.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 0

Location and GPS: 703 WEST YELLOWSTONE TRAIL,BUFFALO LAKE,MN,55314 (44.7378, -94.625)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-12-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-23

Citation on 2023-12-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-02

Citation on 2023-12-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-02

Citation on 2023-12-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-23

Citation on 2022-01-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-31

Citation on 2021-06-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-16

Citation on 2021-08-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-13

Citation on 2021-08-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-13

Citation on 2021-08-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-13


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-12-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0291, Version: New

Description: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-31

Citation on 2023-12-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0355, Version: New

Description: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-31