Buffalo Lake Health Care Center

Inspection history (13)

Records from December 2023 to January 2026.

• January 8, 2026 · D

  Citation F0808

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-08 under CMS tag F0808 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 8, 2026 · E

  Citation F0580

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-08 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 8, 2026 · F

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-08 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 8, 2026 · D

  Citation F0881

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-08 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 8, 2026 · F

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-08 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 8, 2026 · F

  Citation F0882

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-08 under CMS tag F0882 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 8, 2026 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-08 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• January 8, 2026 · D

  Citation F0645

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-08 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 28, 2023 · D

  Citation F0609

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-28 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 20, 2023 · D

  Citation F0580

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-20 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 20, 2023 · D

  Citation F0583

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-20 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 20, 2023 · D

  Citation F0625

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-20 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 20, 2023 · D

  Citation F0883

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-20 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 4.60 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

Non profit

1. Parent organization: Aegis Therapies, INC

   parent · PAC 5496232514

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)