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BUFFALO LAKE HEALTHCARE CENTER INC.
NPI 1326377979
Assisted Living Facility in Buffalo Lake, MN

Active since December 10, 2009
5/5
Overall Rating
703 W YELLOWSTONE TRL, BUFFALO LAKE, MN 55314(320) 833-5364(320) 833-5526 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BUFFALO LAKE HEALTHCARE CENTER INC. (NPI 1326377979) is a healthcare organization registered as an assisted living facility in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since December 2009. The organization lists Mark Rust, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326377979
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy310400000X
Legal Business NameBUFFALO LAKE HEALTHCARE CENTER INC.
Location Address703 W YELLOWSTONE TRLBuffalo Lake, MN 55314-1042
Mailing AddressPo Box 368Buffalo Lake, MN 55314-0368 · (320) 833-5364 · Fax (320) 833-5526
Phone(320) 833-5364
Fax(320) 833-5526
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMark RustAdministrator · (320) 833-5364
Enumeration DateDecember 10, 2009
✔ NPI 1326377979 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAssisted Living FacilityNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code310400000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 346725
Definition
A facility providing supportive services to individuals who can function independently in most areas of activity, but need assistance and/or monitoring to assure safety and well being.
703 W YELLOWSTONE TRL, Buffalo Lake, MN 55314
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid090243800MN
Other8461BUMN · Bcbs Of Mn
Medicare PIN245589MN
Medicaid550MN

Nursing Home Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, staffing and inspection history for Buffalo Lake Health Care Center (CMS certification number 245589), from CMS Care Compare.

Buffalo Lake Health Care Center

Nursing home · Buffalo Lake, MN
5/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
CMS Certification Number245589
Certified Beds49 beds42 residents per day on average
Medicare & Medicaid Participant SinceNovember 1, 1991
Resident & Family CouncilResident council
Automatic sprinkler system

CMS Star Ratings

Quality Measures
Based on a select set of clinical quality measures.
2/5
Long-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to long-term residents.
2/5
Staffing
Based on nursing staff hours relative to resident needs.
5/5
Weighted Health Inspection Score
Lower scores are better; the score summarizes deficiencies found on recent inspections.
12.67
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest. Categories without a current CMS rating are not shown.

Staffing & Turnover

Total Nurse Staffing
nurse aide 3.31 · LPN 0.41 · RN 0.77
4.49 hrs per resident per day
Weekend Nurse Staffing
3.81 hrs per resident per day
Physical Therapist Staffing
0.03 hrs per resident per day
Nursing Staff Turnover
Share of nursing staff who left the facility within the past year.
34.5%
Registered Nurse Turnover
27.3%
Administrators Who Have Left
In the past year.
0
Higher staffing hours generally allow more direct care time per resident.

Inspections & Enforcement

Facility-Reported Incidents
0
Substantiated Complaints
2
Fines
0
Medicare Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0
Counts come from CMS inspections and complaint investigations over approximately the past three years. CMS Care Compare data as of October 1, 2024.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BUFFALO LAKE HEALTHCARE CENTER INC,.
Skilled Nursing Facility
703 W YELLOWSTONE TRL
BUFFALO LAKE, MN 55314
Renville County (320) 833-5364
LAUREN COX OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
703 W YELLOWSTONE TRL
BUFFALO LAKE, MN 55314
Renville County (320) 833-5364
KENDRA LEA HILES BSN
Registered Nurse
703 W YELLOWSTONE TRL
BUFFALO LAKE, MN 55314
Renville County (320) 833-5364

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center Inc. is 1326377979. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 10, 2009.

Where is Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center Inc. located?

Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center Inc. is located at 703 W Yellowstone Trl, Buffalo Lake, MN 55314. The listed phone number is (320) 833-5364.

What is Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Assisted Living Facility with taxonomy code 310400000X.

Is Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center Inc. a Medicare-certified nursing home?

Yes. Buffalo Lake Health Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home with 49 certified beds.

What quality rating does Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center Inc. have?

CMS rates Buffalo Lake Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Nursing Home Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center Inc. was last updated on December 10, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.