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Buffalo Lake Health Care Ctr

703 West Yellowstone Trail, Po 368, Buffalo Lake, MN 55314

Independent Living Assisted Living Nursing Home Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(320) 833-5364

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,732
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,442
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,233

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,390
  • Average State Price: $3,135
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Buffalo Lake Health Care Ctr Description

    Buffalo Lake Health Care Ctr is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, nursing care and rehabilitation and is about 16.2 miles outside the town of Hutchinson, Minnesota. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    10
    Buffalo Lake Health Care Ctr
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 20 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Buffalo Lake
  • Ranking in State: 8 out of 961 communities in MN


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews highlight the exceptional care and services provided by various entities, ranging from personal financial recovery assistance to senior living facilities. One reviewer expresses deep gratitude towards a brokerage service for financial recovery after being scammed, recommending their services for their professionalism and efficiency.

    Buffalo Lake receives praise for its beautiful setting and excellent care, with special mentions of the delicious food and the kindness of the nursing staff. Another reviewer notes the facility's cleanliness and the compassionate, loving nature of the staff, emphasizing that residents are treated like family.

    Several reviews commend the staff across different facilities for their caring, kind, and professional demeanor, highlighting the clean environment and the personal attention given to residents. The facilities are recognized for going beyond the call of duty in caring for family members, making them highly recommended places in MN for senior care.

    Overall, the reviews reflect a strong appreciation for the dedicated care and support provided to seniors and their families, underscoring the importance of a compassionate and professional approach in senior living and care services.


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    Health

    24-hour emergency pull-cord response system

    Nursing station staffed 24-hours-a-day

    A licensed nurse is always on site

    Medication ordering, storage and setup

    On-site physical, occupational and speech therapies

    Weekly assistance with bathing


    Services

    Weekly light housekeeping

    Weekly laundry service

    Manicures

    Pharmacy

    Reading

    Caregiver


    Activities

    Social, recreational and religious programs

    Access to large activity/chapel room

    Daily activities

    Social gatherings

    Religious programs

    Movies


    Community Amenities

    Beauty/barber shop services available on site

    Beauticians/Haircuts on site Monday-Friday

    Smoke-free living environment

    Sprinklers and alarms for fire safety

    Handicap accessible apartments and building

    Coin-operated laundry


    Room Amenities

    Paid utilities, including A/C (telephone & cable not included)

    TV/phone/internet jacks in each apartment

    Features that promote safety and independence: height toilets and grab bars

    Grab bars in the bathrooms

    Medicine cabinet

    Private rooms


    Dining

    Three delicious meals a day

    Cafe

    Dining room

    Dining area

    Full-sized refrigerator and stove

    Kitchen


    Transportation

    Convenient, indoor mail drop and pickup

    Off-street parking

    Outside plug-ins for vehicle

    Assistance in arranging transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 1, 1991
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 49
    Total current residents: 42
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $5000


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2017-12-27 $10,000
    2020-12-22 $5,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Hutchinson which is 16.2 miles away and has a population of 13,913 (small town).
    • The average income is $69,868, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 14
      • Average Temperature: 46.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 109 days of rain, 62 days of snow and 193 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.6 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.62 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    15.1 miles away
    ALDI
    15.1 miles away
    Cashwise Foods
    15.4 miles away
    B&D Market
    18.3 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    F&M Bank
    18.1 miles away
    HomeTown Bank
    18.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Hutchinson Health
    15.5 miles away
    Hutchinson Health Hospital
    15.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    15.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Aspen Dental
    15.6 miles away

    Parks

    Buffalo Lake
    0.4 miles away
    Schmalz WMA
    3.2 miles away
    Hector
    4.5 miles away
    Remus Trailer Lots
    6.8 miles away
    Daak WMA
    7.9 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Hutchinson Mall
    15.4 miles away

    Culture

    West River Stage
    15.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Brownton Bar & Grill
    13.4 miles away
    Country Diner
    15.0 miles away
    Pizza Ranch
    15.1 miles away
    Happy Panda
    15.2 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    15.2 miles away

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