Lake Ridge Care Ctr Of Buffalo

Inspection findings

1. Jan 8, 2026 Health · 7 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

     Corrected Feb 20, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     F0577 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

     Corrected Feb 20, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Feb 20, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0271 Egress Deficiencies

     Have exits that are accessible at all times.

     Corrected May 31, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

     Corrected Feb 25, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Feb 25, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

     Corrected Feb 25, 2026 · CMS fire safety

2. Dec 6, 2024 Health · 6 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0644 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

     Corrected Jan 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

     Corrected Jan 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

     Corrected Jan 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Jan 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

     Corrected Jan 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

     Corrected Dec 26, 2024 · CMS fire safety

3. Oct 18, 2023 Fire Safety · 3 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     E0034 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

     Corrected Nov 24, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0554 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

     Corrected Nov 24, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

     Corrected Nov 24, 2023 · CMS fire safety

4. Apr 15, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
   • Severity not stated

     H5513035M Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

     MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

5. Mar 23, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
   • Severity not stated

     H5513025C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

     MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Severity not stated

     H5513026C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

     MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• DAHL, ROBERT — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/05/2003
• KERN, MATTHEW — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/28/2019
• LEFF, WILLIAM — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/20/2004
• NELSON, JASON — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/02/2011
• NYE, GERALD — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/13/2019
• PETERSON, ROLAND — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/14/2013
• TANGEDAHL, GUY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/17/2012
• YOUNGQUIST, KATHRYN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/05/2003
• CASSIA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2020
• ELIM CARE INC — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 01/29/1986