Buffalo Lake Healthcare Ctr

Inspection findings

1. Jan 8, 2026 Health · 10 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 5, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0645 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

     Corrected Mar 5, 2026 · 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 Mar 5, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0808 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     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.

     Corrected Mar 5, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

     Corrected Mar 5, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Mar 5, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

     Corrected Mar 5, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0882 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

     Corrected Mar 5, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0211 Egress Deficiencies

     Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

     Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Feb 18, 2026 · CMS fire safety

2. Nov 20, 2024 Fire Safety · 4 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0271 Egress Deficiencies

     Have exits that are accessible at all times.

     Corrected Nov 21, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     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 Dec 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Dec 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Dec 4, 2024 · CMS fire safety

3. Dec 28, 2023 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Feb 28, 2024 · CMS health inspection

4. Dec 20, 2023 Health · 6 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Feb 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0583 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

     Corrected Feb 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0625 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     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.

     Corrected Feb 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

     Corrected Feb 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0291 Egress Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0355 Smoke Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety

5. Oct 6, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
   • Severity not stated

     H55894806C 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)

6. Jan 25, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
   • Severity not stated

     H5589013C 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)

• BAUMGARTEN, MARY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2013
• BYRON, DAVID — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/16/2025
• BYRON, DAVID — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/05/2018
• CARLSON, RANELL — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/29/2016
• DEAL, DEBRA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2017
• DEAL, GAYLE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/01/2022
• LAUER, BRIAN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2024
• MACKEY, LOREN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/01/2022
• NEWMAN, ROGER — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2017
• RUST, MARK — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2009
• RUST, MARK — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2009
• RUST, MARK — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/15/2025
• RYBERG, BRIAN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2024
• WEHKING, KATHY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/01/2020
• WEISPFENNIG, ANGEL — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/01/2018