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Quick Facts

Total units
49
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
49
Therapy services
On-site outpatient and inpatient PT/OT/speech therapy
Equipment access
Community Equipment Loan Program available to residents
Campus setup
Independent living apartments share campus with skilled nursing

What Families Think

Buffalo Lake Health Care Center is a small Minnesota campus offering skilled nursing and long-term care alongside independent and assisted living options. The few reviews on file describe compassionate, personalized care, with families highlighting supportive social services and nursing staff who took time to know residents individually.

The Good

  • Staff described as kind and compassionate
  • Nursing leadership took time to know residents personally
  • Social services staff supportive from admission through loss
  • Continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing
  • Facility described as beautiful and welcoming

The Bad

  • Only a handful of online reviews available to judge consistency
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Buffalo Lake Health Care Center

Buffalo Lake Health Care Center in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota offers independent apartments, assisted living services, and short- and long-term care options on a single campus.

The facility provides 49 beds with private and semi-private rooms. Residents have access to 24-hour staff support, beautician and barber services, cable TV, and Wii games. The center offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, including both outpatient and inpatient options to help residents return to their highest level of function.

Buffalo Lake Area Housing, located on the healthcare center campus, provides independent living options designed to allow residents to maintain as much independence as possible. A Community Equipment Loan Program is also available.

The community organizes monthly events, holiday celebrations, and resident outings. Visitors can connect with loved ones through Skype, and opportunities are available for volunteers to participate in the community's activities.

Types of Care

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Salon / Barber

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Games
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews

4.7overall · 3 ratings combined

4.7★ on Google (3)

Tamara Almich

Mar 2026

via Google

Our family is deeply grateful for the care our mom received at Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center. Moving into a nursing home was not what she wanted—her heart was always set on returning to her own home—but she needed more care than we could provide. The facility is absolutely beautiful, and the lovely surroundings made it easier for her to be there. The staff treated her with kindness, dignity, and genuine compassion. There are far too many caring people there to name without risking leaving someone out, but Michelle in social services was a tremendous help from the very beginning—months before our mom even arrived—and she continued to support us even after our mom’s passing. Crystal, the Head of Nursing, took the time to truly get to know our mom and connect with her personally, which meant so much. Our mom felt seen and understood, and that made a real difference. Our mom was a strong and independent woman, and it meant a great deal to us that she was treated with such respect. We will always be grateful for the care they gave her.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Buffalo Lake Health Care Center offer?

Buffalo Lake Health Care Center offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Buffalo Lake Health Care Center located?

Buffalo Lake Health Care Center is located at 703 West Yellowstone Trail in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota.

What do families say about Buffalo Lake Health Care Center?

Buffalo Lake Health Care Center is a small Minnesota campus offering skilled nursing and long-term care alongside independent and assisted living options. The few reviews on file describe compassionate, personalized care, with families highlighting supportive social services and nursing staff who took time to know residents individually.

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