Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo is a skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo, Minnesota. It offers a range of care options, with a focus on long-term nursing home care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The center operates under the Cassia network and provides 24-hour nursing support for residents requiring various levels of care and medical assistance.

The facility delivers incontinence care, ambulatory support, and specialized memory care programming, with personalized attention to residents’ cognitive and mobility needs. Lake Ridge Care Center offers access to an on-site optometrist, hospice services for end-of-life support, and therapies such as physical and occupational therapy for rehabilitation and functional improvement. Additional supports include diabetes care management, intravenous (IV) therapies, and medication management tailored to individual medical plans. Respite care is available for temporary stays, and amenities such as a barber and beauty salon are provided for resident grooming and well-being. Communication with staff is primarily in English.

Resident and family reviews indicate both positive and negative experiences regarding care quality and staff effectiveness. Some reviewers describe staff as caring and supportive, highlighting personal engagement with residents and efforts to maintain safety, especially during the pandemic. Positive feedback also notes a variety of daily activities and attentive interactions. However, other reviewers report concerns related to hygiene, slow response to call buttons, instances of neglect after incontinence episodes, and issues with food quality. Additional feedback references understaffing, employee attitude, and administrative or billing concerns. These reviews reflect variability in service consistency and satisfaction among families and residents.

Costs at this community start at $2,185 and range up to $6,900. The average price in the community is $4,542, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,838. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.