Nursing homes in Buffalo, MN
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Buffalo, part of the Wright area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents seeking long-term care in Buffalo, Minnesota, have access to two nursing homes serving the Wright County region. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an impressive average overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Both local centers earned the highest possible 5-star designation, including Park View Care Center, which is operated by CASSIA. Families in zip code 55313 can utilize these objective quality metrics to evaluate local nursing home options.
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avg 5★ · 2 homesWhat to look for in Buffalo
- All homes in Buffalo score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Buffalo
| Park View Care Center CASSIA · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC. CASSIA · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.