All citations for Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, Inc.
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
January 8, 2026
Showing 1 to 16 of 16 citations
Harm to a resident
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
The home has a plan to correct it (May 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 24, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 24, 2023).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 24, 2023).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.