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.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 8, 2026

Showing 1 to 7 of 7 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (May 31, 2026).

  2. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 24, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    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.