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Nursing homes in Buffalo Lake, MN

1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing home
1
in Buffalo Lake
Certified beds
49
across all 1
Adults 65+
192
Census estimate for Buffalo Lake
Within 25 miles
6
of the center of Buffalo Lake
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Buffalo Lake (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Buffalo Lake

Counting neighboring towns, there are 6 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Buffalo Lake, 5 more than in Buffalo Lake itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Buffalo Lake

See all 6 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Buffalo Lake at a glance

Our directory lists one nursing home with an address in Buffalo Lake, based on CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in Minnesota

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Minnesota state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 844-880-1574 or file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care in Minnesota

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
Minnesota Medical Assistance (MA) with the Elderly Waiver (EW).5 Minnesota Medicaid agency6
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.78
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.9 The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (888-546-5838).10
Medicare counseling
Minnesota’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-333-2433.11

Local resources

Local help for families in Buffalo Lake

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Renville County12

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Renville County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Office of the Ombudsman for Long-Term Care Minnesota Board on Aging13

    (507) 662-6652

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Renville County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Minnesota Adult Protective Services

    844-880-1574

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Health facility complaints

    Minnesota state survey agency3

    844-880-1574

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Minnesota Aging Pathways11

    1-800-333-2433

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs10

    888-546-5838

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Minnesota Medicaid agency6

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Buffalo Lake

How many nursing homes are in Buffalo Lake, MN?

WeFoundCare lists 1 nursing home in Buffalo Lake, MN, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Buffalo Lake there are 6.

How many beds can nursing homes in Buffalo Lake serve?

1 of the 1 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 49 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 192 adults age 65 and older live in Buffalo Lake.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Buffalo Lake?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Buffalo Lake?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Renville County, call (507) 662-6652. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Minnesota Adult Protective Services at 844-880-1574.

Are there nursing homes near Buffalo Lake?

Nearby cities with listings include Hutchinson (1, 15.6 mi), Olivia (1, 18.9 mi), Franklin (1, 19.4 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Buffalo Lake

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Buffalo Lake (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.14
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Buffalo Lake (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Minnesota Department of Health: Health Care Provider Directory (license lookup). health.state.mn.us/facilities/regulation/directory/providersearch.html Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. Minnesota DHS: Elderly Waiver. mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/services/home-community/programs-and-services/elderly-waiver.jsp Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  14. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.