Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, Inc.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, Inc., in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF760Dec 6, 2024

  Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to promptly obtain diuretic medication and failed to notify the physician to prevent the continued increase of carbon dioxide for 1 of 2 residents (R24) reviewed for medication errors. This practice resulted in a significant medication error and actual harm when R24 did not receive medication for 4 consecutive days resulting in R24 being sent to the emergency room to receive care for acute onset chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia (condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level) and hypercapnia (condition where there is too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jan 8, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and document review, facility failed to ensure appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) was properly utilized for 2 of 2 residents (R7 and R14) on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP), 1 of 1 resident (R58) on enhanced respiratory precautions (ERP). This had to potential to affect all residents the trained medication aide (TMA)-A came into contact with during her shift. In addition, facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed when staff left used linens, towels and resident personal clothing on the floor for 2 of 2 residents (R7 and R14). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF558Jan 8, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to provide appropriate table height in the dining room for 1 of 2 residents (R33), reviewed for accommodation of needs. Findings include:R33's quarterly minimum data set (MDS) dated [DATE], indicated R33 was cognitively intact, required assistance of one with activities of daily living (ADLs), was independent with eating after staff sets up meal. Diagnoses included hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body) hemiplegia (loss of movement on one side), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), weakness and chronic pain syndrome, severe kyphosis (excessive forward rounding/hunching of upper back).R33's care plan, last review date 10/21/25, indicated R33 required set up and supervision for eating due to hemiparesis with… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF644Dec 6, 2024

  Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a level II preadmission screening and resident review (PASARR) was completed for 1 of 1 residents (R35) residents reviewed with a diagnosis of Mild intellectual Disability. Findings include: R35's Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE]; indicated R35 had diagnosis of anxiety disorder. In review of R35's History and Physical, dated [DATE], diagnoses also included obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and Adjustment disorder with anxious mood. R35's admitted was [DATE]. In review of R35' level I PASARR was completed on [DATE] prior to admission and indicated a PASARR level II was required before R35 admitted to a nursing facility. Form also indicated the presence of a developmental disability. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Dec 6, 2024

  Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive, person-centered care plan was developed, accurate, and revised to assure assessed care needs were implemented for 1 of 2 residents (R35) reviewed for care planning. Findings include: R35's Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS), 11/05/2024; indicated R35 had diagnoses including anxiety disorder. In review of R35's History and Physical, dated 10/27/23, additional diagnoses included obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and Adjustment disorder with anxious mood. In review of R35' level I PASARR was completed on 10/30/23 prior to admission and indicated a PASARR level II was required before R35 admitted to a nursing facility, indicated the presence of a developmental disability. […]