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Park View Health Care Center
200 Park Lane, Buffalo, MN 55313
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Park View Health Care Center, in Buffalo, Minnesota, is certified for 92 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Cassia chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 2 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 1, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 2.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 32.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wright Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 2 | 11 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 2.2 | 26.9 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.0% | 44.2% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 31 Mar 2026, 9 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.0%, RNs 24.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.0% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.0% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.3% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Park View Care Center. Chain: Cassia (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Care Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/13/1999 |
| Cassia | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Wright County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annandale Care Center Inc | Annandale | 42 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11.9 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Cokato Manor | Cokato | 56 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 32.1 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake | Howard Lake | 32 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 34.4 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, Inc. | Buffalo | 56 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16.1 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| The Estates At Delano LLC | Delano | 39 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 48.7 | $12K | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Cura of Monticello | Monticello | 67 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 26.9 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Wright County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Park View Health Care Center been cited for?
2 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Park View Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Park View Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Park View Health Care Center?
It is part of the Cassia chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Elim Care Inc and Cassia. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Park View Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Jan 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.