Independent Living and Assisted Living and Memory Care
Havenwood of Buffalo
150 Division Street East, Buffalo, MN 55313 · Map
Licensed for 110 residents · HAVENWOOD OF BUFFALO
Havenwood of Buffalo is a state-licensed independent living, assisted living, memory care community in Buffalo, Minnesota. It is licensed for 110 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
Prices
Starting prices the community publishes, with the date we checked each one and a link to where it is published. Care charges are usually added after an assessment.
| Care | Starting at | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Living | $3,695 /mo | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Assisted Living | $4,095 /mo | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Memory Care | $8,095 /mo | Oct 12, 2026 |
Area costs
Lilisity’s independent report
What the public record shows
Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.
License
Active, 110 residents
Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care 423801, current license dated Feb 17, 2026. Licensee HAVENWOOD OF BUFFALO.
Nearest emergency room
10.0 miles
Centracare Health - Monticello.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havenwood of Buffalo this community | 110 | $4,095/mo | Active | 0 substantiated | |
| Glenn Buffalo | 0.1 mi | 70 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Lake Ridge Assisted Living | 0.3 mi | 29 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Park View Assisted Living | 0.5 mi | 52 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Glenn Buffalo Mc | 0.8 mi | 48 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
State inspection record0 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- August 8, 2025
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 0 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 0 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (August 8, 2025, state report M0YL11)
MDH: “On August 4, 2025, through August 6, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider and the following correction orders are issued.”
Survey completed August 8, 2025: 4 correction orders
- Tag 485: 144G.41 Subdivision 1.a (a) Minimum requirements; required food services Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not require any resident to include and pay for meals as a part of their assisted living contract.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not require any resident to include and pay for meals as a part of their assisted living contract. This had the potential to affect all residents. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must offer to provide or make available at least three nutritious meals daily with snacks available seven days per week, according to the recommended dietary allowances in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) [...]”
- Tag 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days · fine: $500.00 assessed
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules chapter 7511.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to comply with Minnesota State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules chapter 7511. This deficient condition had the ability to affect all staff and residents. [...]”
Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and:”
- Tag 1290: 144G.60 Subdivision 1 Background studies required Level 3, widespread scope, scope/level letter I · fine: $1,000.00 assessed
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure a background study (BGS) was submitted and a clearance received in affiliation with the assisted living with dementia care licensee's current health facility identification (HFID) for one of 97 employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F,).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure a background study (BGS) was submitted and a clearance received in affiliation with the assisted living with dementia care licensee's current health facility identification (HFID) for one of 97 employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F,). This had the potential to affect all residents living within the facility. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Employees, contractors, and regularly scheduled volunteers of the facility are subject to the background study required by section 144.057 and may be disqualified under chapter 245C. [...]”
- Tag 100: 144G.10 Subdivision 1 License required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) Days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to obtain accurate licensure when they applied for licensure for an assisted living facility, despite sharing one roof with adjoining therapy gym facility, without having evidence of an approved two-hour fire barrier wall.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to obtain accurate licensure when they applied for licensure for an assisted living facility, despite sharing one roof with adjoining therapy gym facility, without having evidence of an approved two-hour fire barrier wall. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a)(1) Beginning August 1, 2021, no assisted living facility may operate in Minnesota unless it is licensed under this chapter. [...]”
Food and beverage inspection (included in this report): No orders were issued for this inspection report.
Fines assessed by MDH
- Tag 775 (144g.45 Subd. 2. (a) - Fire Protection And Physical Environment): $500.00
- Tag 1290 (144g.60 Subdivision 1 - Background Studies Required): $1,000.00
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $1,500.00.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- April 12, 2023: report QZ8P11 · 2 correction orders
Details
Survey completed April 12, 2023: 2 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the [...]”
Rule cited: “(13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (B) food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626; and”
- Tag 1760: 144G.71 Subd. 8 Documentation of administration of medication Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered or per manufacturer's instructions for two of six residents (R5, R6).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered or per manufacturer's instructions for two of six residents (R5, R6). [...]”
Rule cited: “Each medication administered by the assisted living facility staff must be documented in the resident's record. The documentation must include the signature and title of the person who administered the medication. [...]”
From MDH’s letter: no immediate fines.
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
What the levels and scopes mean (MDH’s words)
Level 1: “a violation that has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on the resident and does not affect health or safety”
Level 2: “a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death”
Level 3: “a violation that harmed a resident's health or safety, not including serious injury, impairment, or death, or a violation that has the potential to lead to serious injury, impairment, or death”
Isolated scope: “when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred only occasionally”
Pattern scope: “when more than a limited number of residents are affected, more than a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred repeatedly; but is not found to be pervasive”
Widespread scope: “when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents”
Summaries are ours and are marked “Summary”; quoted text is MDH’s own, shortened where marked [...]. Read the full reports at the links above or search every report on MDH’s site.
What these terms mean
MDH: “An evaluation is a process regulated by the division to ensure licensees comply with the laws, rules, and certifications for the type of care and services authorized under their license/certification.”
“An investigation may occur when the division is notified that care and services are not being provided by licensees as required by law. This may include allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial misuse.”
For maltreatment, Minnesota law defines substantiated as “a preponderance of the evidence shows that an act that meets the definition of maltreatment occurred” and inconclusive as “less than a preponderance of evidence to show that maltreatment did or did not occur” (Minn. Stat. 626.5572).
Correction orders, as MDH explains on each state form: “Tag numbers have been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities.” “The letter in the left column is used for tracking purposes and reflects the scope and level issued pursuant to 144G.31 subd. 1, 2, and 3.” MDH adds that there is no requirement to submit a plan of correction for violations of Minnesota state statutes.
MDH keeps investigation results for seven years when allegations are substantiated, four years when inconclusive, and three years when unsubstantiated, so the counts cover different periods. This community is licensed for 110 residents; larger communities are evaluated and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, data as of September 28, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee HAVENWOOD OF BUFFALO
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care
- License number
- 423801
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2026-02-17
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- Licensee
- HAVENWOOD OF BUFFALO
- County
- Wright County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Laura Sims
Source: Minnesota state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator/Authorized Agent name from the Minnesota licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota
- Elderly Waiver (EW), customized living services. Minnesota's Elderly Waiver, part of Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid), can pay for "customized living" services, and a provider of those services must hold an assisted living license (or meet certain exceptions). You must qualify for Medical Assistance and need a nursing-home level of care. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 10.0 mi, nursing home 0.4 mi, pharmacy 10.1 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Centracare Health - Monticello, Monticello. 10.0 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, INC., Buffalo. 0.4 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Adara Home Health Inc, Buffalo. 0.1 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 10.1 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 55313 as metropolitan (metropolitan high commuting).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fmc Dialysis - Buffalo, Buffalo, 1.5 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 5 of 5 stars)
Fresenius Kidney Care Big Lake, Big Lake, 13.9 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 5 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 21 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55313.
Triniti Hospice, office in Elk River, 17.7 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Ridgeview Hospice, office in Waconia, 23.0 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Allina Health System, Annandale. 13.2 miles away, straight line. 2 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively moderate; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively moderate. By hazard: inland flooding relatively moderate, wildfire relatively low, tornado relatively high, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake very low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The current license dates from 2026. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
- Your published starting price is a base rate. What would the total monthly cost be for my parent's needs?
- How much have prices gone up in each of the last three years?
- How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
- What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
- How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
What we checked12 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division inspection records | Sep 28, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here relatively low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | No plain statements of services found |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Havenwood of Buffalo provide?
Havenwood of Buffalo is licensed by the state of Minnesota for independent living, assisted living, memory care in Buffalo, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 110 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Havenwood of Buffalo?
No. We publish state licensing details for Havenwood of Buffalo but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Havenwood of Buffalo cost?
Assisted Living in Minnesota typically starts at $2,200 to $4,800 a month. Based on 74 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. The starting prices it publishes are in the Prices section on this page.
How do I contact Havenwood of Buffalo?
Use Havenwood of Buffalo's website, havenwoodofbuffalo.com, or visit at 150 Division Street East, Buffalo, MN 55313.
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