Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility
Assisted Living · Florida, FL
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility
Assisted Living · Florida, FL
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Buffalo Crossings is an assisted living facility located in The Villages, Florida. It offers personalized care and a vibrant community atmosphere where residents can enjoy a variety of activities and dining options. The facility emphasizes independence while providing support tailored to individual needs.
135-bed community Rank #196 / 1065Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th out of 1065 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
11 years in operation Rank #28 / 92Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 92 homes in Florida. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Florida SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #1454 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1454th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 18, 2025
ExpirationAugust 17, 2027
CountySumter
License Number12670
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility is legally operated by Retirement Three Llc, and administrated by Stanley H. Sternefeld.
Management CompanyKR MANAGEMENT LLC
Owner NameRetirement Three LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit
Private
135 units
Total beds
135 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
French
Hebrew
Sign Language
Spanish
ContactPatricia Holloway
Restaurant-Style Dining
Pet-Friendly Environment
Specific ProgramsLife Enrichment, Schedule a Visit, Blogs & News, Career Opportunities
Food DescriptionDining should be enjoyable and convenient. That’s why our all-day dining program lets residents enjoy chef-prepared meals from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.—whenever it fits their schedule.
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Since 2015 · 11 years of data
18 citations
18 inspections
1 fine
$500 fined
Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
0vs 3 avg↓ 100% fewer than FL avg
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1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$500vs $11.6k↓ 96% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 11 years (since 2015).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2015 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (45% below)
• Citations per year (47% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Total inspections (31% below)
• Total citations (45% below)
• Citations per year (47% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Total inspections (31% below)
Latest Inspection
January 8, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 18 | 33 | This facility has 45% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 45% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2015.
| 1.6 | 3 | This facility has 47% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 3).↓ 47% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 18 | 26 | This facility has 31% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 31% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility was last inspected on January 8, 2025. This inspection reported no deficiencies, marking a positive outcome for the facility. During the reporting period from May 12, 2015 to January 8, 2025, Buffalo Crossings underwent a total of 15 inspections, with all but one citing deficiencies. A closer look at these inspections reveals that nine were complaint-driven, four were standard inspections, and one was an initial licensure inspection or unknown type. Fortunately, no common themes emerged from the deficiency findings. As the latest inspection reported no issues, it appears that Buffalo Crossings has successfully addressed any previous concerns, resulting in a clean bill of health for the facility at this time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsActivities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
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1.5 miles from city center
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Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility is located in THE VILLAGES, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility
What languages are spoken at Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility?
The team at Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility speaks English, French, Hebrew, Sign Language, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility?
The legal owner and operator of Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility is Retirement Three Llc.
What is the license number of Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility?
According to FL state health department records, Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility's license number is 12670.
When does Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility's license expires on August 17, 2027.
What payment types does Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility accept?
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and VA.
Does Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility is registered as a for-profit in FL.
Who is the administrator of Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility?
Stanley H. Sternefeld is the administrator of Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility.
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