Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility is a 135-bed senior community managed by KR Management LLC and operated by Retirement Three LLC. The property provides standard residential support and specialized memory care alongside an all-day restaurant dining structure available from morning to evening. Amenities include a pet-friendly policy, group yoga, fitness sessions, crafts, and music programs. Staff members accommodate a wide range of communication styles by supporting English, French, Hebrew, Spanish, and Sign Language, and the community accepts insurance, HMOs, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs benefits.
State health department archives tracking 18 separate regulatory visits since May 2015 record an exceptional compliance timeline for this property. Across more than a decade of oversight, state teams have documented a low cumulative history of only 18 minor line-item notes, which results in an annual average of 1.6 citations. Because the majority of these standard reviews came back entirely clear on the initial pass, the home carries a high long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for flawless reviews. The provider’s enforcement file reflects a stable operating history with no severe penalties, capped by a single $500 reporting fine issued back in 2018.
Prospective residents looking for a large-scale care community with an established operational framework can use these government records to verify the manager’s history. Since the public data underscores an overall low citation frequency and near-flawless state evaluations across a ten-year cycle, the documents demonstrate highly consistent administrative oversight. Planning an on-site walkthrough is a practical next step to check out the dining areas firsthand, observe the daily group activities, and speak directly with the team about care logistics.
135-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceAugust 18, 2025
ExpirationAugust 17, 2027
CountySumter
License Number12670
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility is legally operated by Retirement Three LLC, and administered 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, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Restaurant-Style Dining
Pet-Friendly Environment
Specific ProgramsLife Enrichment
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
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
11 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection score: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 11 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)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-
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.
3 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (45% below)
• Citations per year (47% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Total citations (45% below)
• Citations per year (47% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% 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 Rank #254 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 254th out of 907 homes in Florida for Total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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 Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 907 homes in Florida for Citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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 had 31% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (18 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- Most recent inspection on January 8, 2025, found no deficiencies and no complaints substantiated.
- Annual inspections in December 2023 and August 2021 also reported no deficiencies or complaints.
- Complaint investigations from 2015 through 2022 consistently found no deficiencies or substantiated complaints.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Places of interest near Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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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?
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility is legally operated by Retirement Three LLC, and administered by Stanley H. Sternefeld.
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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