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40/100Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BUFFALO, New York)
1014 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, New York 14209
Phone: 7168836782
CMS Overall:1/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
200
Avg Residents/Day
186.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Erie
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes
CMS Star Ratings
Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality2/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | New York Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.61 | 0.73 | -0.12 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 4.16 | 3.69 | +0.47 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 2.9/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 61.7% | 40.3% | - |
Health Citation History
36 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-11-12 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-11-12 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-12 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-11-12 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-01 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | H – Actual Harm |
| 2025-07-01 | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-01 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-01 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-11 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-11 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-18 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-18 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-18 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-18 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-18 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-18 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-18 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-18 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-18 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-10-18 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
23 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-17 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-06-17 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$139,721
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Fine | $36,478 | - |
| 2025-06-17 | Fine | $103,243 | - |
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