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Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing
1014 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
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.
Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Buffalo, New York, certified for 200 beds and caring for about 187 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (17, 9, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $140K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 60.2%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Erie Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 36 | 14 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.2% | 50.5% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $139,721 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (33 in the county, 593 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: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Jun 2025, 7 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 H ×1 D ×19 E ×10 F ×1 B ×1 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Nov 2025 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | H | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0584 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0690 | 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 | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0693 | 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 | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | C | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0690 | 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 | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0693 | 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 | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2025 | Fine | $36,478 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Fine | $103,243 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.2%, RNs 80.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.2% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.5% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.6% | 12.4% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Delaware Operations Assoc Llc. Chain: Centers Health Care (36 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Erie County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn View Health Care Facility L L C | Hamburg | 230 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3.0 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Beechwood Health Care Center, Inc. | Getzville | 272 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2.9 | — | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Eden Rehabilitation Nursing Center | Eden | 40 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15.0 | — | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Father Baker Manor | Orchard Park | 160 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5.0 | $22K | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Fox Run At Orchard Park | Orchard Park | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.3 | — | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Harris Hill Nursing Facility, L L C | Williamsville | 192 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 7.3 | — | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Mcauley Residence | Kenmore | 160 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5.0 | — | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility | Lackawanna | 84 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.8 | — | 24 Jul 2025 |
All 33 facilities in Erie County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing been cited for?
36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $140K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing?
It is part of the Centers Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Jun 2025.
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.