Garden Gate Health Care FacilityCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 2365 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
- CCN
- 335634
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 184
- Chain
- The McGuire Group
- Residents per day
- 177
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Garden Gate Health Care Facility an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 Mar 2025. The latest survey cycle has 9 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New York is 7. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Erie County median | New York median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 33 homes in the county, 593 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | New York median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 19 Mar 2025 | 9 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 18 Oct 2023 | 5 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 7 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 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. | B | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 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 | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 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 | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 18 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 18 Oct 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 7 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | B | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 2022 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 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 | 28 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2022 |
| 11 Feb 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | New York median | New York average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.70 | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.27 | 0.76 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.04 | 2.15 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.16 | 3.10 | 3.18 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 52.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, New York median
- 38.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 33.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.9% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.3% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.5% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Garden Gate Health Care Facility LLC
- Chain
- The McGuire Group (6 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestra Spv1 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Vestra Spv2 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 23 Dec 2020 |
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Other homes in Erie County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderwood at Cheektowaga | Cheektowaga | 1 of 5 | 23 | $0 | 23 Apr 2026 | |
| Seneca Health Care Center | West Seneca | 3 of 5 | 5 | $9,110 | 8 Nov 2024 | |
| Elderwood at Lancaster | Lancaster | 3 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 22 Nov 2024 | |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C | Buffalo | 2 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 9 Dec 2025 | |
| Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility | Lackawanna | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 24 Jul 2025 | |
| Terrace View Long Term Care Facility | Buffalo | 3 of 5 | 7 | $30,843 | 26 Aug 2024 | |
| Williamsville Suburban, L L C | Williamsville | 1 of 5 | 18 | $43,973 | 28 Oct 2024 | |
| Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Buffalo | 2 of 5 | 20 | $270,666 | 10 Oct 2025 | |
| Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility | Buffalo | 2 of 5 | 13 | $129,149 | 16 Sep 2024 | |
| St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center | Buffalo | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 13 Feb 2026 | |
| Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center At | Williamsville | 1 of 5 | 18 | $37,138 | 6 Dec 2024 | |
| Greenfield Health & Rehab Center | Lancaster | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 8 Aug 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Garden Gate Health Care Facility (CCN 335634). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/garden-gate-health-care-facility-cheektowaga-ny-335634/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Garden Gate Health Care Facility last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 19 Mar 2025. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 9 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 18 Oct 2023.
- Who operates Garden Gate Health Care Facility?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain The McGuire Group. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Garden Gate Health Care Facility a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in New York as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.