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Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
822 Cedar Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
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.
Certified for 160 beds, Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center serves Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 7, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), below the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 32.7%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Niagara Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 13 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.4 | 13.3 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.7% | 53.6% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 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: 15 Jul 2024, 16 Jun 2022.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×8 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Mar 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | 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 | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2022 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | 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 | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2020 |
| 28 Feb 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.7%, RNs 25.0%; 0 administrators 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 | 8.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.3% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.1% | 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. CMS groups this facility with 7 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: Amerifalls, Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Investors, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 40% | 06/19/2012 |
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 Niagara County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence | Lewiston | 250 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3.6 | — | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Elderwood At Lockport | Lockport | 126 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 7.9 | $94K | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center | Lockport | 82 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 14.6 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
| North Gate Health Care Facility | North Tonawanda | 200 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility | North Tonawanda | 80 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 12.5 | — | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Schoellkopf Health Center | Niagara Falls | 120 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 15.8 | — | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Elderwood At Wheatfield | Niagara Falls | 123 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10.6 | — | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Newfane Rehab & Health Care Center | Newfane | 165 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 13.3 | — | 5 Jun 2025 |
All 10 facilities in Niagara County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Niagara Investors, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Jul 2024.
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.