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North Gate Health Care Facility
7264 Nash Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
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 200 beds, North Gate Health Care Facility serves North Tonawanda in Niagara County, New York and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1982.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 6, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 6.0 per 100 beds, fewer 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 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 63.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Niagara Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 13 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.0 | 13.3 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.8% | 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: 13 May 2026, 13 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 30 May 2024 | 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 | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Mar 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 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | 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 | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 17 May 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 | 11 Jul 2022 |
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 63.8%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 10.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.5% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.3% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.2% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: North Gate Health Care Facility Llc. Chain: The Mcguire Group (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestra Spv1 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 12/23/2020 |
| Vestra Spv2 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 12/23/2020 |
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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 |
| 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 |
| Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Niagara Falls | 160 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 14.4 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Niagara County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has North Gate Health Care Facility been cited for?
12 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 North Gate Health Care Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at North Gate Health Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates North Gate Health Care Facility?
It is part of the The Mcguire Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Vestra Spv1 LLC and Vestra Spv2 LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was North Gate Health Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 May 2026.
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.