The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: H
Nursing home report
Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
BUFFALO, NY · Medicare-certified · 200 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in Buffalo, NY has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 2-star quality measures. It has $139,721 in fines over the last 24 months, a recent abuse citation, and reported nurse staffing of 4.32 hours per resident per day, slightly above the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.32 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $139,721recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.32.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.49
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92
- Nurse aides
- 2.92
- Weekend nursing
- 3.80
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 79%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.2%13.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%1.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.7%9.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%10.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.9%16.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.2%10.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.5%6.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.1%21.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.1%20.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.4%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%98.4%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $36,478 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $103,243 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $139,721 in total fines.
- $36,478
Federal fine
Nov 12, 2025
- $103,243
Federal fine
Jun 17, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CENTERS HEALTH CARE · 37 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 182.5 residents on an average day (91% of 200 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.