The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
HIGHPOINTE ON MICHIGAN HEALTH CARE FACILITY
BUFFALO, NY · Medicare-certified · 300 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNon-profit
2 of 5 overall
HIGHPOINTE ON MICHIGAN HEALTH CARE FACILITY in Buffalo has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a very low 1 out of 5 health inspection score but strong staffing at 5 out of 5; reported nurse staffing is 5.50 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also has $129,149 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.4989 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $129,149recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.4989.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.18
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.08
- Nurse aides
- 3.24
- Weekend nursing
- 4.91
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 22%
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
8.1%6.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%1.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.3%8.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%4.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.5%6.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.7%10.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.2%13.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.9%10.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%0.7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.1%33.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%0.9%Improving
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
—97.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.6%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.7%99.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — 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 September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $129,149 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $129,149 in total fines.
- $129,149
Federal fine
Sep 16, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 257.6 residents on an average day (86% of 300 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 24 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.