The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
BUFFALO, NY · Medicare-certified · 173 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Buffalo has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating; it is listed as an SFF Candidate/special focus facility, had $198,242 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.04 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0443 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $198,242special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0443.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.63
- Nurse aides
- 2.00
- Weekend nursing
- 2.80
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
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
6.6%7.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.8%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%7.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.2%5.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.5%26.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.2%21.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6.9%7.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.9%14%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.4%2.3%No change
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
—82.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.2%88.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—39.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
45.9%49.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: L
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited October 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited October 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $198,242 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $198,200 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $195,218 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $72,466 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $270,708 in total fines.
- $198,242
Federal fine
Oct 10, 2025
- $72,466
Federal fine
May 23, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE SHERMAN FAMILY · 7 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 155.4 residents on an average day (90% of 173 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 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.