The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Niagara Rehab & Nursing Center
Registered name: Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Niagara Falls, NY · Medicare-certified · 160 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Niagara Rehab & Nursing Center in Niagara Falls has a 2-out-of-5-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 2.72 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.7225 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.7225.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.39
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65
- Nurse aides
- 1.68
- Weekend nursing
- 2.41
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
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
12.5%11.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.8%2.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%7.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%10.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.4%6.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.7%10.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.8%8.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.2%2.3%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.3%0.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.8%11.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
20.2%24.6%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
—82.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.3%97.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—58.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77%53.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure nurse aides were properly trained and competent to provide safe care. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 728 — 42 CFR §483.35(e) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE SHERMAN FAMILY · 7 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 149.5 residents on an average day (93% of 160 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 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.