The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
Northgate Health Care Facility
Registered name: North Gate Health Care Facility
North Tonawanda, NY · Medicare-certified · 200 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Northgate Health Care Facility has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a strong health inspection rating of 4 stars but a low staffing rating of 2 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 3.55 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5534 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5534.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.36
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.29
- Nurse aides
- 1.90
- Weekend nursing
- 2.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 64%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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
16.7%17.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%3.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.1%8.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%2.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.1%3.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.9%9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.7%6.6%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.3%13.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.5%1.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.6%7.7%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.8%3.7%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
—98%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%95.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—79.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.9%92.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
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 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE MCGUIRE GROUP · 6 homes · 3.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 191.3 residents on an average day (96% of 200 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 44 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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.