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 September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Its staffing rating is lower at 2 out of 5 stars, with reported nurse staffing of 3.55 hours per resident per day below the federal benchmark of 4.1; it had 0 fines in the last 24 months and a 4-star health inspection rating.
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 home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure a resident could get needed vision and hearing services. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 685 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
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
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 · 3.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 191.3 residents on an average day (96% of 200 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 44 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.