F

Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

64 HAGER STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14208
Score: 8 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 8/100, Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center ranks in the bottom tier of New York nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.12 total nurse hours per resident per day, Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 40 deficiencies at Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.12 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.37 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.70 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.05 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.84 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

40
Total Deficiencies
Oct 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 37 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity L
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Oct 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity F
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Oct 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Oct 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0835 Severity F
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    Oct 9, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0841 Severity F
    Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the fa
    Oct 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.1% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 8.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $375,976

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 8 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
173
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15