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BUFFALO CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING

1014 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209
Score: 14 / 100

With a score of 14/100, Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing 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.

Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing provides above-average staffing with 4.25 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 37 deficiencies at Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.25 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.41 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.02 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.81 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.44 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.20 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
Nov 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 34 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Nov 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0573 Severity D
    Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
    Nov 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Nov 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Nov 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 5.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.3% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $170,403

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 14 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: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 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 - Corporation
Certified Beds
200
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23