300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 · Erie County · (716) 566-5252
120 certified beds, about 113 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1983
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335663 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 9, 2025, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 22 health citations since January 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.44 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.48 of those hours.
43.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
CMS links it to Sapphire Care Group, an affiliated group of 8 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 22 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during an Abbreviated survey (complaint #2717679), the facility failed to keep the resident's environment free from accidents. Specifically, one (1) (Resident #1) of three (3) residents reviewed for accidents was transferred via mechanical lift by Certified Nurse Aide #1, without assistance of another staff member, and the resident fell out of the sling sustaining a laceration on their leg.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during complaint investigations (NY00353449/786213) conducted during a Standard survey completed on 12/09/2025, the facility did not ensure sufficient staff to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Specifically, the facility did not have sufficient nurse staffing on a 24-hour basis to adequately care for residents' needs. This involves Residents #2, #4, #7, #22, #41, #55, #67, #72, #77, #82.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Standard and Complaint (#2655733) survey completed on 12/09/2025, the facility did not provide food and drink that was palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature for three (Green Unit, Yellow Unit, and Blue Unit) of three test trays. Specifically, food and beverages during meals were served at suboptimal temperatures and were not palatable. Residents #4, #7, #12, #41, #81, #82, #88, #92, #106 and #136 were involved.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed on 12/09/2025, the facility did not store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This affected one (1) of one (1) Main Kitchen and one (1) (Green Unit) of three (3) Nourishment Rooms. Specifically, the Main Kitchen had issues with opened undated, outdated, and/ or unlabeled foods. [NAME] restraints were not being worn during food preparation. There was a water leak from plumbing in the dishwash area and the window air conditioning unit in the food preparation area was dust laden. In addition, a Nourishment Room refrigerator contained undated and/ or unlabeled food.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review conducted during a complaint investigation (Complaint #'s 786244 and 2655733) during the Standard survey completed on 12/09/2025, the facility did not ensure that there were housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior for three (3) (Yellow, Blue and Green) of three (3) resident units. Specifically, there were stained privacy curtains in resident rooms (first floor-Yellow unit); dirty shower room floors/walls, ceiling tiles in disrepair, and a toilet seat in disrepair (first floor-Blue unit); oxygen (02) concentrator filters covered with thick grey dust, hair in shower drain, personal resident items in shared bathroom and shower room; ripped and stained mattress; lack of paper towels for staff and resident use, and malodorous odors in resident areas (second floor-Green unit). [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed on 12/09/2025, the facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment, to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for three (3) (Residents #4, #19, and #41 ) of three (3) residents reviewed for infection control. Specifically, during a wound care observation, Resident #4's soiled brief and soiled wound dressing were placed directly on the floor without a barrier; staff did not wear personal protective equipment including gowns during wound care, personal care, and transferring of Resident #41, who was on enhanced barrier precautions; [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Standard survey completed on 12/09/2025, the facility did not ensure a resident was assessed by the interdisciplinary team to determine a resident's ability to safely administer their own medications if clinically appropriate for one (1) (Resident #77) of one (1) resident reviewed for medication self-administration. Specifically, Resident #77 was observed with medications in their room, and they self-administered the medications without being evaluated as to whether they could safely do so. The finding is:The policy titled Self-Administration of Medications dated 12/01/2017 documented residents have the right to self-administer medications if the interdisciplinary team has determined that it is clinically appropriate and safe for the resident to do so. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Standard survey completed on 12/09/2025, the facility did not ensure that the resident can make choices about aspects of his or her life that is important to them. Specifically, two (Residents #82 and Resident #7) of four (4) residents reviewed for choices had issues with not receiving a shower per their preference (Resident #82) and the facility did not honor the resident's preference to get out of bed before breakfast (Resident #7).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review conducted during a Standard survey completed on 12/09/2025, the facility did not ensure that a resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives the necessary services to maintain good grooming for two (2) (Residents #44 and Resident #5) of two (2) residents reviewed for nail care. Specifically, Resident #44 had long fingernails on their right hand, and Resident #5 had long fingernails with brown debris underneath.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Complaint investigation (Complaint #2609916) during the Recertification Survey completed on 12/09/2025, the facility did not ensure that all residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for two (2) (Resident #8 and #145) of five (5) residents reviewed. Specifically, there was a delay in obtaining an order for pain management and an x-ray for a resident who sustained a fall and subsequently had a clavicle fracture (break in the S-shaped bone connecting your shoulder blade (scapula) to your breastbone (sternum) (#145). Additionally, there was no assessment or treatment initiated to a skin tear on Resident #8's right forearm.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review conducted during a Standard survey completed on 12/09/2025, the facility did not ensure residents with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services consistent with professional standards of practice to promote healing and prevent new ulcers from developing for one (1) (Resident #4) of four (4) residents reviewed. Specifically, the Physician Wound Consultant recommendation dated 10/31/2025 for an air mattress (a mattress that provides air flow to relieve pressure) was not implemented, and Resident #4 developed a new pressure ulcer. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review conducted during a Complaint (#NY00350496) investigation the facility did not ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for one (Resident #7) of three residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident #7 did not receive Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid medication used to treat thyroid conditions) as ordered and there was a lack of physician notification. The finding is: The policy titled Administering Medications/Treatments dated 12/1/17 documented medications shall be administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed; [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Complaint investigation (#NY00341704 and #NY00350496) completed on 1/27/25, the facility menus and nutritional adequacy did not meet the nutritional needs of residents in accordance with established national guidelines and be reviewed by the facility's dietitian or other clinically qualified nutrition professional for nutritional adequacy. Specifically, two (lunch and dinner) of two meal entrees observed revealed proper amount of protein was not being provided to meet adequate nutritional needs of the residents. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Complaint investigation (#NY00341704 and #NY00350496) completed on 1/27/25, the facility did not ensure each resident received food that accommodated their allergies, intolerances, and preferences for three (Resident #1,2 and 7) of three residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident #7 was ordered a no added salt renal, gluten free diet and was not being provided gluten free products and food preference choices. Resident #1 and Resident #2 did not receive their food preference choices.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Standard survey completed on 4/26/24, the facility did not allow residents to choose activities, schedules, and health care consistent with his or her interests, assessments, and plan of care for one (Residents #61) of 2 residents reviewed for resident choices. Specifically, Resident #61 was given a bed bath instead of a shower as planned and per their stated preference. The finding is: The policy and procedure titled Quality of Life- Accommodation of Needs, dated 9/1/17, documented the resident's individual needs and preferences shall be accommodated to the extent possible, except when the health and safety of the individual or other residents would be endangered. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review during the Standard survey completed on 4/26/24, the facility did not operate and provide services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes. Specifically, the facility was not in compliance with Section 915 of the 2020 Fire Code of New York State, which requires carbon monoxide detection in buildings with fuel-burning appliances and on-going preventative maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors. This affected two (First Floor, Second Floor) of two resident use floors and the Basement. The finding is: The policy and procedure titled Carbon Monoxide Detectors, effective 5/2019, documented carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed, tested and cleaned as per manufacturer's recommendations. Additionally, carbon monoxide detectors are to be vacuumed once monthly to remove any accumulated dust. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed on 1/30/23, the facility did not maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility was free from insects. Specifically, one (Blue Unit) of three units' and one Main dining room multiple black flies were observed. Residents #1, #42, #50, #52, #53, #57, #74, #83, and #88 involved.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview conducted during a Complaint investigation (Complaint # NY00304636) during the Standard survey completed on 1/30/23, the facility did not ensure that a resident with pressure ulcers receives necessary treatment and services consistent with professional standards of practice to promote healing for one (Resident #100) of four residents reviewed. Specifically, there were lack of pressure ulcer assessments and ongoing monitoring from a qualified individual for a resident with ankle and Achilles' pressure ulcers to include stage, location, measurements. In addition, the Minimum Data Set (MDS - resident assessment tool), did not reflect pressure ulcers and the comprehensive care plan was not revised to include the use of an air mattress. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed on 1/30/23, the facility did not ensure parenteral fluids were administered consistent with professional standards of practice and in accordance with the physician's orders, and the comprehensive person-centered care plan for one (Resident #20) of one resident reviewed. Specifically, there was lack of assessment and dressing changes of a PICC line catheter (peripherally inserted central catheter - a catheter that is inserted through a vein and advanced until the tip enters the central venous system) and flushes were not administered as ordered. Additionally, inaccurate documenting of IV (intravenous) therapy/care/treatment. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the Standard survey completed on 1/30/2023 the facility did not ensure that residents who require dialysis, received services consistent with professional standards of practice. Specifically, one (Resident #42) of one resident reviewed for dialysis had an issue involving the lack of the AVF (arteriovenous fistula) access site (a tube or device surgically implanted to create an artificial connection between an artery and a vein) pressure dressing not being removed. The finding is: Review of the facility policy and procedure (P&P) titled Dialysis dated1/19/2019, documented the facility has established standards of care for the dialysis resident. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview conducted during a Standard survey completed 1/30/23, the facility did not provide food and drink that was palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Specifically, two (Unit Blue and Unit Yellow) of three resident units and the Main Dining Room (MDR) reviewed for food temperatures during meals had issues involving food items that were not palatable and at safe and appetizing temperatures. Residents' #1, #84, #42 and #18 were involved.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a Standard survey started 1/23/23 and completed 1/30/23, the facility did not prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. One of one main kitchen had issues with safe food handling. Specifically, the [NAME] did not change their gloves or wash their hands in accordance with professional standards, touched multiple surfaces, and did not use appropriated utensils to serve food.
10 fire safety citations on file: 5 on December 9, 2025, 2 on April 26, 2024, 3 on January 30, 2023.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.44 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.48 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.04 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.86 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 43.4% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.71 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.60 on weekdays and 3.04 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.41 in April to June 2025 to 3.44 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.44 | 0.48 | 3.60 | 3.04 | 7.8% | 0 of 90 | 113 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.40 | 0.52 | 3.55 | 3.01 | 6.6% | 0 of 92 | 117 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.37 | 0.57 | 3.59 | 2.81 | 4.6% | 0 of 92 | 115 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.41 | 0.60 | 3.62 | 2.86 | 4.2% | 0 of 91 | 114 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New York, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.68 | 3.72 | 3.13 | 9.8% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $23.36 | $21.04 to $24.99 | 87,990 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $32.30 | $29.52 to $37.00 | 39,400 |
| Registered nurses | $52.62 | $45.60 to $62.34 | 205,810 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.7 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.9 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.1 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.9 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.8 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (40.5% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
40.5% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · New York: 101 better, 157 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 90 eligible stays.
9.3% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · New York: 12 better, 5 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 99 eligible stays.
8.6% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · New York: 7 better, 21 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 66 eligible stays.
75.0% this home
Median of homes: New York60.6% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 96 residents counted.
1.5% this home
Median of homes: New York0.6% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 133 residents counted.
3.4% this home
Median of homes: New York2.0% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 133 residents counted.
82.2% this home
Median of homes: New York98.5% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 45 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF SOUTHTOWNS LLC. CMS links this home to Sapphire Care Group, a group of 8 nursing homes averaging 2.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abramczyk, Solomon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 16% | 11/09/2015 |
| Landa, Judy | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 32% | 11/09/2015 |
| Platschek, Richard | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 32% | 11/09/2015 |
| Schuck, Robert | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 16% | 11/09/2015 |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 11/09/2015 |
| Platschek, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/09/2015 | |
| Steinberg, Moshe | Limited partnership interest | Individual | 11/09/2015 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
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