Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing, Buffalo, NY

The Essentials

Summary

Across 6 inspections from October 2022 to November 2025, state surveyors documented 36 findings at Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing; 36 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections: 6; 2022–2025, complaint and standard
Findings: 36; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 36; Of 36 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 2; 2 fines; payment not published

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2022	1	10	0
2023	0	0	0
2024	1	3	0
2025	4	23	3
2026	0	0	0

What the Record Shows

36 of 36 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window: 2 fines totaling $139,721, their payment not published.
4 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, June 17, 2025, recorded 12 findings (most serious: Level E).

What to Ask About

Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Three Inspections
Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Three Inspections
Pharmacy Services, Cited in Three Inspections
Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections
Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Two Inspections
Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections
Continence and Catheter Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Citation F693, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Address: 1014 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
CMS Certification Number: 335638
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 200
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Record Window: October 18, 2022 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Nov 122025
Complaint investigation
5 findings
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level GActual harmCorrected Dec 29, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Dec 29, 2025
- F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 29, 2025
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 29, 2025
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 29, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jul 12025
Complaint investigation
4 findings
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level HActual harmCorrected Aug 27, 2025
- F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 27, 2025
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 27, 2025
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 27, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jun 172025
Standard health inspection
12 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 6, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 6, 2025
- F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 6, 2025
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 6, 2025
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 6, 2025
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 6, 2025
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 6, 2025
- F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 15, 2025
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 6, 2025
- F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 15, 2025
- F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Aug 6, 2025
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Aug 6, 2025
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $103,243 imposed June 17, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 17, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $36,478 imposed November 12, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 17, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Apr 112025
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2025
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 6, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
May 72024
Standard health inspection
3 findings
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 25, 2024
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 25, 2024
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 25, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Oct 182022
Standard health inspection
10 findings
- F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Nov 16, 2022
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F609 in October 2022, July 2025 and November 2025. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222425252525F609 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F610 in April 2025, July 2025 and November 2025. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222425252525F610 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
3
Pharmacy Services, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F755 in October 2022, May 2024 and June 2025. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222425252525F755 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
4
Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F550 in April 2025 and June 2025. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222425252525F550 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
5
Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F600 in July 2025 and November 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious of these was recorded at level H (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222425252525F600 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
6
Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F684 in May 2024 and June 2025. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222425252525F684 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
7
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in May 2024 and November 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222425252525F689 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
8
Continence and Catheter Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F690 in October 2022 and June 2025. This citation covers continence care, catheter care and preventing urinary tract infections. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222425252525F690 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
9
Citation F693, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F693 in October 2022 and June 2025. The agency describes it this way: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222425252525F693 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?
Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
02
When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?
Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
03
How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?
Pharmacy Services: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
04
How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?
Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
05
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level H.
06
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
07
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.
08
How is continence care scheduled, and how do you prevent urinary infections?
Continence and Catheter Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
09
What changed after F693 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F693: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
10
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
11
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $36,478 civil money penalty was imposed November 12, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the New York state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Oct 18, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection May 7, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Apr 11, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Jun 17, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Jul 1, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Nov 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 335638
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowOctober 18, 2022 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before October 2022 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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