Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
1014 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 · Erie County · 200 certified beds · avg 187 residents/day · certified since Apr 8, 1980
Abuse citation flag (CMS)
Part of chain: CENTERS HEALTH CARE (36 facilities, chain avg rating 2.2★)
The abuse flag means inspectors cited this facility for abuse that caused harm to a resident within the past year, or potential for harm in each of the last two years. Source: CMS.
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Nov 12, 2025 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Dec 29, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Nov 12, 2025 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Dec 29, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, repeated · Jul 1, 2025 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (H): Multiple residents were actually harmed by the same failure — a pattern of real harm, not an isolated incident.
Corrected: Aug 27, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (36)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Nov 12, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Nov 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not let a resident or their legal representative see or buy copies of the resident's own records. · from a complaint |
| Nov 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint |
| Nov 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ▲ H · Actual harm, repeated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Jul 1, 2025 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents. · from a complaint |
| Jul 1, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint |
| Jul 1, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint |
| Jun 17, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint |
| Jun 17, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. · from a complaint |
| Jun 17, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint |
| Jun 17, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not run an ongoing quality assurance committee that reviews care problems and creates plans to fix them. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | C · Minimal risk, facility-wide | The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | C · Minimal risk, facility-wide | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint |
| Apr 11, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint |
| May 7, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| May 7, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. |
| May 7, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not perform required COVID-19 testing on residents and staff. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 12).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 23 | 3 | H ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
2 fines totaling $139,721.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Fine | $36,478 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Fine | $103,243 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.30 | 3.58 | 3.95 | top 17% in New York; top 29% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.53 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 43% in New York; bottom 43% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.84 | 3.13 | 3.50 | top 14% in New York; top 28% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.29 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 37% in New York; bottom 31% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 60.2 | 40.3 | 45.8 | bottom 11% in New York; bottom 16% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 80.0 | 39.8 | 42.9 | bottom 3% in New York; bottom 6% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.22, RN 0.52, weekend 3.77. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rozenberg, Kenneth | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 90% | 06/01/2014 |
| Sicklick, Jeffrey | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 10% | 12/17/2015 |
| Goldman, Nathan | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Hendrix, Heidi | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Lantzitsky, Aharon | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Mikac, Ryan | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| Mikac, Ryan | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| Peterson, Jo | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2025 |
| Peterson, Jo | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2025 |
| Rozenberg, Kenneth | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "If I ask for a copy of my family member's records, how quickly will I get them and what does it cost?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
- "What were the findings behind this administration citation, and what has leadership changed since?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin | 0.4 mi | Buffalo, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility | 0.8 mi | Buffalo, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 1.3 mi | Buffalo, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuseSFF |
| Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 1.5 mi | Buffalo, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center | 1.7 mi | Buffalo, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Terrace View Long Term Care Facility | 2.3 mi | Buffalo, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| McAuley Residence | 4.7 mi | Kenmore, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C | 5.2 mi | Tonawanda, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Elderwood at Amherst | 5.3 mi | Amherst, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Schofield Residence | 5.3 mi | Kenmore, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C | 6.2 mi | Buffalo, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility | 6.4 mi | Lackawanna, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335638.