Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C

Name: Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C
Address: 300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14220, US
Telephone: 7165665252

300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 · Erie County · 120 certified beds · avg 113 residents/day · certified since Aug 1, 1983

Part of chain: SAPPHIRE CARE GROUP (8 facilities, chain avg rating 2.6★)

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.56

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5

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.

All citations in the current public record (22)

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
Apr 30, 2026	D · Potential for 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
Dec 9, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care.
Dec 9, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Dec 9, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Dec 9, 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.
Dec 9, 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.
Dec 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Dec 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time.
Dec 9, 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.
Dec 9, 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.
Dec 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Jan 27, 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. · from a complaint
Jan 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · from a complaint
Jan 27, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives. · from a complaint
Apr 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time.
Apr 26, 2024	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards.
Jan 30, 2023	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.
Jan 30, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Jan 30, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them.
Jan 30, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Jan 30, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Jan 30, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 10).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	6	E
2024	2	D
2025	13	F
2026	1	D

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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

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)	3.56	3.58	3.95	top 42% in New York; bottom 40% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.50	0.68	0.69	bottom 36% in New York; bottom 38% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.15	3.13	3.50	top 40% in New York; bottom 39% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.28	0.48	0.48	bottom 35% in New York; bottom 28% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	43.4	40.3	45.8	bottom 40% in New York; top 46% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	42.9	39.8	42.9	bottom 40% in New York; bottom 49% 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 3.44, RN 0.48, weekend 3.04. 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: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Individual

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Abramczyk, Solomon	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	16%	11/09/2015
Landa, Judy	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	32%	11/09/2015
Platschek, Richard	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	32%	11/09/2015
Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	100%	11/09/2015
Schuck, Robert	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	16%	11/09/2015
Platschek, Richard	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/09/2015
Steinberg, Moshe	Individual	Limited Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	11/09/2015

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"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?"
"If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
"What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
"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)

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Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility	0.6 mi	Lackawanna, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Seneca Health Care Center	1.6 mi	West Seneca, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Garden Gate Health Care Facility	4.2 mi	Cheektowaga, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Elderwood at Cheektowaga	5.2 mi	Cheektowaga, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility	5.4 mi	Buffalo, NY	★★☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing	5.6 mi	Buffalo, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
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Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing	6.2 mi	Buffalo, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	6.4 mi	Buffalo, NY	★★☆☆☆	1/5	abuseSFF
Elderwood at Hamburg	6.5 mi	Hamburg, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin	6.5 mi	Buffalo, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335663.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C

300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 · 7165665252

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "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?"
☐ "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
☐ "What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
☐ "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?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 335663 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)