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Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C
300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 (opens Google Maps) · Erie County · (716) 566-5252· 120 certified beds · avg 113 residents/day · certified since Aug 1, 1983 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: SAPPHIRE CARE GROUP (8 facilities, chain avg rating 2.6★)
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Dec 9, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.56
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 22 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
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 F-0689
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. F-0725
The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. F-0804
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0689 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0725 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0812 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0880 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0554 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0561 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0677 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0686 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0684 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0803 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0806 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0561 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards. · F-0836 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. · F-0925 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0686 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. · F-0694 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0812 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 10).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 13
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew York averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.56
New York average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.50
New York average: 0.68
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.15
New York average: 3.13
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| 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 for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.44 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
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 |
All 7 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Sapphire Care Group — 8 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing of Ce — Flushing, NY · overall 2/5
- Sapphire Nursing and Rehab at Goshen — Goshen, NY · overall 5/5
- Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill — Newburgh, NY · overall 4/5
- Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers — Wappingers Falls, NY · overall 2/5
- South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Freeport, NY · overall 3/5
- Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing — Beacon, NY · overall 2/5
- Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C — Tonawanda, NY · overall 1/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking.
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?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 43% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 34 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Fox Run at Orchard Park | 5.8 mi | Orchard Park, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| 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 |
| Terrace View Long Term Care Facility | 6.6 mi | Buffalo, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Erie, NY — 33 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Schofield Residence — Kenmore, NY · overall 4/5
- St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center — Buffalo, NY · overall 5/5
- Williamsville Suburban, L L C — Williamsville, NY · overall 1/5
- Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at a — East Aurora, NY · overall 3/5
- Autumn View Health Care Facility L L C — Hamburg, NY · overall 5/5
- Beechwood Health Care Center, INC. — Getzville, NY · overall 5/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335663.