Schoellkopf Health Center

Name: Schoellkopf Health Center
Address: 621 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, NY, 14302, US
Telephone: 7162784578

621 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302 · Niagara County · 120 certified beds · avg 112 residents/day · certified since Jan 3, 1973

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.08

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: 3/5

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 (19)

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
Aug 22, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. · from a complaint
Aug 22, 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.
Aug 22, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Aug 22, 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.
Aug 22, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not help a resident get vision and hearing services — such as eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, or hearing aids.
Aug 22, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly.
Aug 22, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Aug 22, 2025	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required.
May 6, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. · from a complaint
Feb 12, 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. · from a complaint
Feb 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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. · from a complaint
Nov 12, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. · from a complaint
Aug 22, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Aug 22, 2023	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.
Aug 22, 2023	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.
Aug 22, 2023	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.
Aug 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Nov 23, 2021	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.
Nov 23, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 8).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	2	D
2023	5	E
2024	1	F
2025	11	F

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)	4.08	3.58	3.95	top 22% in New York; top 36% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.46	0.68	0.69	bottom 27% in New York; bottom 32% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.83	3.13	3.50	top 15% in New York; top 28% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.21	0.48	0.48	bottom 18% in New York; bottom 14% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	54.3	40.3	45.8	bottom 18% in New York; bottom 26% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	66.7	39.8	42.9	bottom 8% in New York; bottom 15% 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 3.76, RN 0.43, weekend 3.53. 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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Abbott, Sarah	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/21/2024
Abrams, Tina	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022
Abrams, Tina	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022
Bajwa, Rajinder	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022
Bajwa, Rajinder	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022
Bajwa, Rajinder	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Bianco, Cynthia	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/22/2016
Bianco, Cynthia	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/22/2016
Bradley, Robert	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/23/2016
Bradley, Robert	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/23/2016
Campbell, Ronald	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/23/2016
Campbell, Ronald	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/23/2016
Dubois, Matthew	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/08/2022
Dubois, Matthew	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/15/2023
Feldman, Matthew	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022
Feldman, Matthew	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022
Gorman, Gerald	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022
Gorman, Gerald	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022
Greco, John	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022
Greco, John	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
"If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"How do you arrange eye and hearing care for residents, including appointments and equipment like glasses or hearing aids?"
"What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How often do you evaluate your nurse aides and what ongoing training do they receive?"
"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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Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	0.3 mi	Niagara Falls, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence	4.3 mi	Lewiston, NY	★★★★★	5/5
Elderwood at Grand Island	5.1 mi	Grand Island, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Elderwood at Wheatfield	7.3 mi	Niagara Falls, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
North Gate Health Care Facility	9.4 mi	North Tonawanda, NY	★★★★☆	4/5
Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility	10.6 mi	North Tonawanda, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Schofield Residence	11.3 mi	Kenmore, NY	★★★★☆	4/5
McAuley Residence	11.5 mi	Kenmore, NY	★★★★★	5/5
Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C	13.6 mi	Tonawanda, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Elderwood at Amherst	14.4 mi	Amherst, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Beechwood Health Care Center, INC.	15.1 mi	Getzville, NY	★★★★★	5/5
St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center	15.2 mi	Buffalo, NY	★★★★★	5/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335376.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Schoellkopf Health Center

621 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302 · 7162784578

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

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
☐ "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "How do you arrange eye and hearing care for residents, including appointments and equipment like glasses or hearing aids?"
☐ "What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How often do you evaluate your nurse aides and what ongoing training do they receive?"
☐ "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 335376 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)