Nursing homeActive
Schoellkopf Health Center
621 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 143027162784578120 certified beds · 112 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2021
Deficiencies
19
● 1● 18● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-08-22
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New York State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-22 | Standard | 170 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-06 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-12 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-12 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-22 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-11-23 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New York State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-14Record 335376-20250822-F554
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-14Record 335376-20250822-F658
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-14Record 335376-20250822-F677
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-14Record 335376-20250822-F685
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-14Record 335376-20250822-F700
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-14Record 335376-20250822-F880
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-14Record 335376-20250822-F925
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Staffing
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-14Record 335376-20250822-F730
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-01Record 335376-20250506-F925
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-01Record 335376-20250212-F690
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-01Record 335376-20250212-F880
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-06Record 335376-20241112-F925
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-02Record 335376-20230822-F561
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-02Record 335376-20230822-F607
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-02Record 335376-20230822-F756
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-02Record 335376-20230822-F758
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-02Record 335376-20230822-F880
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-21Record 335376-20211123-F610
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-21Record 335376-20211123-F758
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.43
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.76
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.53
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover54%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover67%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 7.6% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 11.3% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.4% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott, Sarah Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harvey, Kathy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Komula, Anneke Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mertz, Bonnie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neff-Prokop, Marisa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sauvageau, Philip Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Scarbrough, Kayla Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shanley, Patricia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stom, Elizabeth Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Teixeira, Gianna Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vilardo, Lisa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Abrams, Tina Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Abrams, Tina Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bajwa, Rajinder Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bajwa, Rajinder Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bajwa, Rajinder Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bianco, Cynthia Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bianco, Cynthia Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bradley, Robert Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bradley, Robert Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Campbell, Ronald Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Campbell, Ronald Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dubois, Matthew Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dubois, Matthew Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feldman, Matthew Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feldman, Matthew Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gorman, Gerald Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gorman, Gerald Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Greco, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Greco, John Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| King, Don Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| King, Don Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lavigne, Marion Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lavigne, Marion Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Muscarella, Peter Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Muscarella, Peter Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neff-Prokop, Marisa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neff-Prokop, Marisa Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nolan-Powell, Judith Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nolan-Powell, Judith Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Perry, Mark Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Perry, Mark Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pridgen, Craig Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pridgen, Craig Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rader, Charles Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rader, Charles Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Roscetti, James Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Roscetti, James Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ruffolo, Joseph Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ruffolo, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ruffolo, Joseph Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sauvageau, Philip Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sauvageau, Philip Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Toohey, Margaret Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Toohey, Margaret Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New York.
No county cost figures on file for Niagara.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Niagara Falls | 0.3 mi | 2026-04-08 | 0130 |
| Our Lady Of Peace Nursing Care Residence Lewiston | 4.3 mi | 2024-10-15 | 210 |
| Elderwood at Grand Island Grand Island | 5.1 mi | 2025-12-02 | 060 |
| Elderwood at Wheatfield Niagara Falls | 7.3 mi | 2024-08-14 | 2100 |
| North Gate Health Care Facility North Tonawanda | 9.4 mi | 2026-05-13 | 0110 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |