Nursing homeActive
Garden Gate Health Care Facility
2365 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 142277166688100184 certified beds · 177 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2022
Deficiencies
21
● 3● 18● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-03-19
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-19 | Standard | 180 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-14 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-18 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-02-11 | Standard | 250 | 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.
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 2025-04-12Record 335634-20250319-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-12Record 335634-20250319-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-12Record 335634-20250319-F689
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 2025-04-12Record 335634-20250319-F756
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-12Record 335634-20250319-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-12Record 335634-20250319-F812
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 2025-04-12Record 335634-20250319-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-12Record 335634-20250319-F881
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-12Record 335634-20250319-F584
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 2025-02-06Record 335634-20250114-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 2025-02-06Record 335634-20250114-F880
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-24Record 335634-20231018-F656
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 2023-11-24Record 335634-20231018-F677
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-24Record 335634-20231018-F804
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-03-28Record 335634-20220211-F610
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-03-28Record 335634-20220211-F689
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 2022-03-28Record 335634-20220211-F690
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-03-28Record 335634-20220211-F761
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 2022-03-28Record 335634-20220211-F880
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2022-03-28Record 335634-20220211-F554
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2022-03-28Record 335634-20220211-F584
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.39
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.70
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.16
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover52%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover33%
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 | 10.3% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 9.5% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 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 | 13.2% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.2% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestra Spv1 LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Vestra Spv2 LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Farbenblum, Edward Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Lieberman, Orly Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Farbenblum, Edward Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grigg, Susan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grigg, Susan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Phan, Tom Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rosso, Ralph Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
The Mcguire Group — 6 facilities
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 Erie.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderwood At Cheektowaga Cheektowaga | 1.1 mi | 2026-04-23 | 3301 |
| Seneca Health Care Center West Seneca | 2.9 mi | 2025-11-05 | 041 |
| Elderwood At Lancaster Lancaster | 3.7 mi | 2025-12-23 | 0130 |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C Buffalo | 4.2 mi | 2026-04-30 | 1150 |
| Williamsville Suburban, L L C Williamsville | 5.5 mi | 2025-12-22 | 2211 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
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 |