Nursing homeActive
Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin
1205 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209716885383895 certified beds · 92 residentsFor profit - PartnershipMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2021
Deficiencies
21
● 0● 21● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-11-24
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-24 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-26 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-09 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-24 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-04-14 | Standard | 050 | 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.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-19Record 335640-20251124-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-19Record 335640-20251124-F609
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 2025-05-15Record 335640-20250326-F880
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 EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-07Record 335640-20240809-F584
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-07Record 335640-20240809-F600
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-07Record 335640-20240809-F604
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 2024-10-07Record 335640-20240809-F656
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-07Record 335640-20240809-F686
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-07Record 335640-20240809-F688
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-07Record 335640-20240809-F806
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 2024-10-07Record 335640-20240809-F925
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-12Record 335640-20230324-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-12Record 335640-20230324-F609
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 2023-05-12Record 335640-20230324-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-12Record 335640-20230324-F812
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-12Record 335640-20230324-F919
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-06-08Record 335640-20210414-F550
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-06-08Record 335640-20210414-F686
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-06-08Record 335640-20210414-F698
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 2021-06-08Record 335640-20210414-F758
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 2021-06-08Record 335640-20210414-F761
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.46
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.23
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.75
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover47%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover53%
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 | 8.0% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 17.1% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.3% | 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 | 7.1% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 9.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 8.1% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strauss, Elliot Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Strauss, Jeremy Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 95% | — | — |
| Balan, Belinda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Balan, Belinda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stern, Samuel Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
The Grand Healthcare — 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Buffalo | 0.4 mi | 2025-11-12 | 2213 |
| Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility Buffalo | 1.2 mi | 2026-03-05 | 2112 |
| Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 2026-06-09 | 0343 |
| St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center Buffalo | 1.4 mi | 2026-02-13 | 010 |
| Ellicott Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Buffalo | 1.9 mi | 2025-02-13 | 3191 |
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 |