Nursing homeActive
Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C
300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY 142207165665252120 certified beds · 113 residentsFor profit - IndividualMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
22
● 1● 21● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-04-30
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-09 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-27 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-26 | Standard | 110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-01-30 | Standard | 060 | 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.
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 2026-06-29Record 335663-20260430-F689
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 2026-02-04Record 335663-20251209-F554
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 2026-02-04Record 335663-20251209-F561
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 2026-02-04Record 335663-20251209-F584
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 2026-02-04Record 335663-20251209-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 2026-02-04Record 335663-20251209-F684
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 2026-02-04Record 335663-20251209-F686
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-04Record 335663-20251209-F725
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 2026-02-04Record 335663-20251209-F804
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 2026-02-04Record 335663-20251209-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 2026-02-04Record 335663-20251209-F880
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 2025-03-19Record 335663-20250127-F684
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-19Record 335663-20250127-F803
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 2025-03-19Record 335663-20250127-F806
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 2024-06-11Record 335663-20240426-F561
F836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Records
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-11Record 335663-20240426-F836
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 2023-03-15Record 335663-20230130-F686
F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-15Record 335663-20230130-F694
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 2023-03-15Record 335663-20230130-F698
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 2023-03-15Record 335663-20230130-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-15Record 335663-20230130-F812
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-15Record 335663-20230130-F925
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.48
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.44
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.04
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover43%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover43%
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 | 7.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.1% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.8% | 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 | 13.6% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 13.3% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abramczyk, Solomon Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 16% | — | — |
| Landa, Judy Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 32% | — | — |
| Platschek, Richard Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 32% | — | — |
| Schuck, Robert Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 16% | — | — |
| Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtowns LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Platschek, Richard Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Sapphire Care Group — 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility Lackawanna | 0.6 mi | 2025-07-24 | 030 |
| Seneca Health Care Center West Seneca | 1.6 mi | 2025-11-05 | 041 |
| Garden Gate Health Care Facility Cheektowaga | 4.2 mi | 2025-03-19 | 1130 |
| Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility Buffalo | 5.4 mi | 2026-03-05 | 2112 |
| Elderwood At Cheektowaga Cheektowaga | 5.2 mi | 2026-04-23 | 3301 |
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 |