Nursing homeActive
Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility
1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 142037167483101300 certified beds · 258 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2020
Deficiencies
30
● 2● 26● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$129,149
1 fine
Last survey
2026-03-05
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 1
Staffing 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-24 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-16 | Standard | 272 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-22 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-08-30 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-01-22 | Standard | 080 | 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 EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-04Record 335834-20260305-F600
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 2026-05-04Record 335834-20260305-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 335834-20250424-F695
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity LHarm
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-11-15Record 335834-20240916-F600
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-11-15Record 335834-20240916-F689
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-15Record 335834-20240916-F580
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity FStandard
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-15Record 335834-20240916-F610
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 2024-11-15Record 335834-20240916-F677
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 2024-11-15Record 335834-20240916-F700
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-15Record 335834-20240916-F760
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-15Record 335834-20240916-F835
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-15Record 335834-20240916-F867
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-15Record 335834-20240916-F623
F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-15Record 335834-20240916-F625
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 2024-06-30Record 335834-20240522-F609
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 2022-10-28Record 335834-20220830-F609
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 2022-10-28Record 335834-20220830-F684
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 2022-10-28Record 335834-20220830-F688
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-10-28Record 335834-20220830-F695
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 2022-10-28Record 335834-20220830-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 2022-10-28Record 335834-20220830-F758
F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-10-28Record 335834-20220830-F886
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 DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-21Record 335834-20200122-F584
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-21Record 335834-20200122-F610
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 2020-03-21Record 335834-20200122-F677
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 2020-03-21Record 335834-20200122-F688
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 2020-03-21Record 335834-20200122-F690
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 EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-21Record 335834-20200122-F803
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 2020-03-21Record 335834-20200122-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 2020-03-21Record 335834-20200122-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 | Civil money penalty | $129,149 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.16
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.41
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.62
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover32%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover17%
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 | 8.6% | 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 | 5.9% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.8% | 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 | 15.1% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.4% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleida Health Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Aquino, Nicholas Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barkowski, Rakhi Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barrett, Ian Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beauford, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boyd, Donald Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boyd, Donald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bryant, Shannon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chevli, K Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chisholm, Hugh Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chisholm, Hugh Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clemo, Lorrie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Crosby, Gary Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Drake, Matthew Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Drake, Matthew Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dunn, Jennifer Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eddib, Abeer Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hardy, Stephen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hardy, Stephen Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hart, Jonathan Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hughes, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Javed, Muhammed Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Maggio, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Matthews, George Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccrorey, Angela Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcevoy, Timothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mineo, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nadler, Jamie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| O'connell, Katie Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| O'leary, Paul Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ormond, Jo Ann Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Persons, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Prudential Huntoon Paige Associates, LLC. Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Quint-Bouzid, Marjorie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ross, Christopher Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rusin, Mary Lou Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Silvestrini, Corin Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Snyder, Kenneth Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spaulding, Alyson 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 Erie.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Buffalo | 0.8 mi | 2025-11-12 | 2213 |
| Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin Buffalo | 1.2 mi | 2025-11-24 | 0110 |
| Ellicott Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Buffalo | 1.3 mi | 2025-02-13 | 3191 |
| Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Buffalo | 1.6 mi | 2026-06-09 | 0343 |
| St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 2026-02-13 | 010 |
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 |