Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Buffalo, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335638) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $139,721
Phone: (716) 883-6782 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing reports 4.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.2%, and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS records 2 federal fines totaling $139,721.00 against Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing, and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is a 200-bed skilled nursing facility in Buffalo, Erie County, NY, with an average of 186.8 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on April 8, 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.2%.
CMS records 2 federal fines totaling $139,721.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details on the underlying findings.
The facility is part of the Centers Health Care chain, which operates 36 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.22 hours per resident per day, with 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 60.2%, earning a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $139,721.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 200 certified beds and an average daily population of 186.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Centers Health Care chain, which operates 36 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on April 8, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 7168836782 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 7168836782 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335638?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.