Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Buffalo, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335164) · 173 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $270,666
Phone: (716) 886-4377 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Yes, Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $270,666.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under increased inspection scrutiny.
About this facility
Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Buffalo, Erie County, NY, certified for 173 beds with an average of 155.4 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its four CMS star ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 59.5%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $270,666.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare before making decisions. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate, a program CMS uses to flag nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality that are placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
The facility is part of The Sherman Family chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Source: 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?
Its CMS overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03.
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 about 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 59.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $270,666.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and is under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 173 beds with an average daily population of 155.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit LLC and is part of The Sherman Family chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (1 star), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7168864377 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 7168864377 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335164?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.