Safire Rehabilitation Of Northtowns, L L C
Tonawanda, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335180) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (716) 837-4466 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Safire Rehabilitation Of Northtowns has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Safire Rehabilitation Of Northtowns reports total nurse staffing of 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Safire Rehabilitation Of Northtowns has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Safire Rehabilitation Of Northtowns, LLC is a 100-bed nursing home in Tonawanda, Erie County, New York, with an average of 91.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since January 28, 1972. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, per CMS Care Compare records.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.2%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Safire Rehabilitation Of Northtowns is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain, which operates 8 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.6 out of 5. CMS records indicate no ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility.
Families should independently review the CMS Care Compare inspection record for full detail on the health inspection findings that led to the low overall and health inspection ratings, as these ratings and the associated survey history are the basis of CMS's public quality scoring. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data current as of the most recent CMS refresh available at time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Safire Rehabilitation Of Northtowns has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid according to CMS records.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a 39.2% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 100 beds and had an average of 91.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Sapphire Care Group chain, which operates 8 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.6 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 28, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7168374466 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7168374466 to arrange a visit and review the CMS Care Compare inspection record.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335180?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.