Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtowns, L L C
Buffalo, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335663) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (716) 566-5252 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtowns 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 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtowns reports total nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.4%.
Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtowns has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtowns, LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. It has been federally certified since August 1983 and is licensed for 120 beds, with an average of 112.6 residents. The facility is owned under a for-profit individual ownership structure and is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtowns holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the provided data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare listing directly for the most current information and inspection details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 43.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds with an average of 112.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit individual ownership structure and is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain, which has 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall score of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7165665252 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 7165665252 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335663?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.