All citations for Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

June 17, 2025

Showing 1 to 16 of 16 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0754, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.