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 26 to 50 of 59 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 16, 2022).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 16, 2022).

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 16, 2022).

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

    Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

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

    Health citation F-0573, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2025).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2025).

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

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

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

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2025).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2025).

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

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

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  23. 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).

  24. 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).

  25. 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.