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HomeNew YorkGarden Gate Health Care Facility

Garden Gate Health Care Facility

2365 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 142277166688100WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.1on Google(143 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
184
certified

How Garden Gate Health Care Facility Compares in New York

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New York. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
NY average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
NY average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
NY average
2.8/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.70 hrs/day
NY average
3.62 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.39 hrs/day
NY average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
52.1%
NY average
40.3%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the New York average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the New York average of 2.7/5.
Reported RN time is 0.39 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.
Staff turnover is 52.1%, higher than the New York average of 40.3%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 18, 2023
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 19, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$13,718/mo
New York median
Private Room
$14,904/mo
New York median
Erie County 65+
175,697
18.5% of county
County Population
951,232
Erie County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Garden Gate Health Care Facility is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cheektowaga, New York with 184 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
184
Avg Residents/Day
177.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 29, 1979
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Erie
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
44.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Minimal Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for 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.

Survey: Jan 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Oct 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for 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.

Survey: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Minimal Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Minimal Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Feb 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.04 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.27 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.39 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.70 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.16 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.16 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.1%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
VESTRA SPV1 LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Dec 23, 2020
VESTRA SPV2 LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Dec 23, 2020
FARBENBLUM, EDWARD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 23, 2020
LIEBERMAN, ORLY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 23, 2020
GRIGG, SUSANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
PHAN, TOMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
ROSSO, RALPHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
FARBENBLUM, EDWARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 23, 2020
GRIGG, SUSANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Garden Gate Health Care Facility and nearby alternatives.

All New York facilities
Garden Gate Health Care Facility
Cheektowaga, NYCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Elderwood at Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga, NY1.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Seneca Health Care Center
West Seneca, NY2.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $14,015
Elderwood at Lancaster
Lancaster, NY3.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtown, L L C
Buffalo, NY4.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,489
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
Lackawanna, NY4.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Terrace View Long Term Care Facility
Buffalo, NY5.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $30,843
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Garden Gate Health Care Facility
Cheektowaga, NY · Current facility
—2/52/52/5None recorded
Elderwood at Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga, NY
1.1 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Seneca Health Care Center
West Seneca, NY
2.9 mi3/53/52/5$14,015
Elderwood at Lancaster
Lancaster, NY
3.7 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtown, L L C
Buffalo, NY
4.2 mi2/52/53/5$10,489
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
Lackawanna, NY
4.8 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Terrace View Long Term Care Facility
Buffalo, NY
5.2 mi3/52/53/5$30,843

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Garden Gate Health Care Facility?▾
Garden Gate Health Care Facility has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Garden Gate Health Care Facility cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New York is $13,718/month for a semi-private room and $14,904/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Garden Gate Health Care Facility participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Garden Gate Health Care Facility had any health inspection violations?▾
Garden Gate Health Care Facility had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 19, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Garden Gate Health Care Facility?▾
Garden Gate Health Care Facility provides 3.70 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, 1.27 LPN hours, and 2.04 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.1%.
How many beds does Garden Gate Health Care Facility have?▾
Garden Gate Health Care Facility has 184 certified beds with an average of 177.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the The Mcguire Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Garden Gate Health Care Facility?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New York, including 1 in Cheektowaga. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Garden Gate Health Care Facility?▾
On Google Maps, Garden Gate Health Care Facility has a rating of 3.1 out of 5 based on 143 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of The Mcguire Group

This chain operates 6 facilities. View all →