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HomeNew YorkHumboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

64 Hager Street, Buffalo, NY 142087168864377WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.1on Google(158 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
173
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
3 fine(s) totaling $270,858

How Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 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
1/5
NY average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
NY average
2.8/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.04 hrs/day
NY average
3.62 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.41 hrs/day
NY average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
59.5%
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 1/5 health inspection rating is below the New York average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.04 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.62.
Reported RN time is 0.41 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected May 23, 2024
Most recent cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 10, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

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).

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Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Buffalo, New York with 173 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
173
Avg Residents/Day
155.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Erie
Last Inspection
Oct 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18
Weighted Score
408.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (44)

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 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Mar 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 2026Corrected: 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: Mar 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0841Potential for Harm

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for 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: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Oct 10, 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: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0742Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for 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: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 14 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$270,858
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineAug 14, 2023
$3,174
FineMay 23, 2024
$72,466
FineOct 10, 2025
$195,218

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

Nurse Aide2.00 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.63 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.04 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.80 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
59.5%
RN Turnover
56.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AMSEL, HINDY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 20, 2014
GOLDSTEIN, JEFFREY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual24%Feb 20, 2014
MENDLOWITZ, ESTHER5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual11%Feb 20, 2014
SHERMAN, ALEXANDER5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual17%Feb 20, 2014
SHERMAN, LEA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual24%Feb 20, 2014
SHERMAN, TZVI5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual11%Feb 20, 2014
SHERMAN, YEHUDA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual11%Feb 20, 2014
HARDY, MICHELLEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 28, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and nearby alternatives.

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Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $270,858
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CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $30,843
Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin
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CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
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CMS
1/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $139,721
Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility
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CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: $129,149
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
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CMS
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $10,868
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Buffalo, NY · Current facility
—2/51/52/5$270,858
St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center
Buffalo, NY
3,696 ft5/55/55/5None recorded
Terrace View Long Term Care Facility
Buffalo, NY
1.0 mi3/52/53/5$30,843
Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin
Buffalo, NY
1.1 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Buffalo, NY
1.3 mi1/51/53/5$139,721
Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility
Buffalo, NY
1.6 mi2/51/55/5$129,149
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Buffalo, NY
2.7 mi1/51/51/5$10,868

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 Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?▾
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 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). Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center had 18 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 10, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $270,858.
What are the staffing levels at Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?▾
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides 3.04 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, 0.63 LPN hours, and 2.00 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 59.5%.
How many beds does Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?▾
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 173 certified beds with an average of 155.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the The Sherman Family chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New York, including 6 in Buffalo. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?▾
On Google Maps, Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a rating of 3.1 out of 5 based on 158 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of The Sherman Family

This chain operates 7 facilities. View all →