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HomeNew YorkSafire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C

Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C

2799 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 141507168374466WebsiteGoogle Maps
1.8on Google(38 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
100
certified

How Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C 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
1/5
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
3.79 hrs/day
NY average
3.62 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.63 hrs/day
NY average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
39.2%
NY average
40.3%
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 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 RN time is 0.63 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
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 18, 2023
Most recent cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 28, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 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).

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Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tonawanda, New York with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
91.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 28, 1972
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Erie
Last Inspection
Mar 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18
Weighted Score
153.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (35)

F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: 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 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0836Potential for Harm

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Mar 28, 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 28, 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: Mar 28, 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 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Nov 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

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

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

Survey: Sep 18, 2023Corrected: 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: Sep 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Sep 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Sep 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Sep 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0809Potential for Harm

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Survey: Sep 18, 2023Corrected: 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: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 19, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Nov 19, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 5 more deficiencies

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 Aide2.15 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.02 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.63 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.79 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.20 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.2%
RN Turnover
50.0%
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 (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ABRAMCZYK, SOLOMON5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual16%Nov 9, 2015
LANDA, JUDY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual32%Nov 9, 2015
PLATSCHEK, RICHARD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual32%Nov 9, 2015
SCHUCK, ROBERT5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual16%Nov 9, 2015
PLATSCHEK, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 9, 2015
STEINBERG, MOSHELIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 9, 2015

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C and nearby alternatives.

All New York facilities
Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C
Tonawanda, NYCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Elderwood at Amherst
Amherst, NY4,752 ftAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $25,262
Schofield Residence
Kenmore, NY2.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Mcauley Residence
Kenmore, NY2.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Beechwood Health Care Center, Inc.
Getzville, NY3.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility
North Tonawanda, NY3.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center
Buffalo, NY3.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C
Tonawanda, NY · Current facility
—1/51/52/5None recorded
Elderwood at Amherst
Amherst, NY
4,752 ft2/52/53/5$25,262
Schofield Residence
Kenmore, NY
2.5 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Mcauley Residence
Kenmore, NY
2.8 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Beechwood Health Care Center, Inc.
Getzville, NY
3.5 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility
North Tonawanda, NY
3.5 mi3/53/51/5None recorded
St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center
Buffalo, NY
3.6 mi5/55/55/5None recorded

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 Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C?▾
Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C 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). Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C had any health inspection violations?▾
Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C had 18 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 28, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C?▾
Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C provides 3.79 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, 1.02 LPN hours, and 2.15 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.2%.
How many beds does Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C have?▾
Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C has 100 certified beds with an average of 91.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New York. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C?▾
On Google Maps, Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C has a rating of 1.8 out of 5 based on 38 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Sapphire Care Group

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