CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
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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.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
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.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
+ 5 more deficiencies
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABRAMCZYK, SOLOMON | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 16% | Nov 9, 2015 |
| LANDA, JUDY | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 32% | Nov 9, 2015 |
| PLATSCHEK, RICHARD | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 32% | Nov 9, 2015 |
| SCHUCK, ROBERT | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 16% | Nov 9, 2015 |
| PLATSCHEK, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 9, 2015 |
| STEINBERG, MOSHE | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Nov 9, 2015 |
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