• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)
• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 115 residents per day (96% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Apr 26, 2024)
• Has been fined a total of $10,489 across 1 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 3.37 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 48.6%
• Part of the Sapphire Care Group chain (8 facilities)
Safire Rehabilitation of Southtown, L L C is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Buffalo, New York with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1983. The facility scored above average compared to New York facilities.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
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 |
| SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF SOUTHTOWNS LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Nov 9, 2015 |
| STEINBERG, MOSHE | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Nov 9, 2015 |
| PLATSCHEK, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 9, 2015 |
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