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 Southtown, L L C is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Buffalo, New York with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1983. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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 a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 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.
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.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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.
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 |
| 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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