Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C
2799 Sheridan Drive · Tonawanda, NY · 14150 · 7168374466
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sapphire Care Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 28, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 2023
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.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023
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.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335180 · certified since January 28, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.