Schoellkopf Health Center
621 Tenth Street · Niagara Falls, NY · 14302 · 7162784578
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B August 22, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
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 April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335376 · certified since January 3, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.