Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (72% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Buffalo, New York. Delaware Operations Associates, LLC operates it under private ownership. Located in Erie County, the 200-bed center offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and respite care, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
The facility received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS, primarily due to its Health Inspection record, which runs well above the New York average. Over the past five years, deficiencies averaged 13.4 per year, which is 163% above the state’s average of 5.1. Complaint surveys in 2025 produced citations in ADL care, infection control, pharmacy services, life safety code violations, abuse reporting, and administration. The facility was able to correct all cited deficiencies within a few months of each survey.
The facility’s staffing levels are worth noting. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 26 minutes per resident per day, about 11% above the New York average, placing the facility among the better-staffed skilled nursing communities in the state. The facility’s occupancy rate is 95%, well above New York’s average of 88.3%.
The facility’s five specialty rehabilitation programs cover cardiac care, orthopedic care, stroke care, pain management, and short-term rehab. On-site memory care capacity and 24-hour staffing are also offered.
Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing best suits residents seeking short-term post-acute rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing in Buffalo, especially those prioritizing direct-care staffing levels and broad payer acceptance in Erie County.
Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is legally operated by Delaware Operations Associates, LLC (For Profit).
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
This facility has 8 enforcement actions. 33% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 56 | 13 | This facility has 331% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (56 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 331% worse |
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Health citations
| 49 | 20 | This facility has 145% more health citations than a typical New York nursing home (49 vs. NY avg 20).↑ 145% worse |
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Life safety citations
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more life safety citations than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Citations per year
| 11.2 | 2.6 | This facility has 331% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (11.2 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 331% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 3.5 | 1.4 | This facility has 150% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (3.5 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 150% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 16 | 9 | This facility has 78% more total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (16 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 78% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 50% | 44% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (50% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 6% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 235 | 79 | This facility has 197% more total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (235 vs. NY avg 79).↑ 197% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 47 | 15.8 | This facility has 197% more complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (47 vs. NY avg 15.8).↑ 197% worse |
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Complaints per bed
| 1.24 | 0.50 | This facility has 148% more complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (1.24 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 148% worse |
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Complaint investigations
| 42 | 15 | This facility has 180% more complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (42 vs. NY avg 15).↑ 180% worse |
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
New York average 18.5
New York average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
22 of 36 citations resulted from standard inspections; 11 of 36 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 36 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
New York average: 0.2
New York average: 0.2
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
4,817 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 177 | 0 | 177 | 48,967 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 51 | 0 | 51 | 15,406 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 24 | 0 | 24 | 5,029 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,339 | 86 | 93% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,296 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,983 | 69 | 75% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,487 | 86 | 93% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1,431 | 68 | 74% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 937 | 65 | 71% | 7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 887 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 792 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 536 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 418 | 56 | 61% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 310 | 64 | 70% | 4.4 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 280 | 40 | 43% | 7 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 1 | 1 | 157 | 30 | 33% | 5.2 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jun 17, 2025 · $102K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
72% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (72% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Buffalo's city center to Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
| Schofield Residence Nursing Facility | NH ADC HC NC PC | Buffalo (Elmwood North) | 120
Facility
120
NY AVG
160
Rank
#412 / 748 |
99.9%
Facility
99.9%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#10 / 436 | +13% | 4.10
Facility
4.10
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#73 / 407 | -69% | +14% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | - | 15
Facility
15
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#170 / 414 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#120 / 414 | - | 102 | - |
60
Facility
60
NY AVG
63
Rank
#696 / 1173 | James Cambell | $15.6M
Facility
$15.6M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#238 / 403 | $8.9M
Facility
$8.9M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#256 / 403 | 57.3%
Facility
57.3%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#279 / 403 | 335603 | ||||
| Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | NH | Buffalo (Masten Park) | 200
Facility
200
NY AVG
160
Rank
#169 / 748 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#160 / 436 | +8% | 4.43
Facility
4.43
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#50 / 407 | -39% | +24% | $139.7k
Facility
$139.7k
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#398 / 415 | 63
Facility
63
NY AVG
83
Rank
#572 / 593 | 36
Facility
36
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#379 / 414 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#289 / 414 | 3 | 183 | - |
76
Facility
76
NY AVG
63
Rank
#517 / 1173 | David Denny | $29.7M
Facility
$29.7M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#190 / 403 | $8.4M
Facility
$8.4M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#223 / 403 | 28.2%
Facility
28.2%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#339 / 403 | 335638 | ||||
| Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | NH | Buffalo (Lakeview) | 160
Facility
160
NY AVG
160
Rank
#298 / 748 |
90.6%
Facility
90.6%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#246 / 436 | +3% | 3.29
Facility
3.29
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#193 / 407 | -30% | -8% | $10.9k
Facility
$10.9k
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#332 / 415 | 66
Facility
66
NY AVG
83
Rank
#541 / 593 | 32
Facility
32
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#373 / 414 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#363 / 414 | 1 | 155 | - |
89
Facility
89
NY AVG
63
Rank
#287 / 1173 | Denise Marciano | $17.1M
Facility
$17.1M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#290 / 403 | $6.4M
Facility
$6.4M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#259 / 403 | 37.2%
Facility
37.2%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#123 / 403 | 335437 |
Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is located in Buffalo, New York.
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Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is in the Masten Park neighborhood of Buffalo.
Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is legally operated by Delaware Operations Associates, LLC (For Profit).
Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NY state health department records, Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing's license number is 1401341N.
Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing's occupancy is 95%.
Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is registered as a for-profit in NY.
Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has 200 beds.
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