New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

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Discover a community where life’s passions continue to flourish at Brookdale Niagara, an excellent senior living community in North Tonawanda, NY that offers assisted living. Whether you’re attending a Zumba class, enjoying a picnic lunch, or participating in lively bingo games, the community supports an active lifestyle while providing the necessary care when needed. Choose from a variety of pet-friendly apartment floor plans that suit your style, all including most utilities and maintenance for convenience.
With 24/7 on-site staff available for emergencies, you can rest assured knowing assistance is always within reach. At Brookdale Niagara, maintaining your independence is key. Compassionate caregivers are trained to assist with daily tasks like dressing and medication management, ensuring you receive the support you need while enjoying a diverse array of activities. Whether it’s social mixers, pet therapy sessions, or devotional services, you have the freedom to participate as much or as little as you prefer, complemented by scheduled transportation for hassle-free outings and errands.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Brookdale Niagara is legally operated by SH Niagara Operator, Inc..
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 1 enforcement action. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
| 5 | 9 | This facility has 44% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 44% better |
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Inspections with violations
| 4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 5).↓ 20% better |
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Inspection violation rate
| 80% | 51% | This facility has 29 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (80% vs. NY avg 51%).↑ 29% worse |
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Violations per inspection
| 3.8 | 2.6 | This facility has 46% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.8 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 46% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 33% better |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total violations
| 19 | 13 | This facility has 46% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (19 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 46% worse |
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Violations per year
| 3.8 | 2.6 | This facility has 46% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.8 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 46% worse |
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Violations per inspection
| 3.8 | 1.4 | This facility has 171% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.8 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 171% worse |
The most recent inspection on June 2, 2025, identified six deficiencies related to personnel sufficiency, admission and retention standards, resident services, and medication management. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues, including deficiencies in resident services and medication management, as well as environmental standards and disaster procedures in the September 19, 2024 relicensure inspection. Complaint investigations did not result in any substantiated complaints or enforcement actions, and fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Prior reports noted ongoing challenges with staffing and resident care services, with plans of correction approved or under review. The facility’s inspection history reflects recurring areas of concern without a clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNew York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Jan 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.
6 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 10 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
New York average: 0.2
New York average: 0.2
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.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
52 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 117 | 0 | 117 | 27,662 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 73 | 0 | 73 | 19,484 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 73 | 0 | 73 | 6,171 | 90 | 98% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,658 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,227 | 82 | 89% | 7.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,233 | 73 | 79% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,790 | 91 | 99% | 6.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,785 | 72 | 78% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,714 | 76 | 83% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,687 | 74 | 80% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,436 | 71 | 77% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,256 | 74 | 80% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 912 | 66 | 72% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 848 | 73 | 79% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 526 | 68 | 74% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 486 | 65 | 71% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 254 | 62 | 67% | 2.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
63% of new residents, often for short stays.
18% 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
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Brookdale Niagara based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 288 / 324 / 360 / 372 sq. ft
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
4.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from North Tonawanda's city center to Brookdale Niagara's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.99 miles to nearest hospital (DeGraff Memorial Hospital)
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Brookdale Niagara is located in North Tonawanda, New York.
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The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Niagara is SH Niagara Operator, Inc..
Brookdale Niagara has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Niagara on this page.
Brookdale Niagara has 53 beds.
(716) 731-1461 will put you in contact with the team at Brookdale Niagara.
Brookdale Niagara is in Niagara County.
Yes — Brookdale Niagara is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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