Garden Gate Health Care Facility

Nursing Home · Cheektowaga, NY

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number335634

Contact & location

2365 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Erie County
Phone
(716) 668-8100
ZIP code
14227 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
184
Residents per day
177.1 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Garden Gate Health Care Facility LLC
Chain
The McGuire Group (6 facilities, avg 3.7★)
Medicare certified since
January 29, 1979
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.70 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.39 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.27 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.04 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.16 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
52.1 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
21 health · 23 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-03-19 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-03-19 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-03-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-03-19 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-03-19 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-03-19 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-03-19 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-03-19 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-03-19 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-01-14 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-06
2025-01-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-06
2023-10-18 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-24
2023-10-18 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-24
2023-10-18 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-24
2022-02-11 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-28
2022-02-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-28
2022-02-11 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-28
2022-02-11 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-28
2022-02-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-28
2022-02-11 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-28
2022-02-11 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-28

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Vestra Spv1 LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Vestra Spv2 LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Farbenblum, Edward (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Lieberman, Orly (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Grigg, Susan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Phan, Tom (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Rosso, Ralph (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Farbenblum, Edward (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Grigg, Susan (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Garden Gate Health Care Facility?

Garden Gate Health Care Facility has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Garden Gate Health Care Facility have?

It has 184 certified beds and cares for about 177 residents per day.

Has Garden Gate Health Care Facility been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Garden Gate Health Care Facility?

It is part of The McGuire Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Garden Gate Health Care Facility?

(716) 668-8100. The facility is located at 2365 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.