Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

Nursing Home · Buffalo, NY

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number335638
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

1014 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
Erie County
Phone
(716) 883-6782
ZIP code
14209 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
200
Residents per day
186.8 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Delaware Operations Assoc LLC
Chain
Centers Health Care (36 facilities, avg 2.2★)
Medicare certified since
April 8, 1980
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.22 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.52 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.00 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.70 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.77 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
60.2 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
80.0 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 17, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
17.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
8
Citations on record (3 years)
36 health · 23 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-11-12 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-12-29
2025-11-12 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 · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-12-29
2025-11-12 Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
F0573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-29
2025-11-12 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-29
2025-11-12 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-29
2025-07-01 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 H
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-08-27
2025-07-01 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-27
2025-07-01 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-27
2025-07-01 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-27
2025-06-17 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-06
2025-06-17 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-06
2025-06-17 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-06
2025-06-17 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-06
2025-06-17 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 2025-08-06
2025-06-17 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 2025-08-06
2025-06-17 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 2025-08-06
2025-06-17 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-15
2025-06-17 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-06
2025-06-17 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-15
2025-06-17 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-06
2025-06-17 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-06
2025-04-11 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-06
2025-04-11 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-06
2024-05-07 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-25
2024-05-07 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-25
2024-05-07 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 2024-06-25
2022-10-18 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-16
2022-10-18 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-16
2022-10-18 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-16
2022-10-18 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-16
2022-10-18 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 2022-11-16
2022-10-18 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-16
2022-10-18 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-16
2022-10-18 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 2022-11-16
2022-10-18 Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
F0886 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-16
2022-10-18 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-16

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $139,721 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-11-12Fine$36,478
2025-06-17Fine$103,243

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Rozenberg, Kenneth (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 90%
Sicklick, Jeffrey (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 10%
Mikac, Ryan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Peterson, Jo (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Goldman, Nathan (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Hendrix, Heidi (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Lantzitsky, Aharon (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Rozenberg, Kenneth (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Mikac, Ryan (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Peterson, Jo (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing?

Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing has a 1-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 Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing have?

It has 200 certified beds and cares for about 187 residents per day.

Has Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $139,721 in the last three years.

Who owns Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing?

It is part of Centers Health Care and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing?

(716) 883-6782. The facility is located at 1014 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209.

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