01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-10-10 | 20 | 2025-10-10 | 10 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-05-23 | 15 | 2024-05-23 | 17 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-02-09 | 10 | 2023-02-09 | 12 |
CMS CCN 3351642026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
64 Hager Street · Buffalo, NY 14208 · Erie County
Certified beds173CMS provider file
Recent citation rows84current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
84 rows in the current release
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 3 carry J–L. 23 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-06-09 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · complaint2026-06-09 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · complaint2026-03-27 · HEALTHF0557Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-08 · complaint2026-03-27 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-08 · complaint2026-03-27 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-08 · complaint2026-03-27 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-08 · complaint2025-10-10 · HEALTHF0561Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0600Severity L · widespread immediate jeopardy
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0607Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0609Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0685Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0725Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0742Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0835Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0841Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · HEALTHF0925Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-052025-10-10 · FIREK0161Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-082025-10-10 · FIREK0225Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-192025-10-10 · FIREK0281Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-192025-10-10 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-1903 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-10 | Fine | $198,200 | 0 |
| 2024-05-23 | Fine | $72,466 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- AMSEL, HINDYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/20/2014
- GOLDSTEIN, JEFFERYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST24% · since 02/20/2014
- MENDLOWITZ, ESTHERIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST11% · since 02/20/2014
- SHERMAN, ALEXANDERIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST17% · since 02/20/2014
- SHERMAN, LEAIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST24% · since 02/20/2014
- SHERMAN, TZVIIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST11% · since 02/20/2014
- SHERMAN, YEHUDAIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST11% · since 02/20/2014
- HARDY, MICHELLEIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 11/28/2019
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.04per resident day
RN hours0.41per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.80per resident day
Staff turnover59.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Buffalo ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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