01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-09 | 11 | 2025-12-09 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-04-26 | 5 | 2024-04-26 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-01-30 | 6 | 2023-01-30 | 3 |
CMS CCN 3356632026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtowns, L L C
300 Dorrance Avenue · Buffalo, NY 14220 · Erie County
Certified beds120CMS provider file
Recent citation rows32current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current 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
32 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 6 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-04-30 · 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 · 2026-06-29 · complaint2025-12-09 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · 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 · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · 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 · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · 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 · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · 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 · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · 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 · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · HEALTHF0804Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · 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 · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · FIREK0345Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · FIREK0355Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042025-12-09 · FIREK0712Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042025-01-27 · 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 · 2025-03-19 · complaint2025-01-27 · HEALTHF0803Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-19 · complaint2025-01-27 · HEALTHF0806Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-19 · complaint2024-04-26 · 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 · 2024-06-112024-04-26 · HEALTHF0836Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-112024-04-26 · FIREK0281Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-112024-04-26 · FIREK0345Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-112023-01-30 · FIREE0039Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-1503 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- ABRAMCZYK, SOLOMONIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST16% · since 11/09/2015
- LANDA, JUDYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST32% · since 11/09/2015
- PLATSCHEK, RICHARDIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST32% · since 11/09/2015
- SCHUCK, ROBERTIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST16% · since 11/09/2015
- SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF SOUTHTOWNS LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 11/09/2015
- PLATSCHEK, RICHARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/09/2015
- STEINBERG, MOSHEIndividual · LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/09/2015
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 hours3.44per resident day
RN hours0.48per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.04per resident day
Staff turnover43.4%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Buffalo ledger →Other published facilities nearby
Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing200 beds · CMS overall 1/559 citation rowsDelaware Oaks Center For Rehabilitation And Nursin95 beds · CMS overall 2/555 citation rowsEllicott Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing160 beds · CMS overall 1/563 citation rowsHighpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility300 beds · CMS overall 2/538 citation rowsHumboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center173 beds · CMS overall 2/584 citation rowsSt Catherine Laboure Health Care Center80 beds · CMS overall 5/536 citation rowsTerrace View Long Term Care Facility390 beds · CMS overall 3/530 citation rows