Nursing homes › New York › Buffalo › Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
64 Hager Street, Buffalo, NY 14208 · (716) 886-4377 · 173 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 2/5; median among 590 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Sherman Family, a group operating 7 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 1 facility on the Special Focus list, $287,222 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.04 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.41. Weekend total: 2.80. Nursing staff turnover: 60%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 45 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2026-06-09 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2026-03-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-27 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-27 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2025-10-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | F | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-10-10 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-06-18 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-04-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2024-12-31 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-05 |
| 2024-12-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-24 |
| 2024-05-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L | complaint | corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-23 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | L | complaint | corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-23 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-23 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-23 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-23 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-23 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-23 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-23 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-01-25 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2023-09-18 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-16 |
| 2023-02-09 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Health | corrected 2023-03-31 |
| 2023-02-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-31 |
| 2023-02-09 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-31 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-10 | Fine | $198,200 |
| 2024-05-23 | Fine | $72,466 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMSEL, HINDY | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/20/2014 |
| GOLDSTEIN, JEFFERY | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 24% | since 02/20/2014 |
| MENDLOWITZ, ESTHER | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 11% | since 02/20/2014 |
| SHERMAN, ALEXANDER | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 17% | since 02/20/2014 |
| SHERMAN, LEA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 24% | since 02/20/2014 |
| SHERMAN, TZVI | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 11% | since 02/20/2014 |
| SHERMAN, YEHUDA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 11% | since 02/20/2014 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 335164), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/humboldt-house-rehabilitation-and-nursing-center-buffalo-ny/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335164. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.