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Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C

2799 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150 · 7168374466 · 100 certified beds

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4/5

Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Sapphire Care Group, a group operating 8 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $142,730 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.6/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.79 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.63. Weekend total: 3.20. Nursing staff turnover: 39%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 35 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-02-26Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-04-07
2026-02-26Ensure 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. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-04-07
2025-03-28Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Ensure 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. Fcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. FHealthcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Fcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Honor 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. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-07-18
2025-03-28Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-20
2025-03-28Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. BHealthcorrected 2025-05-20
2024-11-12Ensure 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. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-01-29
2024-02-15Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Ecomplaintcorrected 2024-03-15
2023-09-18Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. FHealthcorrected 2024-10-30
2023-09-18Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. EHealthcorrected 2023-10-30
2023-09-18Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Ecomplaintcorrected 2023-10-30
2023-09-18Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2023-10-30
2023-09-18Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. DHealthcorrected 2023-10-30
2023-09-18Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-10-30
2023-09-18Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. DHealthcorrected 2023-10-30
2023-09-18Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. DHealthcorrected 2023-10-30

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials on record.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
ABRAMCZYK, SOLOMON5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual16%since 11/09/2015
LANDA, JUDY5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual32%since 11/09/2015
PLATSCHEK, RICHARD5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual32%since 11/09/2015
SCHUCK, ROBERT5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual16%since 11/09/2015
PLATSCHEK, RICHARDOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/09/2015

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335180. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.