Nursing homes › New York › Safire Rehabilitation of Southtown, L L C
300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 · 7165665252 · 120 certified beds
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).
Total nurse staffing: 3.44 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.48. Weekend total: 3.04. Nursing staff turnover: 43%.
All-time on record: 22 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-29 |
| 2025-12-09 | 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 2026-02-04 |
| 2025-12-09 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-04 |
| 2025-12-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-04 |
| 2025-12-09 | 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 2026-02-04 |
| 2025-12-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-04 |
| 2025-12-09 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-04 |
| 2025-12-09 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-04 |
| 2025-12-09 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-04 |
| 2025-12-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-04 |
| 2025-12-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-04 |
| 2025-01-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-01-27 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-01-27 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2024-04-26 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-11 |
| 2024-04-26 | 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. | C | Health | corrected 2024-06-11 |
| 2023-01-30 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-30 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-30 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-30 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-30 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-17 | Fine | $10,489 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABRAMCZYK, SOLOMON | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 16% | since 11/09/2015 |
| LANDA, JUDY | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 32% | since 11/09/2015 |
| PLATSCHEK, RICHARD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 32% | since 11/09/2015 |
| SCHUCK, ROBERT | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 16% | since 11/09/2015 |
| SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF SOUTHTOWNS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/09/2015 |
| PLATSCHEK, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/09/2015 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335663. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.