Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C

CCN 335663 · SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF SOUTHTOWNS LLC · Erie · NY · For profit - Individual · SAPPHIRE CARE GROUP chain · 120 certified beds


Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1983-08-01, Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C is a 120-bed nursing home in Buffalo, New York, averaging 112.6 residents a day.

Has Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C been cited for violations?

CMS lists 22 health-inspection deficiencies for Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C since 2023-01-30, 16 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is F; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-30.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-30F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-12-09F0725, F0804, F0812Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-12-09F0584, F0880Honor 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-12-09F0554, F0561, F0677, F0684, F0686Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2025-01-27F0684, F0803, F0806Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D
2024-04-26F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D
2024-04-26F0836Ensure 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
2023-01-30F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2023-01-30F0686, F0694, F0698, F0804, F0812Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D

How is Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C staffed relative to the NY average?

MeasureThis facilityNY average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.442033.62468
Total nursing staff turnover (%)43.440.3
Average number of residents per day112.6168.0

Who owns Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C, and what chain is it in?

Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C is registered with CMS as For profit - Individual, operates under the legal business name SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF SOUTHTOWNS LLC and belongs to the SAPPHIRE CARE GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTABRAMCZYK, SOLOMON, LANDA, JUDY, PLATSCHEK, RICHARD, SCHUCK, ROBERTsince 11/09/2015
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSAFIRE REHABILITATION OF SOUTHTOWNS LLCsince 11/09/2015
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLPLATSCHEK, RICHARDsince 11/09/2015
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTSTEINBERG, MOSHEsince 11/09/2015

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