Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo, NY

Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Buffalo, New York. It is located in Erie county at 1014 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, New York 14209. You can reach out to the office of Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing via phone at (716) 883-6782. This skilled nursing facility has 200 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 93.4%. Its legal business name is Delaware Operations Assoc LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of Centers Health Care, a chain of 36 nursing homes.

Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (Medicare CCN 335638) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1980 (46 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in June, 2025.

Contact Information

Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
1014 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, New York 14209
(716) 883-6782

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Nursing Home Profile

NameBuffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Location1014 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, New York
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds200
Occupancy Rate93.4%
Medicare ID (CCN)335638
Legal Business NameDelaware Operations Assoc LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainCenters Health Care (36 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1639581036
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameDelaware Heights Receiver LLC
Address1014 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone Number716-993-6782

NPI Number1689055295
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameDelaware Operations Assoc LLC
Doing Business AsBuffalo Center for Rehabiltation and Healthcare
Address1014 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone Number716-883-6782

NPI Number1932408747
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameDrnc LLC
Doing Business AsDelaware Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Address1014 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone Number716-883-6782

NPI Number1952402372
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameBtnh Inc
Doing Business AsDelaware Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Address1014 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone Number716-883-6782

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.223.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.520.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day10.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.72.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.773.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.290.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.150.07
Total nursing staff turnover60.2%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover80%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home10.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)Yes
Number of Fines2
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$139,721
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties2

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in June, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing for 17 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 36 citations since 2022 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Nov 12, 2025Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 29, 2025
Nov 12, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 29, 2025
Nov 12, 2025Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
F0573, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 29, 2025
Nov 12, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 29, 2025
Nov 12, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 29, 2025
Jul 1, 2025Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, patternCorrected by Aug 27, 2025
Jul 1, 2025Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835, Administration, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Aug 27, 2025
Jul 1, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 27, 2025
Jul 1, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 27, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 6, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 6, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925, Environmental, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 6, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 6, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 6, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 6, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 6, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 15, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 6, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 15, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, widespreadCorrected by Aug 6, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, widespreadCorrected by Aug 6, 2025
Apr 11, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 6, 2025
Apr 11, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 6, 2025
May 7, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 25, 2024
May 7, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 25, 2024
May 7, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 25, 2024
Oct 18, 2022Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 16, 2022
Oct 18, 2022Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 16, 2022
Oct 18, 2022Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 16, 2022
Oct 18, 2022Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 16, 2022

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased13.8613.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight9.125.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.770.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.771.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms17.9912.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.073.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.9393.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine97.7682.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.51.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened10.2414.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication7.2119.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine88.1195.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine91.0479.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers6.554.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence22.3319.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication12.5515.38

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