Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Buffalo, NY

Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Buffalo, New York. It is located in Erie county at 64 Hager Street, Buffalo, New York 14208. You can reach out to the office of Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center via phone at (716) 886-4377. This skilled nursing facility has 173 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 89.83%. The nursing facility is a candidate for the "Special Focus Facility" program of CMS (nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems) and its legal business name is Nhrc Acquisition LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of The Sherman Family, a chain of 7 nursing homes.

Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (Medicare CCN 335164) 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 1967 (59 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in October, 2025.

Contact Information

Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
64 Hager Street, Buffalo, New York 14208
(716) 886-4377

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Nursing Home Profile

NameHumboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location64 Hager Street, Buffalo, New York
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds173
Occupancy Rate89.83%
Medicare ID (CCN)335164
Legal Business NameNhrc Acquisition LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainThe Sherman Family (7 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.6 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

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

NPI Number1538533278
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameNhrc Acquisition LLC
Doing Business AsHumboldt House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Address64 Hager St, Buffalo, NY 14208
Phone Number716-886-4377

NPI Number1992766265
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNiagara Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center.inc.
Address64 Hager St, Buffalo, NY 14208
Phone Number716-886-4377

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 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 Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 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 day3.043.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.410.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.630.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day22.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend2.83.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.240.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.120.07
Total nursing staff turnover59.5%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover56.3%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

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$270,666
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties2

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in October, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for 20 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 45 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 9, 2026Protect 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
Potential for harm, isolatedPast non-compliance (already corrected)
Jun 9, 2026Timely 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, isolatedPast non-compliance (already corrected)
Mar 27, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by May 8, 2026
Mar 27, 2026Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 8, 2026
Mar 27, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 8, 2026
Mar 27, 2026Provide 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, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 8, 2026
Oct 10, 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, Standard inspection
Immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Timely 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, widespreadCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
F0841, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 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
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 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 Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Oct 10, 2025Provide 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.
F0742, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 5, 2025
Jun 18, 2025Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925, Environmental, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 1, 2025
Apr 4, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 23, 2025
Dec 31, 2024Protect 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
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 5, 2025
Dec 16, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 24, 2025
May 23, 2024Protect 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, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected by Jul 5, 2024
May 23, 2024Timely 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, Complaint inspection
Immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected by Jul 5, 2024
May 23, 2024Honor 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 Jul 5, 2024
May 23, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 5, 2024
May 23, 2024Procure 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 Jul 5, 2024
May 23, 2024Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 5, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 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 increased13.5613.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight6.635.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.160.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.191.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms2.6412.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.383.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine84.9593.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine45.6482.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.051.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened9.7514.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication6.5319.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine82.5295.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine39.8679.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers5.874.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence18.9919.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication6.2315.38

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