Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
12 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F550 - Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F584 - Safe Environment
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.
F636 - Resident Assessment
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F690 - Incontinence
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F693 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Ensure 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.
F732 - Nurse Staffing Information
Post nurse staffing information every day.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F867 - Program feedback, data systems and monitoring
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the June 17, 2025 survey of Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing?
This was a inspection survey of Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing on June 17, 2025. The surveyor cited 12 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing on June 17, 2025?
Yes, 12 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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