Public Record
Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 300
- Avg. residents per day
- 257.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 38
- Inspections on file
- 9
- Last inspection
- 2026-03-05
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Citations
38 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
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.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0781Generalpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0835Generalpotential for harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- 0867Generalpotential for harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0623Generalno actual harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0625Generalno actual harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
- 0700Generalpotential for harm
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0886Generalpotential for harm
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0754Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility?
- Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Buffalo, NY, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 335834.
- What is the CMS rating for Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility?
- Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility have?
- Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility is certified for 300 beds. It serves an average of 257.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility have?
- Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility has 38 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility last inspected?
- Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility was last inspected on March 5, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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