Provider Name: SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF NORTHTOWNS, L L C
Address: 2799 SHERIDAN DRIVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14150
Phone: (716) 837-4466
County: Erie (240)
Ownership Type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds: 100
Average Residents Per Day: 86.8 ()
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No
Legal Business Name: SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF NORTHTOWNS LLC
First Approved Date: January 28, 1972
Affiliated Entity: SAPPHIRE CARE GROUP (590)
Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:
Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N
Resident Family Council: Resident
Sprinkler System Status: Yes
Overall Rating: 1 ()
Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()
QM Rating: 2 ()
Long Stay QM Rating: 2 ()
Short Stay QM Rating: 1 ()
Staffing Rating: 2 ()
Staffing Report Note:
PT Staffing Note:
Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.47241, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.9465, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.7280, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.6746
Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.14702
Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.45965, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.4000
PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0774
Nurse Staff Turnover: 55.2, Nurse Turnover Note:
RN Turnover: 61.1, RN Turnover Note:
Admin Left Number: , Admin Turnover Note: 6
Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.1682, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.9512, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.5055
Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.32307, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7343, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.5426
Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.60593
Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.00825
Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-09-18 (Score: 56), Cycle 2: 2021-11-19 (Score: 44), Cycle 3: 2020-02-18 (Score: 165)
Total Weighted Health Score: 70.167
Reported Incidents: 6, Substantiated Complaints: 3
Infection Control Citations: 0
Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 52851.50, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1
Location and GPS: 2799 SHERIDAN DRIVE,TONAWANDA,NY,14150 (42.9808, -78.830)
Process Date: 2024-03-01
Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-10-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-03-07
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-21
Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity: K - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-21
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-08
Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.
Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Health, Deficiency: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0004, Version: New
Description: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0039, Version: New
Description: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New
Description: Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Fire Safety Evaluation Survey on
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New
Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0225, Version: New
Description: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New
Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New
Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New
Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0374, Version: New
Description: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0531, Version: New
Description: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction on
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0741, Version: New
Description: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0754, Version: New
Description: Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New
Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction on
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New
Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0921, Version: New
Description: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New
Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-30
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New
Description: Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Waiver has been granted on
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New
Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0225, Version: New
Description: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0311, Version: New
Description: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New
Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New
Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0325, Version: New
Description: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New
Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New
Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0355, Version: New
Description: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0374, Version: New
Description: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0521, Version: New
Description: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0531, Version: New
Description: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New
Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0754, Version: New
Description: Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New
Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New
Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0921, Version: New
Description: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New
Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-06
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0035, Version: New
Description: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New
Description: Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Waiver has been granted on
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0225, Version: New
Description: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0311, Version: New
Description: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New
Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New
Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New
Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29
Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New
Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.
Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-06-29