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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

(716) 886-4377

About Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation expertise to Buffalo, New York with compassionate, personalized care. Our experienced team supports recovery and healing through evidence-based therapies and attentive medical supervision designed to help residents regain independence.

Community at a glance

Capacity

173 residents

Location

Buffalo, NY

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

64 HAGER STREET, Buffalo, New York 14208

(716) 886-4377

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility list, kept for homes with a history of serious quality problems.
  • Medicare flags Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.

At its most recent standard inspection, on October 10, 2025, state inspectors cited 20 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 3 minutes with each resident a day, below the New York average of 3 hours 38 minutes.

Medicare fined Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center 2 times in the last three years, $270,708 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 3 minutesBelow the New York average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day25 minutesBelow the New York average
Nursing staff who left in the past year60%Above the New York average

Inspections

36 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 9, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintAlready fixed before the inspection
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintAlready fixed before the inspection

March 27, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected May 8, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 8, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 8, 2026
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 8, 2026
October 10, 2025 · Standard inspection · 14 citations+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Immediate danger to residents, widespread (level L)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • Provide 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 5, 2025
  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 5, 2025
June 18, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 1, 2025
April 4, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 23, 2025
December 31, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 5, 2025
December 16, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 24, 2025
May 23, 2024 · Standard inspection · 11 citations+
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Immediate danger to residents, widespread (level L)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Immediate danger to residents, widespread (level L)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 5, 2024
January 25, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 15, 2024

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $270,708 in the last three years.

  • October 10, 2025Fine: $198,242
  • May 23, 2024Fine: $72,466

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Nhrc Acquisition LLC
Medicare-certified beds
173
Average residents per day
155
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
January 1, 1967
Part of a chain
The Sherman Family, 7 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
335164

Location

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64 HAGER STREETBuffalo, NY 14208

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Questions about Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

How did Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on October 10, 2025 and cited 20 health deficiencies, 6 of them from complaint investigations. The New York average is 8.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 3 minutes with each resident per day, including 25 minutes from registered nurses. 60% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center 2 times in the last three years, totaling $270,708.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Buffalo Skilled Nursing in New York Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026