Buffalo, NY

Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtown, L L C

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $10,489 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY

(716) 566-5252

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

115

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Sapphire Care Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1983-08-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

8 facilities

Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.57

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.75

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.05

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.37

All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.32

RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.81

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.33

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.08

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.59

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.47

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.33

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

49%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

13,398

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

5.72

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9806

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Baseline 22.19% · Performance 22.88% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

Baseline 7.60% · Performance 8.57% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

1.79

Baseline 60.68% · Performance 56.36% · Measure score 1.79 · Achievement 1.79 · Improvement 0.71

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.50

Baseline 2.77 hours · Performance 3.07 hours · Measure score 0.50 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.50

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	9.25%	10.72% 1.5 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 99 · Observed rate 7.07% · Lower 95% interval 6.44%
Discharge to community	40.47%	50.57% 10.1 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 90 · Observed rate 31.11% · Lower 95% interval 30.8%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.19	1.02 0.2 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	94.19%	95.27% 1.1 pts worse	Numerator 146 · Denominator 155
Falls with major injury	2.58%	0.77% 1.8 pts worse	Numerator 4 · Denominator 155
Discharge self-care score	58.93%	53.69% 5.2 pts better	Numerator 66 · Denominator 112
Discharge mobility score	64.29%	50.94% 13.4 pts better	Numerator 72 · Denominator 112
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	2.58%	2.29% 0.3 pts worse	Numerator 4 · Denominator 155 · Adjusted rate 2.48%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	8.57%	7.12% 1.5 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 66 · Observed rate 12.12% · Lower 95% interval 5.09%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	1.29%	8.2% 6.9 pts worse	Numerator 2 · Denominator 155
Staff flu vaccination coverage	37.25%	42% 4.8 pts worse	Numerator 95 · Denominator 255
Discharge function score	77.68%	56.45% 21.2 pts better	Numerator 87 · Denominator 112
Transfer of health information to provider	94.29%	95.95% 1.7 pts worse	Numerator 33 · Denominator 35
Transfer of health information to patient	96.36%	96.28% 0.1 pts better	Numerator 53 · Denominator 55
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	26.19%	25.2% 1 pts better	Numerator 22 · Denominator 84

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.2	1.7 0.5 pts worse	1.9 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 4.9 · Expected 4.3 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.7	1.3 0.4 pts worse	1.8 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 2.9 · Expected 2.8 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	82.7%	91.2% 8.5 pts worse	93.4% 10.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 64.4% · Q2 82.5% · Q3 90.1% · Q4 92.6% · 4Q avg 82.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	99.1%	95.3% 3.8 pts better	95.5% 3.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.1%	3.0% 1.9 pts better	3.3% 2.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	20.5%	18.5% 2 pts worse	11.4% 9.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.3% · Q2 21.3% · Q3 20.2% · Q4 11.0% · 4Q avg 20.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	5.8%	6.1% 0.3 pts better	5.4% 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 8.2% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 5.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	13.9%	13.5% 0.4 pts worse	19.6% 5.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.9% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 12.4% · Q4 14.9% · 4Q avg 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	15.5%	14.8% 0.7 pts worse	16.7% 1.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.2% · Q2 13.7% · Q3 14.7% · Q4 20.0% · 4Q avg 15.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	11.2%	15.1% 3.9 pts better	16.3% 5.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.1% · Q2 5.5% · Q3 10.9% · Q4 13.2% · 4Q avg 11.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	10.5%	15.5% 5 pts better	14.9% 4.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 8.1% · Q3 14.5% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 10.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.6%	0.6% About the same	1.0% 0.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.6%	1.4% 0.8 pts better	1.7% 1.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	23.6%	20.8% 2.8 pts worse	19.8% 3.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.1% · Q2 20.6% · Q3 31.8% · Q4 21.1% · 4Q avg 23.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	8.5%	6.9% 1.6 pts worse	5.1% 3.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.7% · Q2 8.0% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 11.8% · 4Q avg 8.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	89.9%	76.7% 13.2 pts better	81.7% 8.2 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.6% · Q2 89.6% · Q3 85.8% · Q4 87.2% · 4Q avg 89.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	4.2%	9.7% 5.5 pts better	12.0% 7.8 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.2% · Observed 4.9% · Expected 12.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.5%	1.2% 0.3 pts worse	1.6% 0.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 1.5% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	92.5%	78.8% 13.7 pts better	79.7% 12.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	21.4%	20.6% 0.8 pts worse	23.9% 2.5 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.4% · Observed 25.6% · Expected 28.6% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-09 · Fire 2025-12-09

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-26 · Fire 2024-04-26

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-01-30 · Fire 2023-01-30

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-02-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-02-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-02-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-02-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-02-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-06-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-06-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-03-21

C · Minimal harm 2023-01-30

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-03-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2026-02-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2026-02-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-02-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2026-02-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-02-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2026-02-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2026-02-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-02-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-02-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-02-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-27

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-03-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-27

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-03-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-27

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2025-03-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-06-11

C · Minimal harm 2024-04-26

F836 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-06-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2023-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-30

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-03-15

Penalties and ownership