# Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C

Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing home (Nursing home · SNF / NF) in Buffalo, NY, CMS Certification Number 335663, with 120 certified beds and about 109 residents per day. CMS rates it 2/5 overall (health inspections 2/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 4/5).

## Key facts
- Status: Active CMS certification
- Address: 300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 (Erie County)
- Ownership type: For profit - Individual
- State license: New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH); license 1401342N (facility ID 3084), active, 120 licensed beds, licensee Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, LLC, as of 2026-10-23

- Operator (legal business name): [Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns LLC](https://carefield.site/operator/op-safire-rehabilitation-of-southtowns-llc)
- CMS chain: [Sapphire Care Group](https://carefield.site/chain/cms-chain-590) — 8 facilities

- Phone: 7165665252
- Medicare Care Compare: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335663

## Inspection record
8 inspections in the CMS window (latest 2026-04-30); 32 citations (22 health, 10 fire safety); 0 at actual harm and 0 at immediate jeopardy; 0 without a verified correction at last report. CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years; no citation in that window is not proof of a clean history.
- 2026-04-30 — [F-0689](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0689) Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2025-12-09 — [K-0324](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0324) Provide properly protected cooking facilities. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [K-0345](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0345) Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [K-0355](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0355) Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [K-0363](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0363) Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [K-0712](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0712) Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [F-0554](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0554) Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [F-0561](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0561) Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [F-0584](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0584) 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. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [F-0677](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0677) Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [F-0684](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0684) Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [F-0686](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0686) Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [F-0725](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0725) Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [F-0804](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0804) Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [F-0812](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0812) Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. — scope/severity F (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-12-09 — [F-0880](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0880) Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2025-01-27 — [F-0684](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0684) Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2025-01-27 — [F-0803](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0803) 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. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2025-01-27 — [F-0806](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0806) Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2024-04-26 — [K-0281](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0281) Install proper backup exit lighting. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- …and 12 more on the source page.

## Penalties
No fines or payment denials in the CMS penalties file (about the last three years).

## Staffing (PBJ, hours per resident per day)
- Total nurse: 3.60097 (state avg 3.68718, US 3.90085)
- RN: 0.48603
- Nursing staff turnover: 42.4%

## Owners and managers of record (CMS disclosures)
- Judy Landa — Direct owner, 32%, since 2015-11-09
- Richard Platschek — Direct owner, 32%, since 2015-11-09
- Solomon Abramczyk — Direct owner, 16%, since 2015-11-09
- Robert Schuck — Direct owner, 16%, since 2015-11-09
- [Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns LLC](https://carefield.site/owner/org-safire-rehabilitation-of-southtowns-llc) — Indirect owner, 100%, since 2015-11-09
- Richard Platschek — Operational / managerial control, since 2015-11-09

## Nearby nursing homes
- [Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-335308) — 0.9 km, CMS overall 5/5
- [Seneca Health Care Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-335504) — 2.5 km, CMS overall 3/5
- [Garden Gate Health Care Facility](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-335634) — 6.7 km, CMS overall 3/5
- [Elderwood at Cheektowaga](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-335752) — 8.4 km, CMS overall 1/5
- [Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-335834) — 8.7 km, CMS overall 2/5
- [Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-335437) — 9.1 km, CMS overall 1/5
- [Fox Run at Orchard Park](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-335854) — 9.4 km, CMS overall 5/5
- [Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-335638) — 10 km, CMS overall 1/5

## Sources
- cms_provider_info: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/4pq5-n9py/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=335663&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_ownership: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/y2hd-n93e/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=335663&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_health_deficiencies: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/r5ix-sfxw/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=335663&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_fire_safety_deficiencies: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/ifjz-ge4w/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=335663&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_penalties: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/g6vv-u9sr/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=335663&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_inspection_dates: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/svdt-c123/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=335663&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D

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Source page: https://carefield.site/facility/cms-335663 · Carefield — Senior Care Intelligence. Facts come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes). Missing data never means no issue exists.