Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C
300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220
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How Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C Compares
Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Buffalo, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.5%) is below the New York average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Buffalo, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.1% — worse than the New York average of 13.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.5% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (83% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.9% — worse than the New York average of 6.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.9% — worse than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C with other nursing homes in Buffalo.
How is Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.1% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.5% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Buffalo
Buffalo sits in Erie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 165,159 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $59,464
- Median home value
- $160,700
Demographics for Erie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Buffalo.
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