Schoellkopf Health Center
621 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Schoellkopf Health Center Compares
Schoellkopf Health Center is a 120-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Niagara Falls, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.5%) is above the New York average of 6.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Niagara Falls, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.6% — better than the New York average of 13.7% (44% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the New York average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.5% — worse than the New York average of 6.5% (61% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 8.6% — better than the New York average of 20.5% (58% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Schoellkopf Health Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Schoellkopf Health Center with other nursing homes in Niagara Falls.
How is Schoellkopf Health Center 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 practices help Schoellkopf Health Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.6% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Schoellkopf Health Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Schoellkopf Health Center 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 Schoellkopf Health Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Schoellkopf Health Center's rating advantage in Niagara Falls?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls sits in Niagara County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 40,194 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 43.4 years
- Median household income
- $57,252
- Median home value
- $131,600
Demographics for Niagara County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Niagara Falls.
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