Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility, Buffalo, New York
- 30
- Citations from health inspectionsNew York average: 20 a home
- 2
- Residents harmed or put in dangerNew York average: 0.8 a home
- $129,149
- Fines from the federal governmentNew York average: $23,070 a home
- 2 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsNew York average: 3.0
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Six inspection visits produced 30 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Residents were found hurt in one case. Federal fines came to $129,149 (one fine).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 5 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 4 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 5.41 hours each dayThe New York average is 3.63 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 1.16 hours each dayThe New York average is 0.71 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 31.6%against the New York average of 40.3%
- Beds that are certified
- 300
- Ownership
- Corporation (non profit)
- Chain
- This home is not part of a chain
- Street address
- 1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, New York 14203
- County
- Erie
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Two citations dated March 5, 2026
One citation dated April 24, 2025
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
11 citations dated Sept. 16, 2024
- F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F700 Safe Use of Bed Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated May 22, 2024
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Seven citations dated Aug. 30, 2022
- F886 Coronavirus Testing for Residents and Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F758 Psychotropic Drugs and PRN Orders: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Eight citations dated Jan. 22, 2020
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 16, 2024 | Fine | $129,149 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The direct 100% owner is Kaleida Health.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 335834. Other homes in New York.