Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Buffalo, New York
- 45
- Citations from health inspectionsNew York average: 20 a home
- 3
- Residents harmed or put in dangerNew York average: 0.8 a home
- $270,708
- 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
11 inspection visits produced 45 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in three findings. Federal fines came to $270,708 (two fines).
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 5 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.04 hours each dayThe New York average is 3.63 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.41 hours each dayThe New York average is 0.71 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 59.5%against the New York average of 40.3%
- Beds that are certified
- 173
- Ownership
- Limited Liability company (for profit)
- Chain
- The Sherman Family, with seven homes
- Street address
- 64 Hager Street, Buffalo, New York 14208
- 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 June 9, 2026
Four citations dated March 27, 2026
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, 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.
- F557 Respect, Dignity, and Personal Belongings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
14 citations dated Oct. 10, 2025
- F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F841 Physician Medical Director: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F742 Mental Health and Trauma Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F685 Help Getting Vision and Hearing Care: 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.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, widespread.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated June 18, 2025
- F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated April 4, 2025
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Dec. 31, 2024
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Dec. 16, 2024
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
11 citations dated May 23, 2024
- F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F684 Quality of Care: 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, found on a complaint visit.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: immediate danger to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F557 Respect, Dignity, and Personal Belongings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F553 Resident Involvement in Care Planning: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated Jan. 25, 2024
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Sept. 18, 2023
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Eight citations dated Feb. 9, 2023
- F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F919 Working Call System in Bathrooms: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F836 Licensed and Following All Laws: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: 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.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 10, 2025 | Fine | $198,242 |
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $72,466 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
Seven people with an ownership stake are also listed by CMS.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 335164. Other homes in New York.