Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility, Buffalo
1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14203 · 1.3 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
- 300 beds
- Nonprofit
Nursing Home in Buffalo, NY · CMS Data August 2026
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
How Does Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Rate?
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 160-bed for-profit nursing home in Buffalo, NY. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.5 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on February 13, 2025, cited 12 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.5 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 12
- Certified beds
- 160
200 Seventh Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality measures | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.5 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.4 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.1 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 2.9 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 61% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 50% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | February 13, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 12 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 4 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $10,868 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 14% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 0.8% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 11% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 4.3% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 14% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 21% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 160 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 158 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | WATERFRONT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATES LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | CENTERS HEALTH CARE (36 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | April 1975 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Other Nursing Homes Near Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
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Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Buffalo
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1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality2/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
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Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin, Buffalo
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2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality3/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
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Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Buffalo
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2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
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St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center, Buffalo
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- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
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Terrace View Long Term Care Facility, Buffalo
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3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
- 390 beds
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