Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
822 Cedar Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 · (716) 282-1207
For profit - Corporation · 160 certified beds
Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2024, found 7 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 15, 2024 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.July 15, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 15, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 15, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 15, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 15, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 15, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.July 15, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.April 8, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 30, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.November 20, 2024 · F0728 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.July 15, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 22, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 21, 2023 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 21, 2023 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.72 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.65 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.68 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.7% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 160 |
| Average residents per day | 149.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Schoellkopf Health Center Niagara Falls · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Elderwood at Wheatfield Niagara Falls · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at G Gasport · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence Lewiston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Elderwood at Lockport Lockport · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.