Buffalo, NY · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Buffalo's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
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Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
64 Hager Street, Buffalo, NY 14208 · Erie County
15
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 85% full (148 of 173 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Buffalo
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Buffalo, NY, with 173 certified beds and an average of about 148 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Sherman Family network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.10 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.46 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 59.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 19 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $270,858 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.10 hrs/resident/day)
- •19 deficiencies at last survey
- •$270,858 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Buffalo options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 173
- Avg. residents/day
- 148
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- The Sherman Family
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335164
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,420–$15,200/mo (median $13,450) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Buffalo prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.10
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.46
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 59.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation) (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 19
- Federal fines
- 3 ($270,858)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-10-10
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (44 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-27Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-03-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
2026-03-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2026-03-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2025-10-10Severity L — immediate jeopardyFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-10-10Severity F — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-10-10Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
2025-10-10Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-10 | Fine | $195,218 |
| 2024-05-23 | Fine | $72,466 |
| 2023-08-14 | Fine | $3,174 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
64 Hager Street, Buffalo, NY
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
How much does Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center cost?
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Buffalo, NY area typically runs $12,420–$15,200 per month (median $13,450, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Staff provide about 3.10 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 59.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 44 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-10-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have availability?
Typically 85% full (148 of 173 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offer?
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Buffalo, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 173 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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