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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Schoellkopf Health Center
621 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302 · Niagara County
62
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (111 of 120 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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Niagara Falls
Schoellkopf Health Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Niagara Falls, NY, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 111 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.88 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.45 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.8%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.88 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Niagara Falls, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 111
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335376
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
- 3.88
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.45
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 57.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-22
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-22Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
2025-08-22Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-08-22Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-08-22Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-08-22Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
2025-08-22Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed …
2025-08-22Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-08-22Severity B — minimalNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
621 Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, NY
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Schoellkopf Health Center
How much does Schoellkopf Health Center cost?
Schoellkopf Health Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Niagara Falls, 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 Schoellkopf Health Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Schoellkopf Health Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Schoellkopf Health Center?
Staff provide about 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Schoellkopf Health Center?
Schoellkopf Health Center has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Schoellkopf Health Center have availability?
Typically 92% full (111 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Schoellkopf Health Center offer?
Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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