Nursing home · Buffalo, NY
Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, LLC
300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 · (716) 566-5252
Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, LLC is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Buffalo, New York (Erie County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1983. On average it cares for 109 residents a day (about 91% of its certified beds). It is part of Sapphire Care Group, a group of 8 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.60 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.49 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.19 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 58% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | December 9, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 11 above the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Individual. Legal business name: Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, LLC?
CMS rates Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, LLC 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, LLC have?
120 certified beds, with an average of 109 residents a day.
Does Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, LLC accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, LLC?
(716) 566-5252. Address: 300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).