Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility
1031 Michigan Ave · Buffalo, NY · 14203 · 7167483101
300 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$129,149 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.18 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $129,149 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024
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 consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 16, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 16, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C September 16, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C September 16, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2022
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.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2022
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2020
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.
Corrected March 21, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2020
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 21, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2020
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 21, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 16, 2024 | Fine | $129,149 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335834 · certified since December 5, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.