Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility
Buffalo, Erie County, New York · CCN 335834 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 300 certified beds, 258 residents a day on average. 30 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $129,149.
On record
- Abuse icon. CMS marks this facility for a citation of abuse that led to harm, or a repeated potential for it, within the recent inspection cycles.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 5.41067 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.16222 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 4.62041 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.6% (registered nurses 16.7%) |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-05 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04 |
| 2025-04-24 complaint survey |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-23 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-09-16 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0835 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-09-16 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-09-16 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-09-16 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-09-16 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-09-16 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-09-16 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-05-22 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-30 |
| 2022-08-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-28 |
| 2022-08-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-28 |
| 2022-08-30 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-28 |
| 2022-08-30 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-28 |
| 2022-08-30 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-28 |
| 2022-08-30 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-28 |
| 2022-08-30 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0886 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-28 |
| 2020-01-22 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-03-21 |
| 2020-01-22 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-03-21 |
| 2020-01-22 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-03-21 |
| 2020-01-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-03-21 |
| 2020-01-22 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-03-21 |
| 2020-01-22 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-03-21 |
| 2020-01-22 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-03-21 |
| 2020-01-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-03-21 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 | Fine | $129,149 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleida Health Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2011-12-03 |
| Prudential Huntoon Paige Associates, LLC. Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | — | 1998-04-01 |
| Barkowski, Rakhi Individual | contracted managing employee | — | 2024-04-01 |
| Aquino, Nicholas Individual | corporate director | — | 2015-05-01 |
| Beauford, Thomas Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-04-01 |
| Boyd, Donald Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-07-11 |
| Chevli, K Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-04-01 |
| Clemo, Lorrie Individual | corporate director | — | 2017-05-01 |
| Crosby, Gary Individual | corporate director | — | 2017-05-01 |
| Eddib, Abeer Individual | corporate director | — | 2019-06-01 |
| Javed, Muhammed Individual | corporate director | — | 2019-05-01 |
| Maggio, William Individual | corporate director | — | 2015-05-01 |
| Matthews, George Individual | corporate director | — | 2008-05-01 |
| Mcevoy, Timothy Individual | corporate director | — | 2019-06-01 |
| O'Leary, Paul Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-04-01 |
| Persons, John Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-04-01 |
| Ross, Christopher Individual | corporate director | — | 2015-05-01 |
| Rusin, Mary Lou Individual | corporate director | — | 2015-05-01 |
| Barrett, Ian Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-10-01 |
| Boyd, Donald Individual | corporate officer | — | 2009-05-01 |
| Bryant, Shannon Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-12-01 |
| Chisholm, Hugh Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-04-01 |
| Drake, Matthew Individual | corporate officer | — | 2021-12-05 |
| Hardy, Stephen Individual | corporate officer | — | 2019-03-11 |
| Hughes, Michael Individual | corporate officer | — | 2004-09-01 |
| Mineo, Michael Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Nadler, Jamie Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-04-01 |
| Quint-Bouzid, Marjorie Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-04-01 |
| Snyder, Kenneth Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-04-01 |
| Spaulding, Alyson Individual | corporate officer | — | 2014-08-01 |
| Chisholm, Hugh Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2024-04-01 |
| Drake, Matthew Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2021-12-05 |
| Dunn, Jennifer Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2024-04-01 |
| Hardy, Stephen Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2019-03-11 |
| Hart, Jonathan Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2024-04-01 |
| Mccrorey, Angela Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2019-06-01 |
| O'Connell, Katie Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2018-06-01 |
| Ormond, Jo Ann Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2019-08-19 |
| Silvestrini, Corin Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2024-04-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Erie County.