ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility

1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14203

CMS 2/5 stars #22 of 34 in Erie County (716) 748-3101
Certified beds
300
Occupancy
86%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $129,149 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

16/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.01 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.16 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 32% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $129,149 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.41 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.16 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.62 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 31.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 30 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 16, 2024 (1 year ago).

E Mar 5, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 24, 2025 F0695 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

L Sep 16, 2024 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom 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.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

G Sep 16, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

F Sep 16, 2024 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 16, 2024 F0835

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 16, 2024 F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
PRUDENTIAL HUNTOON PAIGE ASSOCIATES, LLC. Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
BARKOWSKI, RAKHI Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CHISHOLM, HUGH Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
DRAKE, MATTHEW Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
DUNN, JENNIFER Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
HARDY, STEPHEN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
HART, JONATHAN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
MCCROREY, ANGELA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
O'CONNELL, KATIE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
ORMOND, JO ANN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
SILVESTRINI, CORIN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
AQUINO, NICHOLAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility

What is the ElderGrade for Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility? +

Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility? +

Residents receive an average of 5.41 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 30 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.