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Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin

Nursing Home Facility

1205 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin
On our watch list. This nursing home has been flagged for serious inspection violations. Please review its state inspection record carefully before deciding. About our watch list.

Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin is a senior care community located in Buffalo, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Buffalo area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (716) 885-3838.

Operated by The Grand Healthcare, which runs 15 communities in our directory.

With 95 beds, Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Buffalo average about 147 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 97% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2024 and recorded 10 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Buffalo average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 47%.

The community is located in Erie County, NY.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 21 problems at Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin. None of them caused harm to a resident. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 19, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 19, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Environmental

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Inspected August 2024. Corrected by October 7, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    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.

    Inspected August 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by October 7, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Inspected August 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by October 7, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Inspected August 2024. Corrected by October 7, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Inspected August 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by October 7, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Inspected August 2024. Corrected by October 7, 2024.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    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.

    Inspected August 2024. Corrected by October 7, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nutrition and Dietary

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Inspected August 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by October 7, 2024.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Church related
  • Beds / units 95
  • Religious affiliation Church Based
  • Occupancy 97%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
  • Annual staff turnover 47%
  • Last health inspection August 2024

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