Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility
Buffalo, New York
1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14203
Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $129,149
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.01 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.01 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.34 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.10 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 2 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 300 certified beds · ~268 avg residents/day (89% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility is a 300-bed non-profit corporate nursing home located in Buffalo, New York. The facility holds a 2-star overall rating from CMS, reflecting a 5-star rating for both staffing levels and quality measures alongside a 1-star rating for health inspections. It provides long-term care and skilled nursing services within an urban clinical setting.
Location
1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14203, Buffalo, NY
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility?
- Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility score on health inspections?
- Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility?
- Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility have?
- Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility has 300 certified beds.
- Does Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility located?
- Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility is located at 1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14203, Buffalo, New York.
- How can I contact Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility?
- You can reach Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility by phone at +1 716-748-3101.
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About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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