CAverage · score 42/100 · #398 of 593 in New York
Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility
1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14203 · 300 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 5.4 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in New York
13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 275)bottom quarter
$129,149 in fines in 3 years
Why Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against New York nursing homes in the same size band (large, 300 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility at a Glance
C
42/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.41 h.
99<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 275.
3<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
43<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $129,149 fines, 0 denials.
6<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: New York, large facilities · CMS record 335834 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone7167483101
CountyErie
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds300
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.