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621 Tenth Street Niagara Falls, NY 14302 · Niagara County
All 3 nursing homes in Niagara Falls, NY (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 335376 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Schoellkopf Health Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Schoellkopf Health Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the New York average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.69 hours per resident per day at Schoellkopf Health Center, above the New York median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.43 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.44 hours, 7% below its all-week average. 49.7% of nursing staff left within a year (New York median 38.3%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Schoellkopf Health Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Schoellkopf Health Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet New York's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
This home is located in a hospital.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on August 22, 2025 and found 7 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 19 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 19 citations at Schoellkopf Health Center across 6 inspection dates, 5 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 18 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (4) and environmental (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests" (tag F0925, level F, August 22, 2025). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 22, 2025 · 8 citations · includes complaint inspection
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
DTry 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.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
BObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
May 6, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
February 12, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
November 12, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
August 22, 2023 · 5 citations
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DImplement 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.
November 23, 2021 · 2 citations
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DImplement 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.
Questions to ask on a tour of Schoellkopf Health Center
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 22, 2023. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Nursing staff turnover was 49.7% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Schoellkopf Health Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara FallsEmergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5Median ER visit 3h 49m for patients treated and sent home
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4.3 mi
Mount St Mary's Hospital and Health Center LewistonEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 36m for patients treated and sent home
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11.7 mi
Kenmore Mercy Hospital BuffaloEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 56m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties), October 2026. Inspection citations and penalties cover the last three years. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data · Report a problem with this listing. Is this your nursing home? Feature it here.