Schoellkopf Health Center
Niagara Falls, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335376) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (716) 278-4578 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Schoellkopf Health Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Schoellkopf Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.3%.
Schoellkopf Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Schoellkopf Health Center is a non-profit, Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Niagara Falls, New York, certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 112.4 residents. The facility has been federally certified since January 1973.
According to CMS Care Compare, Schoellkopf Health Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars. These four ratings measure different aspects of care — inspections, quality outcomes, and staffing — and families should weigh all of them rather than the overall score alone.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.3%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. The data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Schoellkopf Health Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS classifies as at the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 54.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 112.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not list a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 3, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; here those are 3, 2, 5, and 3 stars respectively, each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 7162784578 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7162784578 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335376?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.