Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at ACMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 292 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052
- CCN
- 335281
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 320
- Chain
- Absolut Care
- Residents per day
- 203
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at A an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 20 Dec 2024. The latest survey cycle has 5 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New York is 7. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Erie County median | New York median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 33 homes in the county, 593 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | New York median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 20 Dec 2024 | 5 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 28 Jun 2023 | 5 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 4 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0758 | Implement 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jun 2023 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | C | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 4 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2021 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2021 |
| 11 Aug 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2021 |
| 11 Aug 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2021 |
| 11 Aug 2021 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2021 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | New York median | New York average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.37 | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.28 | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.99 | 0.76 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | 2.15 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.80 | 3.10 | 3.18 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 42.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, New York median
- 38.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 14.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.3% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Aurora Park, LLC
- Chain
- Absolut Care (5 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolut Facilities Management, LLC | Direct ownership interest | 7 Jun 2007 | |
| Highgate Medical Group PC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Nov 2022 | |
| Bonadio & Co LLP | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2025 | |
| Favorite Healthcare Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2025 | |
| Highgate Medical Group PC | Adp of the snf | 20 Nov 2025 | |
| Rca Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2025 | |
| Sga H. Care Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2025 | |
| The McGuire Group | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2025 | |
| Vestracare Inc. | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Erie County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Run at Orchard Park | Orchard Park | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 7 Mar 2025 | |
| Father Baker Manor | Orchard Park | 5 of 5 | 2 | $21,645 | 6 Nov 2024 | |
| Greenfield Health & Rehab Center | Lancaster | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 8 Aug 2025 | |
| Elderwood at Lancaster | Lancaster | 3 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 22 Nov 2024 | |
| Seneca Health Care Center | West Seneca | 3 of 5 | 5 | $9,110 | 8 Nov 2024 | |
| Garden Gate Health Care Facility | Cheektowaga | 2 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 19 Mar 2025 | |
| Elderwood at Cheektowaga | Cheektowaga | 1 of 5 | 23 | $0 | 23 Apr 2026 | |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C | Buffalo | 2 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 9 Dec 2025 | |
| Elderwood at Hamburg | Hamburg | 3 of 5 | 7 | $16,900 | 4 Jun 2025 | |
| Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility | Lackawanna | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 24 Jul 2025 | |
| Autumn View Health Care Facility L L C | Hamburg | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 13 Mar 2026 | |
| Harris Hill Nursing Facility, L L C | Williamsville | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 21 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at A (CCN 335281). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/absolut-center-for-nursing-and-rehabilitation-at-a-east-aurora-ny-335281/
Provenance
- Licence
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at A last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 20 Dec 2024. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 5 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 28 Jun 2023.
- Who operates Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at A?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Absolut Care. The CMS ownership file names Highgate Medical Group PC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at A a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in New York as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.