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Elderwood At Amherst
4459 Bailey Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 92 beds, Elderwood At Amherst serves Amherst in Erie County, New York and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 4, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $25K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 57.4%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Erie Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 14 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57.4% | 50.5% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $25,262 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (33 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Apr 2025, 15 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×9 E ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2022 |
| 3 May 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2023 | Fine | $25,262 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 57.4%, RNs 53.8%; 3 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.3% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 11.7% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.7% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: 4459 Bailey Avenue Operating Company Llc. Chain: Elderwood (17 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Erie County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn View Health Care Facility L L C | Hamburg | 230 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3.0 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Beechwood Health Care Center, Inc. | Getzville | 272 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2.9 | — | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Eden Rehabilitation Nursing Center | Eden | 40 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15.0 | — | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Father Baker Manor | Orchard Park | 160 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5.0 | $22K | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Fox Run At Orchard Park | Orchard Park | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.3 | — | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Harris Hill Nursing Facility, L L C | Williamsville | 192 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 7.3 | — | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Mcauley Residence | Kenmore | 160 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5.0 | — | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility | Lackawanna | 84 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.8 | — | 24 Jul 2025 |
All 33 facilities in Erie County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Elderwood At Amherst been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Elderwood At Amherst been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $25K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Elderwood At Amherst compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Elderwood At Amherst?
It is part of the Elderwood chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Elderwood At Amherst last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.