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Elderwood At Cheektowaga
225 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
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.
Elderwood At Cheektowaga is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Cheektowaga, New York, certified for 172 beds and caring for about 152 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 8, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 63.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Erie Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 37 | 14 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.5 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.0% | 50.5% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 23 Apr 2026, 18 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×24 E ×3 F ×6 B ×2 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 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 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jul 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | C | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | B | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Nov 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 2 May 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 | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | 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 | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2022 |
| 3 Oct 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2022 |
| 3 Oct 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 63.0%, RNs 57.9%; 0 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 | 23.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.3% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.3% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.0% | 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: 225 Bennett Road 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 Cheektowaga been cited for?
37 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 Cheektowaga been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Elderwood At Cheektowaga compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Elderwood At Cheektowaga?
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 Cheektowaga last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Apr 2026.
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.