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Elderwood At Lancaster
1818 Como Park Blvd, Lancaster, NY 14086
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 96 beds, Elderwood At Lancaster serves Lancaster in Erie County, New York and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1977.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New York median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 2, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.7 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 2.8 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), below the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 77.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Erie Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 14 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.8 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 77.2% | 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: 22 Nov 2024, 6 Dec 2022.
Severity mix: D ×13 F ×3
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 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 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0840 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 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 | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 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 | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 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 | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 20 Dec 2019 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2020 |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 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 (under dispute review) | 14 Feb 2020 |
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 77.2%, RNs 65.2%; 1 administrator 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 | 12.3% | 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 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.9% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.9% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.6% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: 1818 Como Park Boulevard 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 Lancaster been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Elderwood At Lancaster been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Elderwood At Lancaster compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Elderwood At Lancaster?
It is part of the Elderwood chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Elderwood At Lancaster last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Nov 2024.
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.