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Elderwood At Wheatfield
2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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 Wheatfield is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Niagara Falls, New York, certified for 123 beds and caring for about 116 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 0, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 10.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 59.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Niagara Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 13 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.6 | 13.3 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59.3% | 53.6% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 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: 14 Aug 2024, 9 Nov 2022.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×1 F ×1 B ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Aug 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 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 59.3%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 25.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 11.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.6% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 13.8% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.0% | 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: 2600 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence | Lewiston | 250 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3.6 | — | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Elderwood At Lockport | Lockport | 126 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 7.9 | $94K | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center | Lockport | 82 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 14.6 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
| North Gate Health Care Facility | North Tonawanda | 200 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility | North Tonawanda | 80 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 12.5 | — | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Schoellkopf Health Center | Niagara Falls | 120 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 15.8 | — | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Newfane Rehab & Health Care Center | Newfane | 165 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 13.3 | — | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Niagara Falls | 160 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 14.4 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Niagara County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Elderwood At Wheatfield been cited for?
13 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 Wheatfield been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Elderwood At Wheatfield compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Elderwood At Wheatfield?
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 Wheatfield last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Aug 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Aug 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.