CMS data shows Elderwood At Amherst earning a D grade with a score of 54/100, placing it below most facilities in New York. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.
Staffing at Elderwood At Amherst is near the national average, with 3.97 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).
Recent CMS inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Elderwood At Amherst, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.97 | 3.8 | Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.51 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1.05 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.41 | 2.4 | Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.46 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.29 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0600 Severity DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Dec 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Tag 0688 Severity DProvide 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 medicApr 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0759 Severity DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Apr 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0761 Severity DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologiApr 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0550 Severity DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Jan 15, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 14.1% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 3.4% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 22.0% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.5% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 22.8% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 2.9% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 25.6% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $25,262
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 54 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -2 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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