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ELDERWOOD AT AMHERST

4459 BAILEY AVE, AMHERST, NY 14226
Score: 54 / 100

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

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 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

12
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 11 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect 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 D
    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 medic
    Apr 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Apr 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Apr 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor 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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
92
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4