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DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER

447 449 LAKE SHORE DRIVE WEST, DUNKIRK, NY 14048
Score: 89 / 100

Among nursing homes in New York, Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center stands out with an A grade and a score of 89 out of 100. It ranks in the 89th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

With 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day, Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.37 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.93 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.91 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.26 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Apr 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 8 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Nov 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Nov 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0678 Severity J
    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advanc
    Mar 10, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    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.
    Mar 10, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services 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 1.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.5% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 17.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 89 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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
40
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1