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Elderwood at Amherst Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Amherst, New York)

4459 Bailey Avenue, Amherst, New York 14226

Phone: 7168352543

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
92
Avg Residents/Day
81.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Erie
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.680.73-0.05
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.773.69+0.08
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover55.4%40.3%-

Health Citation History

13 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-12-04Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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 medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2023-12-15Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-03Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-03Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

13 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-04-18Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-18Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-18Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-18Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-18Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-03Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$25,262
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2023-12-15Fine$25,262-

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