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

5775 Maelou Drive, Hamburg, New York 14075

Phone: 7166482820

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
166
Avg Residents/Day
137.6
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

Overall1/5
Health2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.650.73-0.08
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.733.69-0.95
CMS Staffing Rating1/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover76.9%40.3%-

Health Citation History

19 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-25Freedom 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.G – Actual Harm
2026-08-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.G – Actual Harm
2026-08-25Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Quality 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
2026-01-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-04Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2021-10-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

25 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-06-04Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-04Egress DeficienciesHave corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-04Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-04Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-04Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-04Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Egress DeficienciesHave corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Smoke 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
2023-10-03Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-03Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-13Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-13Egress DeficienciesHave corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-13Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-13Smoke 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
2021-10-13Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-13Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-13Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$16,900
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-01-22Fine$16,900-

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