Elderwood at Amherst
4459 Bailey Avenue
Amherst NY 14226
Phone: 7168352543
Abuse icon For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the New York average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Amherst average: level with the average (2.0)
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 92 |
| Average residents per day | 81.1 |
| Occupancy | 88% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain | ELDERWOOD (17 facilities) |
| County | Erie |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1967-01-09 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 335056 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 4 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.08 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.80 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 53.8% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 57.4% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $25,262 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
Questions to ask Elderwood at Amherst
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is Elderwood at Amherst highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does Elderwood at Amherst have?
CMS certifies 92 beds; the facility reports an average of 81.1 residents per day (about 88% occupancy).
Does Elderwood at Amherst have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $25,262 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has Elderwood at Amherst been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.