Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Overview of Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a 40-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility in Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, established to provide short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and customized rehabilitation planning. Medicare and Medicaid certified with 91.75 percent occupancy averaging 36.7 residents, it emphasizes compassionate care and emotional wellbeing alongside physical rehabilitation.

CMS ratings present conflicting data: U.S. News reports three-star overall; NursingHomeSite reports five-star. Recent inspections documented 16 deficiencies, 26 complaints, and 17 citations. Four fines totaling $35,048 were levied over three years. Critical deficiencies include failure to maintain RN on duty eight hours daily, absence of full-time director of nursing, inadequate resident communication documentation, insufficient safety supervision, and delayed reporting of suspected abuse or neglect. These findings indicate substantive staffing and compliance governance shortfalls.

Dunkirk offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, memory care, and counseling. The small bed count enables personalized care and intimate community. Lake Shore location and regional context position it as a primary skilled nursing option in Chautauqua County.

The three-star versus five-star rating variance and documented deficiencies, particularly RN staffing gaps and abuse-reporting delays, raise material care-quality and oversight concerns requiring direct family assessment.

Dunkirk is appropriate for families seeking small-facility personalization while verifying current CMS ratings, reviewing deficiency corrective actions, confirming RN staffing structure and director credentials, understanding the four-fine enforcement history, assessing abuse-reporting and safety protocols, and conducting unannounced visits to evaluate contemporary compliance.

(716) 366-6710 info@dunkirkrnc.com

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	31m per day	▼ 26% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	55m per day	▲ 20% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	1h 56m per day	▼ 11% State avg: 2h 11m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	2h 54m per day	▼ 8% State avg: 3h 10m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	8m per day	▲ 14% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	16m per day	▼ 43% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 28m per day

40-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 71 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

100%

Higher than the New York average: 88.3%

Occupied beds

40 / 40

Average residents per home in New York 166 per day

Facility TypeNursing Home

StatusActive

CountyChautauqua

License Number0601305N

Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is legally operated by DURNC Operating, LLC (For Profit).

Owner NameDurnc Operating, LLC (For Profit)

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Specific ProgramsNews, Information, PAY ONLINE

Employee Flu Vaccination Rate: 96%

Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.

Since 2014 · 12 years of data 4 enforcement actions 17 citations 22 complaints 7 inspections 8 complaint investigations

Enforcement Actions Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2014

4 enforcement actions

This facility has 4 enforcement actions. 57% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.9.

March 11, 2022 Resident Rights #NH-22-074
September 9, 2021 Quality of Care #NH-22-037
February 4, 2015 Multiple Deficiencies #NH-16-161
April 18, 2014 Multiple Deficiencies #NH-16-105

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. New York state average

Overall vs. NY average

Latest Inspection July 10, 2025 Annual Inspection

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Metric	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	17	29	This facility has 41% fewer total citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (17 vs. NY avg 29). Click this badge to view the full New York ranking.↓ 41% better
Health citations Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.	11	20	This facility has 45% fewer health citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (11 vs. NY avg 20). Click this badge to view the full New York ranking.↓ 45% better
Life safety citations Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.	6	4	This facility has 50% more life safety citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 4). Click this badge to view the full New York ranking.↑ 50% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2022.	4.3	7.3	This facility has 41% fewer citations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (4.3 vs. NY avg 7.3). Click this badge to view the full New York ranking.↓ 41% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	2.4	3.2	This facility has 25% fewer citations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2.4 vs. NY avg 3.2). Click this badge to view the full New York ranking.↓ 25% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Metric	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	7	9	This facility has 22% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 9). Click this badge to view the full New York ranking.↓ 22% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	3	5	This facility has 40% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 5). Click this badge to view the full New York ranking.↓ 40% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	43%	56%	This facility has 13 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (43% vs. NY avg 56%). Click this badge to view the full New York ranking.↓ 13% better

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Metric	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	22	79	This facility has 72% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (22 vs. NY avg 79). Click this badge to view the full New York ranking.↓ 72% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2022.	5.5	19.8	This facility has 72% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (5.5 vs. NY avg 19.8). Click this badge to view the full New York ranking.↓ 72% better
Complaints per bed Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds.	0.55	0.50	This facility has 10% more complaints per bed than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.55 vs. NY avg 0.5). Click this badge to view the full New York ranking.↑ 10% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators.	8	15	This facility has 47% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York assisted living residence (8 vs. NY avg 15). Click this badge to view the full New York ranking.↓ 47% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on July 10, 2025, identified a deficiency related to abuse reporting documentation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of various deficiencies including accident hazards, gas equipment storage, ADL care, abuse prevention, electrical systems, and life safety code issues, all of which were corrected within specified timeframes. Prior reports also noted an immediate jeopardy finding related to CPR administration and other administrative and safety concerns, which were addressed promptly. Complaint investigations were not substantiated in the available reports. The facility’s record shows recurring documentation and safety-related issues, but corrections were made consistently, indicating ongoing attention to compliance.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Total Cases 6

Active Cases 1 1 active

Closed 4 4 Disposed

Since 2015

Most Recent 2023

Next Court Date May 11, 2026

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Short-stay resident measures

Successful return to home or community 54.0%

7% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

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Who is the owner of Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?

The legal owner and operator of Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is DURNC Operating, LLC (For Profit).

Is Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in a walkable area?

Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?

According to NY state health department records, Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center's license number is 0601305N.

What is the occupancy rate at Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?

Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center's occupancy is 100%.

How many beds does Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center have?

Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center has 40 beds.

Has Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center has had 17 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in the photo gallery on this page.