Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Clarence, NY
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Clarence, NY
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home accepts Medicare.
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is a 105-bed nursing facility on Ransom Road in Clarence, New York, a suburban Erie County community east of Buffalo. The surrounding area is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 51, meaning visiting family can handle some nearby errands on foot without much hassle.
The clinical picture here is focused; the facility runs rehabilitation services with staffing around the clock, and it offers Outpatient Therapy as a named program. That last point matters for families navigating discharge planning: residents who complete their inpatient stay can continue therapy on-site rather than hunting for outside providers. It keeps the recovery timeline from getting interrupted by logistics.
State inspections at this facility, conducted by the New York Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, have tended to center on medication management and staffing credentials. These are administrative and operational focus areas, not findings tied to direct resident harm.
Medicare is accepted, which is the coverage pathway most relevant for short-term post-acute admissions.
It’s a mid-size nursing home with rehabilitation services, outpatient therapy access, round-the-clock staffing, and Medicare coverage in a moderately accessible suburban setting. Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is best suited to individuals coming out of a hospital stay who need structured, supervised rehabilitation before returning home.
105-bed community Rank #483 / 737Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 483rd out of 737 homes in New York for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 51 / 100 Rank #773 / 1149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 773rd out of 1149 homes in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
StatusActive
CountyErie
License Number240-E-845
Owner NameBrothers Of Mercy Sacred Heart Home, Inc
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Specific ProgramsOutpatient Therapy
Inspection History
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Since 2026 · 1 year of data
0 enforcement actions
4 violations
2 complaints
4 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
16 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #21 / 616 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 21st out of 616 homes in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 616 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 99 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 16 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, 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 2026 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspection violation rate (14% above) 7 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (72% below)
• Violations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (43% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)
• Inspection violation rate (14% above) 7 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (72% below)
• Violations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (43% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 4 | 9 | This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 25% | 44% | This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (25% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 19% better Rank #56 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 56th out of 316 homes in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 50% | 44% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (50% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 6% worse Rank #56 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 56th out of 316 homes in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 6 | This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (0 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #57 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 57th out of 316 homes in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 14.5 | This facility has 72% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 72% better Rank #104 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 104th out of 316 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 1.0 | 1.6 | This facility has 38% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 38% better Rank #143 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 143rd out of 316 homes in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 4 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 4 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
1
Inspection
NY avg: 0.1
1
Medication Management
NY avg: 0.4
1
Operating Certificate
NY avg: 0.2
1
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 79 | This facility has 97% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2026.
| 2 | 79 | This facility has 97% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better |
Lawsuit overview for Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
4
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
4
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
4
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
4
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2017
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2017
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2025
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2025What does this home offer?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home
Is Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home in a walkable area?
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home?
According to NY state health department records, Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home's license number is 240-E-845.
Are pets allowed at Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home?
Yes, Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home have?
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home has 105 beds.
Has Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home had any violations?
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home has had 4 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home?
Yes — there are 9 photos of Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home?
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is located at 4526 Ransom Road, Clarence, NY 14031.
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