Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Dunkirk, NY

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.

Facility Direct Line (716) 366-6710 info@dunkirkrnc.com

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to New York 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
Weekend Total Nursing 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
Weekend RN 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 occupied beds in New York homes 166 beds

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

24-Hour Staffing

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

Inspection Score

4 points below the New York State average for nursing homes (83/100)

Enforcement Actions Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York State regulators when a nursing home fails to meet state or federal care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2014

4 enforcement actions

This facility has 4 enforcement actions. 33% of New York State nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.

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 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 state average

Overall vs. NY average

Latest Inspection July 10, 2025 Annual Inspection

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	17	13	This facility has 31% more total citations than a typical New York State nursing home (17 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 31% worse
Health citations Citations 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 State nursing home (11 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 45% better
Life safety citations Citations 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 State nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2022.	4.3	3.3	This facility has 30% more citations per year than a typical New York State nursing home (4.3 vs. NY avg 3.3).↑ 30% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	2.4	1.4	This facility has 71% more citations per inspection than a typical New York State nursing home (2.4 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 71% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	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 State nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 22% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York State nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	43%	44%	This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection citation rate than a typical New York State nursing home (43% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 1% better

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	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 State nursing home (22 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 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 State nursing home (5.5 vs. NY avg 19.8).↓ 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 State nursing home (0.55 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 10% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York State regulators.	8	15	This facility has 47% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York State nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 47% better

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

July 10, 2025 annual inspection found one deficiency for abuse reporting documentation.
April 18, 2025 complaint investigation cited two deficiencies for accident hazards and gas equipment storage, both corrected by May 28, 2025.
March 11, 2022 complaint investigation found immediate jeopardy for CPR and multiple serious deficiencies in administration, staffing, and fire safety, all corrected by April 19, 2022.

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Employee Flu Vaccination Rate: 96%

Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.

Total Cases 6

Active Cases 1

Closed 4

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 New York State average

New York State average: 50.6%

0.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Dunkirk's city center to Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled

General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+

General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $15,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+

General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.

Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+

General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.

Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits

Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)

General NYC resident, able to share living space.

Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.

Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits

Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

Who is the owner of Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?

Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is legally operated by 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 citations?

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

What is the address of Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?

Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is located at 447-449 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY 14048.

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