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Nestled within the Town of Amherst and conveniently accessible from all directions in the Northtowns, Elderwood at Amherst is a steadfast presence. This comprehensive assisted living community encompasses skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation services, and a secure memory care unit. Elderwood’s short-term rehabilitation services have also garnered national acclaim for their exceptional quality.
With a focus on providing skilled nursing care in a comforting home-like environment, this senior community also dedicates a secure memory care floor to residents with dementia, offering the specialized Seasons® Memory Care Program. Elderwood at Amherst remains committed to delivering compassionate care and technical services that enrich the lives of its residents and their families.
Bryan Petko serves as the Administrator at Elderwood at Amherst, where he prioritizes providing a safe, comfortable, and vibrant home for residents. He is the primary contact for community and care options, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
70% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
+18%+2%Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-34%-8%+4%Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-36%+24%+6%Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-37%-8%+3%Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Elderwood at Amherst +18%+2%
Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing -34%-8%+4%-36%+24%+6%
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing -37%-8%+3%
3.5 miles from city center
4459 Bailey Ave, Amherst, NY 14226
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These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
21.5%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 20.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.1%
37% better than New York averageNew York average: 9.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.2%
53% worse than New York averageNew York average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
56.7%
6% better than New York averageNew York average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
56.6%
12% better than New York averageNew York average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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