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Elderwood at Amherst
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Amherst, NY
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Elderwood at Amherst

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Amherst, NY
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4459 Bailey Ave, Amherst, NY 14226 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Elderwood at Amherst

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Located in Amherst, in Erie County, New York, Elderwood at Amherst is a 92-bed skilled nursing home. The facility is operated by 4459 Bailey Avenue Operating Company, LLC, and owned by Warren Cole. It specializes in rehabilitation and post-acute care, offering subacute rehabilitation, oncology, and palliative care services. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have several ways to cover the cost of short-term recovery and longer-term care needs.

Daily nurse staffing averages over 4 hours per resident, supplemented by nursing aides who provide an additional 3.5 hours of care. This staffing depth can support residents recovering from surgery, acute illness, or medical events that require hands-on rehabilitation. Respite care is also available for families who need short-term placement while managing care at home.

The facility’s current occupancy rate is 89%, and most residents stay for an average of 84 days. Elderwood serves short-term post-acute rehabilitation, and residents stay for ongoing skilled nursing support. The community offers daily housekeeping and laundry services, and complimentary WiFi throughout. A large rehabilitation gym is available for residents receiving therapy services. There are also daily activities and social programming so residents can spend time and build connections with peers.

The Amherst location has a walkability score of 37. Families visiting the facility will likely rely on a car for most trips. The home is located in a quieter area away from the city center.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 34.9% Below NY avg. ▼ 34.9% Below NY avg.NY average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 29.3% Below NY avg. ▼ 29.3% Below NY avg.NY average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 10.4% Above NY avg. ▲ 10.4% Above NY avg.NY average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 4.8% Above NY avg. ▲ 4.8% Above NY avg.NY average: 3.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New York state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 60th out of 407 homes in New York for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 14m per day
Rank #60 / 407Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 407 homes in New York. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New York average, with a ranking across 407 New York facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.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.
This facility New York avg (3h 35m per day)
vs New York avg
+18%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +77% above state avg
Staff type Hours / Day / Resident vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 42m per day ■ Avg State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 58m per day ▲ 25% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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. 2h 22m per day ▲ 8% State avg: 2h 11m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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. 3h 32m per day ▲ 9% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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. 12m per day ▲ 77% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 24m per day ▼ 16% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
84 days
Bed community size
92-bed community Rank #528 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 528th out of 748 homes in New York. 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.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
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #897 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 897th out of 1173 homes in New York. 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.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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
89%
Rank #249 / 436Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 249th out of 436 homes in New York. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New York average, with its Statewide rank out of 436. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Similar to the New York average: 88.3%
Occupied beds
82 / 92
Average occupied beds in New York homes 166 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
CountyErie
License Number1451307N
CMS Certification Number335056

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elderwood at Amherst is legally operated by 4459 Bailey Avenue Operating Company, LLC (For Profit).

Owner Name4459 Bailey Avenue Operating Company, LLC (For Profit)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Daily Housekeeping And Laundry
Complimentary Wifi
Bright
Spacious Rehab Gym With State-Of-The-Art Equipment
Lively Social Activities
Specific ProgramsSubacute Rehabilitation, Oncology, Palliative Care

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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 2020 · 6 years of data 2 enforcement actions 37 citations 96 complaints 21 inspections 21 complaint investigations
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, 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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

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

Rank #522 / 593 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 522nd out of 593 homes in New York. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 593 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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: 68 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 15 points below the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York 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 2020
2 enforcement actions

This facility has 2 enforcement actions. 33% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.

  • December 15, 2023 Quality of Care #NH-24-042
  • October 8, 2020 Quality of Care #NH-21-150

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 12 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total citations (185% above)
• Health citations (55% above)
• Life safety citations (50% above)
• Citations per year (185% above)
• Citations per inspection (29% above)
• Total inspections (133% above)
• Inspections with citations (175% above)
• Inspection citation rate (18% above)
• Total complaints (22% above)
• Complaints per year (22% above)
• Complaints per bed (134% above)
• Complaint investigations (40% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection December 4, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 37 13 This facility has 185% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (37 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 185% worse
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 31 20 This facility has 55% more health citations than a typical New York nursing home (31 vs. NY avg 20).↑ 55% worse
Life safety citations Info 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 nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 7.4 2.6 This facility has 185% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (7.4 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 185% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.8 1.4 This facility has 29% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (1.8 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 29% worse

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

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 21 9 This facility has 133% more total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (21 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 133% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 11 4 This facility has 175% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (11 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 175% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 52% 44% This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (52% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 8% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info 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 Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 96 79 This facility has 22% more total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (96 vs. NY avg 79).↑ 22% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 19.2 15.8 This facility has 22% more complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (19.2 vs. NY avg 15.8).↑ 22% worse
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 1.17 0.50 This facility has 134% more complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (1.17 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 134% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators. 21 15 This facility has 40% more complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (21 vs. NY avg 15).↑ 40% worse

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

  • December 4, 2025 complaint investigation confirmed substantiated physical and mental abuse by two certified nurse aides, resulting in resident injury and staff termination.
  • April 18, 2025 routine and complaint surveys found 8 deficiencies including medication errors, labeling issues, and evacuation plan problems, all corrected by June 12, 2025.
  • January 16, 2025 complaint survey cited 2 deficiencies on administration and resident rights, both corrected by March 12, 2025.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 3

New York average 3.6

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
10 Rank #76 / 414Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 414 homes in New York. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New York State average, with a ranking across all 414 NY facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better 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.

New York average 18.5

Citations per inspection
3.33 Rank #86 / 414Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 414 homes in New York. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New York mean across 414 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

New York average 5.05

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 10 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
1
400% worse than New York average

New York average: 0.2

Serious health citations
0
100% better than New York average

New York average: 0.2

1 critical citation New York average: 0.2
0 serious citations New York average: 0.2
9 moderate citations New York average: 17.4
0 minor citations New York average: 0.7
Citations history (last 4 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Apr 18, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Apr 18, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 18, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 15, 2023
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Infection Prevention & Vaccination

How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.

Employee Flu Vaccination Rate: 74%

Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.

Lawsuit overview for Elderwood at Amherst

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 16
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 4
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 12
Since Info Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure. 2018
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2024
Next Court Date Info Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases. Apr 23, 2026
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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 250
Employees 250
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 2.78 : 1
1485% more staff per resident than New York average
New York average ratio: 0.18 : 1 New York average ratio: 0.18 : 1See full New York ranking
Avg staff/day 56
Average shift 7.5 hours
0% compared with New York average
New York average: 7.7 hours New York average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full New York ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 38,856

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 21 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 43 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 43
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 104 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 104
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors 0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant 104 0 104 18,293 92 100% 7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse 43 0 43 7,126 92 100% 8.4
Registered Nurse 21 0 21 4,319 91 99% 7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant 18 0 18 1,852 82 89% 6.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician 21 0 21 1,531 89 97% 6.5
Other Dietary Services Staff 7 0 7 1,188 90 98% 7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist 6 0 6 566 65 71% 7.1
Qualified Social Worker 7 0 7 526 60 65% 6.9
Administrator 3 0 3 465 62 67% 7.5
Nurse Practitioner 2 0 2 465 61 66% 7.6
Mental Health Service Worker 3 0 3 458 55 60% 7.5
Dietitian 2 0 2 416 56 61% 7.4
Dental Services Staff 1 0 1 416 55 60% 7.6
Speech Language Pathologist 1 0 1 379 61 66% 6.2
RN Director of Nursing 1 0 1 350 48 52% 7.3
Occupational Therapy Aide 3 0 3 204 29 32% 6.6
Feeding Assistant 2 0 2 126 32 35% 3.2
Medical Director 2 0 2 72 33 36% 1.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant 1 0 1 55 15 16% 3.7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 0 1 35 5 5% 7.1
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff 1 0 1 17 11 12% 1.6
104 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
43 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
21 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
18 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 89%
21 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 97%
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 98%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
7 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 65%
3 Administrator
% of Days 67%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 60%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 61%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 60%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 66%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 52%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 32%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 35%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 36%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 16%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 5%
1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days 12%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $25K Rank #350 / 415Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th out of 415 homes in New York. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the New York average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 415 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better 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.
62% lower than New York average

New York average: $66K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than New York average

New York average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than New York average

New York average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $25K
New York average $66K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Dec 15, 2023 · $25K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 15, 2023
$25K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.7
19% worse than New York average

New York average: 9.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 23.5
29% worse than New York average

New York average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.0%
46% worse than New York average

New York average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.6%
6% worse than New York average

New York average: 16.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 28.7%
34% worse than New York average

New York average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
32% better than New York average

New York average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 13.3%
85% worse than New York average

New York average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
13% better than New York average

New York average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.5%
75% better than New York average

New York average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.7%
91% better than New York average

New York average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.2%
37% worse than New York average

New York average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 71.7%
22% worse than New York average

New York average: 91.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.0%
In line with New York average

New York average: 95.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 49.9%
35% worse than New York average

New York average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than New York average

New York average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 57.7%
27% worse than New York average

New York average: 78.8%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

70% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 90
Medicare
5
5.6% of residents
Medicaid
44
48.9% of residents
Private pay or other
41
45.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$11.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.8M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$11.2M Rank #306 / 403Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 306th out of 403 homes in New York. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New York average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.8M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$451.9K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #328 / 403Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 328th out of 403 homes in New York. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.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.
$7.9M 70.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #279 / 403Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 279th out of 403 homes in New York. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New York average. Well-run New York facilities typically land around 53–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$13.0M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Warren Cole

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 335056

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (70% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
353 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 28%
Private pay 70%
Medicaid 2%
Discharges
361 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 25%
Private pay 66%
Medicaid 9%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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

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HOS
IL
SNF
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220
Facility 220
NY AVG 160
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70.0%
Facility 70.0%
NY AVG 88.3%
Rank #350 / 436
-21%
4.12
Facility 4.12
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #73 / 407
-13% +15%
$0
Facility $0
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85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #254 / 593
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #31 / 414
2.3
Facility 2.3
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #31 / 414
- 171 A+
34
Facility 34
NY AVG 63
Rank #928 / 1173
Daniel O'neill
$27.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $27.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $32.0M
Rank #87 / 403
$21.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $10.7M
Rank #114 / 403
77.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 77.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 37%
Rank #295 / 403
335468
Greenfield Health & Rehab Center
NH
AL
IL
MC
PC
RC
SNF
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160
Facility 160
NY AVG 160
Rank #298 / 748
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
NY AVG 88.3%
Rank #150 / 436
+6%
5.08
Facility 5.08
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #18 / 407
-57% +42%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 415
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 83
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11
Facility 11
NY AVG 18.5
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3.7
Facility 3.7
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #111 / 414
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77
Facility 77
NY AVG 63
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Candyce Ingwersen
$24.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $24.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $32.0M
Rank #172 / 403
$14.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $10.7M
Rank #154 / 403
59.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 37%
Rank #168 / 403
335182
Fox Run at Orchard Park
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
 Orchard Park
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 160
Rank #648 / 748
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NY AVG 88.3%
Rank #322 / 436
-2%
4.58
Facility 4.58
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #30 / 407
+1% +28%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 415
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 83
Rank #166 / 593
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #2 / 414
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #1 / 414
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13
Facility 13
NY AVG 63
Rank #1066 / 1173
Craig Clark
$18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $32.0M
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$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $10.7M
Rank #324 / 403
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NY AVG 37%
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335854
Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
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AL
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
 Clarence
240
Facility 240
NY AVG 160
Rank #113 / 748
87.9%
Facility 87.9%
NY AVG 88.3%
Rank #346 / 436
0%
4.25
Facility 4.25
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #60 / 407
-51% +19%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 415
91
Facility 91
NY AVG 83
Rank #145 / 593
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 18.5
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3.0
Facility 3.0
NY AVG 5.1
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51
Facility 51
NY AVG 63
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Teresa Dillsworth
$25.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $25.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $32.0M
Rank #232 / 403
$18.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $10.7M
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72%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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NY AVG 37%
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335112
Elderwood at Amherst
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
 Amherst
92
Facility 92
NY AVG 160
Rank #528 / 748
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
NY AVG 88.3%
Rank #249 / 436
+1%
4.24
Facility 4.24
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #60 / 407
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$25.3k
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68
Facility 68
NY AVG 83
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10
Facility 10
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #76 / 414
3.3
Facility 3.3
NY AVG 5.1
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37
Facility 37
NY AVG 63
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Warren Cole
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Facility $11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $32.0M
Rank #306 / 403
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Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $10.7M
Rank #328 / 403
70.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 37%
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335056
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Elderwood at Amherst is located in Amherst, New York State.
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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
NY

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
NY

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Elderwood at Amherst

Who is the owner of Elderwood at Amherst?

Elderwood at Amherst is legally operated by 4459 Bailey Avenue Operating Company, LLC (For Profit).

Is Elderwood at Amherst in a walkable area?

Elderwood at Amherst has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Elderwood at Amherst?

According to NY state health department records, Elderwood at Amherst's license number is 1451307N.

What is the occupancy rate at Elderwood at Amherst?

Elderwood at Amherst's occupancy is 89%.

Does Elderwood at Amherst operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Elderwood at Amherst is registered as a for-profit in NY.

How many beds does Elderwood at Amherst have?

Elderwood at Amherst has 92 beds.

Has Elderwood at Amherst had any recent citations?

Elderwood at Amherst has had 37 recently reported citations.

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