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Total Health inspections
3
Near State average
State average:
N/A
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Elderwood at Amherst
Elderwood at Amherst
Elderwood at Amherst is an Assisted Living Home in New York
Elderwood at Amherst is an Assisted Living Home in New York
Elderwood at Amherst is a skilled nursing facility located in Amherst, New York. It offers a range of services including subacute rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere and comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
Quality ratings
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.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
92
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.4%
Residents per day (avg)
87
Occupancy rate
90.4%
Residents per day (avg)
87
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
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
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$18.3M
Operating loss
-$1.3M
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$18,255,542.00
Operating loss
$-1,312,362.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.6M
92-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Nursing Home
Additional licensing details
License number:
1451307N
CMS Certification Number:
335056
County:
Erie
Ownership & operating entity
Owner name:
4459 Bailey Avenue Operating Company, LLC (For Profit)
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Respite Care, Skilled Nursing, Subacute Rehabilitation, Oncology, Memory Care, Palliative Care
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Pleasant dining experience at every meal.
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.
19 inspections
19 with citations, 0 without citations
92 complaints
100 complaints per 100 occupied beds
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
42 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
2 enforcement actions
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
December 15, 2023: Stipulation & Order #: NH-24-042
A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.
October 8, 2020: Stipulation & Order #: NH-21-150
A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
153
Total Staff
153
Employees
0
Contractors
37,716
Total Hours (Quarter)
55
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 7.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 8.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 60 | 7.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
5 staff
5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
104 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
31 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 60 | 0 | 60 | 18,513 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 0 | 25 | 7,599 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 3,236 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 14 | 0 | 14 | 1,555 | 85 | 93% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1,312 | 82 | 90% | 6.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 963 | 83 | 91% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 546 | 58 | 64% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 62 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 463 | 63 | 69% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 458 | 61 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 452 | 70 | 77% | 6.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 445 | 61 | 67% | 7.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 412 | 57 | 63% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 410 | 57 | 63% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 400 | 52 | 57% | 7.4 |
| Feeding Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 187 | 43 | 47% | 3.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 160 | 30 | 33% | 5.3 |
| Medical Director | 2 | 0 | 2 | 74 | 32 | 35% | 1.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 17 | 19% | 3.2 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 9% | 1.9 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
10
Near State average
State average:
N/A
3.33 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
10 citations
Complaint investigations
1 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
1
Near State average
State average:
N/A
Serious Health citations
0
Near State average
State average:
N/A
Moderate Health citations
9
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 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
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Elderwood
Resident Census by Payment Source
90
Total Residents
Medicare
5
(5.6%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
44
(48.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
41
(45.6%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
11.7
19% worse than State average
State average:
9.8
Functional decline score
23.5
29% worse than State average
State average:
18.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
24.0%
46% above State average.
Walking Ability Worsened
17.6%
6% above State average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
28.7%
34% above State average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
2.0%
32% below State average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
13.3%
85% above State average.
Urinary Tract Infection
1.2%
13% below State average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
1.7%
91% below State average.
Antipsychotic Use
17.2%
37% above State average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
71.7%
22% below State average.
Influenza Vaccine
97.0%
2% above State average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
1.5%
75% below State average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
49.9%
35% worse than State average
Antipsychotic medication increase
0.0%
100% better than State average
Influenza Vaccine
57.7%
27% worse than State average Penalties and fines
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
This home paid 62% less in fines than the state average.
State average:
$66K
Number of Fines
1
This home received 51% fewer fines than the state average.
State average:
2.0
Payment Denials
0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
State average:
0.1
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Dec 15, 2023
$25K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Elderwood at Amherst based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.4%
↑ 1.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1,312,362
↓ ~$1.5M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,014,822
↑ ~$648K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-7.4%
↓ 8.5pp vs 2022
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