Elderwood at Wheatfield
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Niagara Falls, 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.

Elderwood at Wheatfield

Nursing Home, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Niagara Falls, 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.
Elderwood at Wheatfield accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Elderwood at Wheatfield accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Elderwood at Wheatfield

Elderwood at Wheatfield is a nursing home in Niagara Falls, NY, offering skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom support. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The combination of memory care and nursing services may be a good fit for someone who needs both cognitive supervision and ongoing medical care. The home has 123 beds, with 93% occupancy, meaning nearly all beds are in use at the stated occupancy level and availability can change as residents move in or out. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 8 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident.

Private and semi private rooms are available for residents who want a room alone or with a roommate. Subacute rehabilitation and oncology are among the community’s named programs, giving residents access to those service areas within the facility. A spacious rehabilitation gym supports therapy services, while enclosed patios and gardens provide outdoor space. Pets are allowed.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help cover a longer stay when savings do not, and private pay uses personal funds. Michelle Hardy serves as director, and the community is operated by 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Company.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who does not drive.

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.
▼ 34.7% Below NY avg. ▼ 34.7% 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.
▼ 27.0% Below NY avg. ▼ 27.0% Below NY avg.NY average: 2.7Click 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.
▼ 30.8% Below NY avg. ▼ 30.8% Below NY avg.NY average: 2.9Click 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.
▼ 23.4% Below NY avg. ▼ 23.4% Below NY avg.NY average: 3.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 372nd out of 526 nursing homes we track 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.
↓ 14% · NY 3h 40mThis facility: 3h 8m per resident per day, 14% below the New York average of 3h 40m (among New York facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #372 / 526Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 372nd out of 526 nursing homes we track in New York for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New York average, with a ranking across 526 New York facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New York that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 8m

Standout metric: Physical therapist is +146% above New York average

3 of 6 metrics below New York average

Staff by category

Q2 2026 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2026.
Certified Nursing Assistant4604614,93191100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse240248,17191100%8.5
Registered Nurse250256,02991100%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician130132,9537987%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant9091,8347987%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,5838998%7.7
Mental Health Service Worker4041,2926774%7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028706470%7.5
Occupational Therapy Aide2024826167%7.3
Nurse Practitioner1014586167%7.5
Qualified Social Worker2024516268%7.3
Nurse Aide in Training5054473741%7.1
Administrator1014435965%7.5
Dietitian1014435965%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide1011432022%7.1
Physician Assistant1011302629%5
Medical Director2021001719%5.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014455%8.7
Feeding Assistant101331112%3
46 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
25 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
13 Respiratory Therapy Technician
Coverage 87%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 123 Rank #344 / 567Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 344th out of 567 nursing homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New York that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #361 / 442Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 361st out of 442 nursing homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New York that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
34 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #278 / 519Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 278th out of 519 nursing homes we track in New York for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New York average, with its Statewide rank out of 519. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New York that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
92.7% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 114 residents and 123 beds. Source: state licensing agency resident count

Higher than the New York average: 86.4%
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.
93 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
CountyNiagara
License Number3121304N
CMS Certification Number335790

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elderwood at Wheatfield is legally operated by 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Company, LLC (For Profit).

Owner Name2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Company, LLC (For Profit)

Safety & Compliance

Resident Council

Staff Details

CNA Training Program

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Oncology

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Palliative CareCare focused on relieving pain, symptoms, and stress while supporting quality of life. It can be provided alongside treatment for a serious illness.

Additional Services

3 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
HousekeepingListed as: Daily housekeeping and laundry
Laundry & Linen

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi

Room Accommodations

In-Room Features
Comfortable Private And Semi-Private Rooms

Contact Elderwood at Wheatfield

Two inspection records, one home. New York inspects it under state rules; CMS inspects its nursing-home beds under federal rules.

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.

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.

1 enforcement action

This facility has 1 enforcement action. 33% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.

  • March 15, 2021 Quality of Care #NH-21-119

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.

Overall vs. NY average 5 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total citations (41% above)
• Health citations (35% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above)
• Total complaints (75% above)
• Complaints per bed (123% above)
3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Life safety citations (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (44% below)
• Inspection citation rate (56% below)

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

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3122.0 This facility has 41% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (31 vs. NY avg 22).↑ 41% worse
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 2720.0 This facility has 35% more health citations than a typical New York nursing home (27 vs. NY avg 20).↑ 35% worse
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 48.0 This facility has 50% fewer life safety citations than a typical New York nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 8).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.52.7 This facility has 44% fewer citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (1.5 vs. NY avg 2.7).↓ 44% better

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

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 219.0 This facility has had 133% more total inspections than the New York average (21 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 133% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 54.0 This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 24%54% This facility has 30 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (24% vs. NY avg 54%).↓ 30% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 15689.0 This facility has 75% more total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (156 vs. NY avg 89).↑ 75% worse
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 1.450.65 This facility has 123% more complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (1.45 vs. NY avg 0.65).↑ 123% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators. 2215.0 This facility has had 47% more complaint investigations than the New York average (22 vs. NY avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 47% more
Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2019 · 7 years of data · Last health inspection Aug 2024

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Total health inspections
2 ↓ 52% · NY 4.2This facility: 2, 52% below the New York average of 4.2 (among New York facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
13 Rank #145 / 530Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 145th out of 530 nursing homes we track in New York for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New York State average, with a ranking across all 530 NY facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New York that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 37% · NY 20.5This facility: 13, 37% below the New York average of 20.5 (among New York facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
6.5 Rank #426 / 530Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 426th out of 530 nursing homes we track in New York for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New York mean across 530 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New York that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 35% · NY 4.83This facility: 6.5, 35% above the New York average of 4.83 (among New York facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 13 of 13 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 13 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · NY 0.4This facility: 0, 100% below the New York average of 0.4 (among New York facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
0 ↓ 100% · NY 0.4This facility: 0, 100% below the New York average of 0.4 (among New York facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
11 ↓ 42% · NY 19This facility: 11, 42% below the New York average of 19 (among New York facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
2 ↑ 150% · NY 0.8This facility: 2, 150% above the New York average of 0.8 (among New York facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Aug 14, 2024 · 12 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Resident Rights, 3 of 13 citations · 8 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Aug 14, 2024 12 citations
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services minor citation Corrected
Care Planning minor citation Corrected
Dec 06, 2019 1 citation
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 13 citations
Resident Rights 3 deficiencies (23%)
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (15%)
Quality of Life & Care 2 deficiencies (15%)
Nursing & Physician Services 2 deficiencies (15%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 1 deficiency (8%)
Nutrition & Dietary 1 deficiency (8%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 1 deficiency (8%)
Environmental 1 deficiency (8%)
How citations are counted

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

9 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 13 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. 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.

Lawsuit overview for Elderwood at Wheatfield

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. 7
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 2
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 5
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. 2017
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2026
Last Scheduled Court Date Info Most recent court appearance scheduled on record. Court dates are captured when the report is compiled and are not updated as dockets move, so later hearings may have been set since. Jul 15, 2026
Enforcement

Penalties and fines About 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 Oct 2026

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Oct 2023.

Clean record
Total fines
$0 NY avg $73KNew York average: $72,735. Average among the 192 New York facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0 NY avg 1.59New York average: 1.59. Average among the 192 New York facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 NY avg 0.1New York average: 0.1. Average among the 192 New York facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the New York average.

Data as of Oct 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 3 / 5 Average ↓ 25% · NY 4.0This facility: 3.0, 25% below the NY average of 4.0 (among NY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 4 / 5 Above average ↑ 13% · NY 3.5This facility: 4.0, 13% above the NY average of 3.5 (among NY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 15.6 Score · lower is better ↑ 95% · NY 8.0This facility: 15.6, 95% above the NY average of 8.0 (among NY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 27.1 Score · lower is better ↑ 87% · NY 14.5This facility: 27.1, 87% above the NY average of 14.5 (among NY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 5 better, 5 worse, 3 near NY average

8 short-stay measures: 3 better, 1 worse, 1 near NY average, 3 compared with US only

Financials

Money and staffing.

Elderwood at Wheatfield’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 479 New York nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Is it financially stable?

Losing money on care, but less than last year

−4.9% operating margin

+3.3 pts vs prior year

An operating loss in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($0.0M) trims the net loss to −$0.7M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.

Does it invest in staff?

Payroll in line with New York homes

58.9% payroll share of revenue

NY average 56.4%Rank #160 / 477Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 160th out of 477 nursing homes we track in New York for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the New York average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in New York that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll fell $0.2M while revenue fell $0.0M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Resident snapshot
106 residents · Sep 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 7 · 7%
Medicaid 83 · 78%
Private pay & other 16 · 15%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Primarily short stays

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

Typical stay

Medicare 25 days Medicaid 7 - 8 years Private pay & other 1 - 2 months

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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New York average is: 56.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center – Schoellkopf Health Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
Niagara Falls
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 185
Rank #351 / 567
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
NY AVG 86.4%
Rank #412 / 519
-9%
3.98
Facility 3.98
NY AVG 3.67
Rank #141 / 526
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -6%+8%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $74.3k
Rank #1 / 531
19
Facility 19
NY AVG 20.5
Rank #283 / 530
3.2
Facility 3.2
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #126 / 530
-94--Niagara Falls Memorial Home Co, Inc (Not For Profit)
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $28.4M
Rank #379 / 479
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $15.1M
Rank #406 / 479
46.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 46.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG 56.4%
Rank #334 / 477
335376
Elderwood at Wheatfield ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Niagara Falls
123
Facility 123
NY AVG 185
Rank #344 / 567
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
NY AVG 86.4%
Rank #278 / 519
+7%
3.14
Facility 3.14
NY AVG 3.67
Rank #372 / 526
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +31%-14%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $74.3k
Rank #1 / 531
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 20.5
Rank #145 / 530
6.5
Facility 6.5
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #426 / 530
-114-
34
Facility 34
NY AVG 64
Rank #361 / 442
2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Company, LLC (For Profit)
$15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $28.4M
Rank #340 / 479
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $15.1M
Rank #321 / 479
58.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 58.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG 56.4%
Rank #160 / 477
335790
Niagara Rehabilitation-Nursing ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
Niagara Falls
160
Facility 160
NY AVG 185
Rank #272 / 567
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
NY AVG 86.4%
Rank #472 / 519
-35%
3.14
Facility 3.14
NY AVG 3.67
Rank #372 / 526
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +12%-15%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $74.3k
Rank #1 / 531
21
Facility 21
NY AVG 20.5
Rank #312 / 530
3.0
Facility 3.0
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #95 / 530
-90--Amerifalls, LLC (For Profit)
$14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $28.4M
Rank #355 / 479
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $15.1M
Rank #329 / 479
59.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 59.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG 56.4%
Rank #144 / 477
335742

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other NY nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in New York State

Elderwood at Wheatfield is in Niagara Falls, New York State. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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In-home support

Community First Choice Option

Community First Choice Option

Who it is for
New York Medicaid members who need attendant services and supports at home

Eligibility

General
Medicaid Community First Choice Option supplies home/community attendant services and supports to eligible individuals needing an institutional level of care.

What it provides

  • Home and community-based assistance with daily activities and health-related tasks that can be performed by an aide or direct-care worker.
In-home support

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

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

Who it is for
New Yorkers 60+ who need help with personal care or chores and are not eligible for Medicaid
Income limit
EISEP uses income-based sliding cost sharing.

Eligibility

General
Age 60+ with need for help with personal care or household chores, not eligible for Medicaid; locally assessed for nonmedical in-home support.

What it provides

  • Case management and; when assessed and available; in-home assistance; noninstitutional respite and ancillary support.
In-home support and nursing-home transition

Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Medicaid Waiver

Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Medicaid Waiver

Who it is for
New York Medicaid recipients with nursing-facility level of care who can live safely in the community

Eligibility

General
Medicaid recipients with community-based long-term-care coverage, nursing-facility level of care, and a safe community plan; age 65+, or age 18–64 with a physical disability. Conflicting case-management or managed long-term-care enrollment must be resolved.

What it provides

  • Assessed waiver supports that allow eligible people to leave a nursing facility or avoid admission and live in the community.
Prescription-cost assistance

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)

Who it is for
New Yorkers 65+ with qualifying income who have, or can get, Medicare Part D
Income limit
Annual income up to $75,000 single or $100,000 married.

Eligibility

General
New York residents 65+ with qualifying income who are enrolled or eligible to enroll in Medicare Part D and are not receiving full Medicaid benefits. Enrollment is available throughout the year.

What it provides

  • Supplements eligible Medicare Part D prescription costs through income-based fee or deductible plans; premium assistance depends on program rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elderwood at Wheatfield

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Elderwood at Wheatfield?
Elderwood at Wheatfield is legally operated by 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Company, LLC (For Profit).
02 Is Elderwood at Wheatfield in a walkable area?
Elderwood at Wheatfield has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 What is the license number of Elderwood at Wheatfield?
According to NY state health department records, Elderwood at Wheatfield's license number is 3121304N.
04 What is the occupancy rate at Elderwood at Wheatfield?
Elderwood at Wheatfield's occupancy is 92.7%.
05 Are pets allowed at Elderwood at Wheatfield?
Yes, Elderwood at Wheatfield allows residents to bring their pets.
06 What is the best email address for Elderwood at Wheatfield?
The team at Elderwood at Wheatfield can be reached at mhardy@elderwood.com.
07 Does Elderwood at Wheatfield operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Elderwood at Wheatfield is registered as a for-profit in NY.