Inspection Reports for
Elderwood at Williamsville

200 Bassett Road, Williamsville, NY, 14221

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Citations (last 6 years)

Citations (over 6 years) 8.7 citations/year

Citations are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.

71% worse than New York average
New York average: 5.1 citations/year

Citations per year

24 18 12 6 0
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Citations: 1 Date: Jul 22, 2025

Visit Reason
One standard health citation related to pharmacy services and records with level 2 severity, corrected by September 12, 2025.

Findings
One standard health citation related to pharmacy services and records with level 2 severity, corrected by September 12, 2025.

Citations (1)
Pharmacy srvcs/procedures/pharmacist/records

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Citations: 1 Date: Jul 22, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an abbreviated survey triggered by a complaint (Complaint #NY00374712) regarding the facility's pharmaceutical services and medication administration practices.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related under Complaint #NY00374712. The complaint was substantiated as the facility failed to administer medications timely and notify the medical provider.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure timely administration of Resident #1's anticonvulsant medications within the allowed timeframe and did not notify the medical provider of late administrations. Multiple medication audit reports documented several instances of medications being administered late, sometimes by two or more hours, without appropriate notification to supervisors or medical providers.

Citations (1)
F 0755: The facility did not ensure nursing staff administered Resident #1's anticonvulsant medications within the allowed administration timeframe or signed for the medication at the time of administration. The medical provider was not notified of late administrations.
Report Facts
Medication administration late occurrences: 6 Medication administration late occurrences: 3 Medication administration late occurrences: 4 Medication administration late occurrences: 2 Medication administration late occurrences: 4 Medication administration delay: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse #4Registered NurseResponsible for Resident #1's care and medication administration; admitted prioritizing narcotics delayed anticonvulsant meds
Registered Nurse #1Unit ManagerReviewed medication orders and audit reports; acknowledged late medication administration
Director of NursingDirector of NursingReviewed medication administration and expected timely sign-off; unaware of late administration issues
Medical Doctor #1Medical DoctorStated expectation for timely medication administration and notification if delays occur
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NurseObserved late administration of Valproic Acid and did not notify supervisor or medical provider
Licensed Practical Nurse #3Licensed Practical NurseAdministered medications without timely sign-off; aware this was not appropriate
Consultant PharmacistConsultant PharmacistStated expectation for standardized medication times and notification of late administration

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Citations: 1 Date: May 1, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation (#NY00370991) regarding an allegation of sexual abuse between two residents at the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (#NY00370991) substantiated sexual abuse by Resident #2 against Resident #1. Resident #1 was unable to consent due to severe dementia. The facility took actions including separating the residents, monitoring Resident #2, psychiatric evaluation, and staff education. The incident was reported and documented by nursing staff.
Findings
The facility failed to protect Resident #1 from sexual abuse by Resident #2. The investigation confirmed that Resident #2 touched Resident #1's breast without consent, and appropriate follow-up actions including separation of residents, psychiatric evaluation, and staff in-service were implemented.

Citations (1)
F 0600: The facility failed to protect residents from sexual abuse, as Resident #2 was found touching Resident #1's breast without consent. Resident #1 was severely cognitively impaired and unable to consent, and Resident #2 had dementia and no recall of the incident.
Report Facts
Staff members: 248 Staff trained: 87

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Nursing SupervisorReported and initiated incident report for sexual abuse; responsible for ensuring residents were separated and safe.
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Reported Resident #2 was monitored and placed under observation after the incident.
Licensed Practical Nurse #3Unit ManagerInterviewed and stated no prior concerns about Resident #2's behavior before the incident.
Interim Director of Nursing #1Interim Director of NursingConcluded the sexual abuse allegation was supported and documented follow-up actions.
Director of Social ServicesDirector of Social ServicesInterviewed Resident #2 and provided opinion on the incident.
Certified Nurse Aide #1Certified Nurse AideWitnessed the abuse and reported the incident immediately.
Physician Assistant #1Physician AssistantExamined Resident #2 after the incident and documented no signs of hallucinations or delusions.
Medical Doctor #1Medical DoctorCompleted psychiatry consult documenting Resident #2 had no recollection of inappropriate behavior.
Medical DirectorMedical DirectorProvided opinion on the sexual abuse incident and residents' capacity to consent.
Inservice CoordinatorInservice CoordinatorReported staff in-service training on abuse reporting conducted on 2/6/25.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Citations: 17 Date: Jan 21, 2025

Visit Reason
Multiple standard health and life safety citations including bowel/bladder incontinence, food sanitation, accident hazards (level 3 severity), resident rights, nursing staff sufficiency, and various life safety code issues; all corrected by March-April 2025.

Findings
Multiple standard health and life safety citations including bowel/bladder incontinence, food sanitation, accident hazards (level 3 severity), resident rights, nursing staff sufficiency, and various life safety code issues; all corrected by March-April 2025.

Citations (17)
Bowel/bladder incontinence, catheter, uti
Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Free of accident hazards/supervision/devices
Increase/prevent decrease in rom/mobility
Nutritive value/appear, palatable/prefer temp
Resident rights/exercise of rights
Responsibilities of providers; required notif
Sufficient nursing staff
Corridor - doors
Electrical systems - essential electric syste
Ep testing requirements
Exit signage
Fire drills
Hazardous areas - enclosure
Illumination of means of egress
Portable space heaters
Subdivision of building spaces - smoke barrie

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Citations: 2 Date: Apr 23, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an abbreviated survey triggered by a complaint (#NY00339512) regarding alleged abuse and neglect at the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for failure to timely report suspected abuse and failure to conduct a thorough investigation into the abuse allegation involving Resident #1. The facility did not report the incident immediately and did not interview other residents who may have been impacted.
Findings
The facility failed to timely report an allegation of abuse involving a resident and did not conduct a thorough investigation, including interviewing other residents who may have been affected by the accused staff member. The investigation was incomplete and delayed, and staff did not follow required reporting procedures.

Citations (2)
F 0609: The facility did not ensure timely reporting of suspected abuse to the Administrator and State Survey Agency within two hours as required. Certified Nurse Aide #1 failed to report an incident of abuse immediately, delaying the investigation.
F 0610: The facility did not thoroughly investigate an allegation of staff-to-resident physical abuse. The investigation lacked interviews with other residents who may have been affected by the accused staff member.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 3 Date of incident: Apr 16, 2024 Date abuse reported to State Department of Health: Apr 17, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Aide #1Witnessed abuse and failed to report it immediately
Certified Nurse Aide #2Accused of grabbing and shaking Resident #1's nose and arms
Certified Nurse Aide #3Witness to the abuse incident
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Interviewed; stated no abuse was reported to them
Director of NursingDirector of NursingResponsible for investigation; acknowledged incomplete investigation
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of NursingPresent during interviews; provided information on staff work locations
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed; acknowledged failure to report and incomplete investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Citations: 1 Date: Jan 26, 2024

Visit Reason
One standard health citation for quality of care with level 2 severity, corrected by March 5, 2024.

Findings
One standard health citation for quality of care with level 2 severity, corrected by March 5, 2024.

Citations (1)
Quality of care

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Citations: 1 Date: Jan 26, 2024

Visit Reason
The abbreviated survey was conducted based on Complaint #NY00294465 to investigate concerns regarding the facility's failure to provide treatments and care as ordered by physicians for several residents.

Complaint Details
Complaint #NY00294465 triggered the abbreviated survey due to allegations that residents did not receive treatments as ordered. The complaint was substantiated with findings of incomplete wound care and PICC line maintenance.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that seven residents received treatments as ordered by the physician, including pressure ulcer treatments and PICC line care. Multiple nursing staff acknowledged inability to complete treatments due to staffing issues, and key administrators and providers were unaware of the extent of non-compliance.

Citations (1)
F 0684: The facility did not provide appropriate treatment and care according to physician orders for seven residents, including incomplete pressure ulcer treatments and PICC line care.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 7 Treatment non-completion dates: 20

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse #2Registered NurseReported inability to complete treatments and informed medical doctor multiple times.
Unit Manager Registered Nurse #1Unit Manager Registered NurseReviewed treatment records and reported concerns to Director of Nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse #4Licensed Practical NurseReported inability to complete treatments due to time constraints.
Licensed Practical Nurse #3Licensed Practical NurseReported heavy medication pass and inability to complete treatments.
Registered Nurse #5Registered NurseUnaware of treatment completion issues but acknowledged staffing challenges.
Nurse Practitioner #1Nurse PractitionerAware of staffing shortages but unaware treatments were not completed for days.
Director of NursingDirector of NursingUnaware treatments were not completed for days and expected orders to be followed.
AdministratorAdministratorUnaware treatments were not completed and expected Unit Manager to inform them.
Medical Doctor #1Medical DoctorUnaware treatments were not completed and expected nurses to notify administration.
Medical Doctor #2Acting Medical DirectorUnaware nurses were unable to complete treatments and expected communication.

Inspection Report

Capacity: 60 Citations: 1 Date: Nov 20, 2023

Visit Reason
One standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network with level 2 severity, not marked as corrected.

Findings
One standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network with level 2 severity, not marked as corrected.

Citations (1)
Reporting - national health safety network

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 60 Citations: 16 Date: Dec 20, 2022

Visit Reason
Multiple standard health and life safety citations including ADL care, assistive devices, bowel/bladder incontinence, food sanitation, psychotropic meds, nutritive value, parenteral fluids, criminal history checks, and various life safety code issues; all corrected by February 17, 2023.

Findings
Multiple standard health and life safety citations including ADL care, assistive devices, bowel/bladder incontinence, food sanitation, psychotropic meds, nutritive value, parenteral fluids, criminal history checks, and various life safety code issues; all corrected by February 17, 2023.

Citations (16)
ADL care provided for dependent residents
Assistive devices - eating equipment/utensils
Bowel/bladder incontinence, catheter, uti
Criminal history record check process
Food procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Free from unnec psychotropic meds/prn use
Nutritive value/appear, palatable/prefer temp
Parenteral/iv fluids
Responsibilities of providers; required notif
Alcohol based hand rub dispenser (abhr)
Doors with self-closing devices
Egress doors
Electrical equipment - testing and maintenanc
Hvac
Sprinkler system - installation
Sprinkler system - maintenance and testing

Inspection Report

Routine
Citations: 7 Date: Dec 20, 2022

Visit Reason
The survey was a Standard routine inspection conducted from 12/14/22 to 12/20/22 to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home care.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including inadequate personal hygiene care for residents, improper catheter care leading to potential urinary tract infections, lack of proper PICC line maintenance, failure to implement gradual dose reductions for psychotropic medications, serving food at unsafe temperatures, failure to provide required adaptive eating equipment, and poor food storage and hygiene practices in nourishment rooms and kitchen.

Citations (7)
F 0677: The facility failed to ensure residents unable to perform activities of daily living received necessary grooming and hygiene care, including hand washing, oral care, nail care, and deodorant application.
F 0690: The facility did not provide appropriate care for a resident with an indwelling Foley catheter, failing to secure the catheter and drainage bag properly, resulting in contamination and potential trauma.
F 0694: The facility failed to ensure safe administration and monitoring of IV fluids for a resident with a PICC line, lacking physician orders and documentation for dressing changes, catheter length, arm circumference, and saline flushes.
F 0758: The facility did not ensure gradual dose reductions of psychotropic medications; a resident continued to receive both original and reduced doses of Seroquel, causing overmedication.
F 0804: The facility failed to provide food and drink at safe and appetizing temperatures; multiple units served cold or lukewarm food and beverages below recommended temperatures.
F 0810: The facility did not provide required adaptive eating equipment, specifically inner lip plates, to residents who needed them, limiting their ability to feed themselves independently.
F 0812: The facility failed to store and distribute food in accordance with professional standards; nourishment refrigerators and freezers contained unlabeled, undated, spoiled food, were unclean, lacked thermometers, and dietary staff with facial hair did not wear beard nets.
Report Facts
Dates of survey: 7 Medication doses: 2 Food temperature readings: 165 Cold food temperature readings: 41

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #2Unit ManagerAcknowledged failure to discontinue higher dose Seroquel order for Resident #85
RN #1Unit ManagerStated nourishment refrigerators must be labeled and cleaned; identified expired food
Director of NursingProvided expectations on PICC line care and medication dose reductions
Assistant Director of Dining ServicesObserved with facial hair without beard net; stated beard nets not worn due to surgical mask use
Dietary SupervisorObserved with facial hair without beard net; responsible for nourishment refrigerator cleanliness

Inspection Report

Capacity: 60 Citations: 1 Date: Jun 27, 2022

Visit Reason
One standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network with level 2 severity, not marked as corrected.

Findings
One standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network with level 2 severity, not marked as corrected.

Citations (1)
Reporting - national health safety network

Inspection Report

Capacity: 60 Citations: 1 Date: Nov 15, 2021

Visit Reason
One standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network with level 2 severity, not marked as corrected.

Findings
One standard health citation for reporting to national health safety network with level 2 severity, not marked as corrected.

Citations (1)
Reporting - national health safety network

Inspection Report

Routine
Citations: 2 Date: Sep 23, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Standard survey to assess compliance with resident rights and abuse reporting requirements.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure timely disbursement of resident personal funds for one resident and did not report an incident of failure to follow the care plan resulting in a resident fall and injury to the state within the required timeframe.

Citations (2)
F 0567: The facility did not ensure that Resident #74 received requested personal funds checks within three business days, with delays of six and seven business days documented.
F 0609: The facility failed to report an incident involving Resident #82 falling from bed and sustaining a skin tear to the New York State Department of Health within the required timeframe.
Report Facts
Business days delay: 6 Business days delay: 7 Date of incident report: Sep 21, 2020

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Business Office worker #1Interviewed regarding delays in processing Resident #74's fund requests
AdministratorAuthorized signatory for checks; on vacation during delay of fund disbursement
Assistant Director of NursingADONResponsible for reporting Resident #82 fall incident; acknowledged failure to report
Registered Nurse Unit ManagerRN #1 Unit ManagerUnaware of delayed reporting of Resident #82 fall incident
Director of NursingDONAcknowledged incident should have been reported to NYSDOH

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