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Total health inspections
4
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Nursing Home
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Nursing Home
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is located in Buffalo, NY. It provides advanced rehabilitation nursing care, including short-term and long-term care, with a focus on individualizing rehab plans. The facility offers a community atmosphere with skilled staff and various health 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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
160
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
91.1%
Residents per day (avg)
153
Occupancy rate
91.1%
Residents per day (avg)
153
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term residence
Daily assistance
Occasional rehab needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
67% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$20.6M
Operating loss
-$2.7M
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$20,628,837.00
Operating loss
$-2,725,894.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.2M
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.
$18.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$23.4M
160-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Nursing Home
Additional licensing details
License number:
1401337N
CMS Certification Number:
335437
County:
Erie
Ownership & operating entity
Owner name:
Waterfront Operations Associates, LLC (For Profit)
Care Services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
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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.
8 inspections
8 with citations, 0 without citations
282 complaints
176.3 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.
Latest inspection
Date:February 13, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation
69 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
52 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
6 enforcement actions
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
February 13, 2025: Stipulation & Order #: NH-25-027
A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.
September 22, 2021: Stipulation & Order #: NH-21-238
A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.
February 24, 2021: Stipulation & Order #: NH-21-078
A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.
May 11, 2017: Stipulation & Order #: NH-17-046
A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.
November 6, 2015: Stipulation & Order #: NH-16-147
A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.
May 23, 2012: Stipulation & Order #: NH-16-135
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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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Amherst
-
No
73
COLE, WARREN
90.4%
$17,803,661.00
$6,650,778.00
37.4%
86.60
4.2360
2
-
-
+18%+2%
Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
-34%
-8%
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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No
-
STRAUSS, ELLIOT
92.1%
$9,991,047.00
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-
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Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
-36%
+24%
+6%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NY 14209
200
No
-
DENNY, DAVID
94.0%
$32,514,285.00
$7,304,656.00
22.5%
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Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
-37%
-8%
+3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NY 14201
160
No
-
MARCIANO, DENISE
91.1%
$20,421,612.00
$5,234,412.00
25.6%
152.70
3.2929
1
32
1
-37%-8%+3%
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Buffalo
-
No
85
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Elderwood at Amherst
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Amherst
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
COLE, WARREN
CCN:
335056
Occupancy:
90.4%
Home Revenue:
$17,803,661.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,650,778.00
Payroll %:
37.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
86.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2360
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Staffing vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NY 14209
Bed Count:
95
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
STRAUSS, ELLIOT
CCN:
335640
Occupancy:
92.1%
Home Revenue:
$9,991,047.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,470,673.00
Payroll %:
64.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
87.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2834
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
19
RN share vs State Avg:
-34%
-34%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NY 14209
Bed Count:
200
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DENNY, DAVID
CCN:
335638
Occupancy:
94.0%
Home Revenue:
$32,514,285.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,304,656.00
Payroll %:
22.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
188.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.4304
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
36
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+24%
+24%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NY 14201
Bed Count:
160
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MARCIANO, DENISE
CCN:
335437
Occupancy:
91.1%
Home Revenue:
$20,421,612.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,234,412.00
Payroll %:
25.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
152.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2929
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
32
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-37%
-37%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
205
Total Staff
187
Employees
18
Contractors
58,211
Total Hours (Quarter)
79
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 7 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 36 | 8.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 109 | 8.2 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
161 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
10 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
18 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
7 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9.3%
of total hours from contractors
5,387 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Qualified Activities Professional: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 109 | 0 | 109 | 30,618 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 36 | 0 | 36 | 14,113 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,651 | 83 | 91% | 8.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2,169 | 72 | 79% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 1,358 | 87 | 96% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,193 | 88 | 97% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 938 | 66 | 73% | 7.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 893 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 820 | 76 | 84% | 6.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 796 | 65 | 71% | 6.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 692 | 69 | 76% | 6.3 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 516 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 455 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 452 | 60 | 66% | 7.3 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 61 | 67% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 1 | 1 | 85 | 15 | 16% | 5.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 2% | 8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
32
Citations per inspection
8
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
24 of 32 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 32 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 32 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
1
1
400% worse than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
26 moderate citations
5 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration minor citation
Feb 13, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Feb 13, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Feb 13, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy serious citation
Feb 13, 2025
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
160
Total Residents
Medicare
148
(92.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
11
(6.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
1
(0.6%)
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.9
42% worse than New York averageNew York average: 9.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.2
33% worse than New York averageNew York average: 18.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.8%
38% worse than New York averageNew York average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.3%
59% worse than New York averageNew York average: 16.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.5%
10% worse than New York averageNew York average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
13% better than New York averageNew York average: 3.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
13.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
13.2%
85% worse than New York averageNew York average: 7.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
32% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
24% better than New York averageNew York average: 6.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
51.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
51.5%
184% worse than New York averageNew York average: 18.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.0%
11% worse than New York averageNew York average: 12.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
8% better than New York averageNew York average: 91.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
78.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
78.2%
18% worse than New York averageNew York average: 95.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.6%
10% better than New York averageNew York average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
20% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
75.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
75.0%
5% worse than New York averageNew York average: 78.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$11K
84% lower than New York averageNew York average: $66K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than New York averageNew York average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
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 averageNew York average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$11K
New York average
$66K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 7, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 7, 2025
$11K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
91.1%
↑ 0.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$2,725,894
↓ ~$2.0M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$11,040,111
↑ ~$815K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-13.4%
↓ 9.5pp vs 2022
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