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Elderwood At Amherst
4459 Bailey Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226 · Erie County · (716) 835-2543
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Fewer inspection deficiencies (4) than 71% of nursing homes in New York. Rated #350 of 593 nursing homes in New York by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.8 — above the New York average of 3.63.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 92 |
| Average residents per day | 81.1 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | ELDERWOOD |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.80 (New York average: 3.63) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.72 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.22 |
| Staff turnover | 57% |
| RN turnover | 54% |
| Most recent health inspection | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 4 (New York average: 8.0) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 34.75 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 1 fine(s) totaling $25,262 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 1 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.