CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3350562026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Elderwood At Amherst

4459 Bailey Avenue · Amherst, NY 14226 · Erie County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds92CMS provider file
Recent citation rows25current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-04-1842025-04-185
Cycle 22023-12-1542023-12-157
Cycle 32022-05-0342022-05-031
02 / CITATION DETAIL

25 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-12-04 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-30 · complaint
2025-04-18 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-12
2025-04-18 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-12
2025-04-18 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-12
2025-04-18 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-12
2025-04-18 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-12
2025-04-18 · FIREK0711Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-12
2025-04-18 · FIREK0712Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-12
2025-04-18 · FIREK0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-12
2025-01-16 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-12 · complaint
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-01 · complaint
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0607Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-01
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0678Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-01
2023-12-15 · FIREK0345Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-01
2023-12-15 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-01
2023-12-15 · FIREK0531Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-01
2023-12-15 · FIREK0711Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-01
2023-12-15 · FIREK0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-01
2023-12-15 · FIREK0918Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-01
2023-12-15 · FIREK0921Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-01
2022-05-03 · HEALTHF0550Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-27
2022-05-03 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-27
2022-05-03 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-27
2022-05-03 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-27
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2023-12-15Fine$25,2620
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • COLE, WARRENIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    50% · since 10/14/2011
  • RUBIN, JEFFREYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    50% · since 10/14/2011
  • HARRIS, ANNIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/07/2021
  • COLE, WARRENIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/14/2011
  • RUBIN, JEFFREYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/14/2011

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.80per resident day
RN hours0.72per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.24per resident day
Staff turnover57.4%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.