Center For Extended Care At Amherst
Amherst, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225420) · 134 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $28,915
Phone: (413) 256-8185 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Center For Extended Care At Amherst has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Center For Extended Care At Amherst reports total nurse staffing of about 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
CMS records show Center For Extended Care At Amherst has 1 federal fine totaling $28,915.00, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status flagged for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Center For Extended Care At Amherst is a for-profit (partnership) nursing home in Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1990. The facility is licensed for 134 beds and had an average of 126.3 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives the facility an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. The health inspection rating is also 1 star, the quality measure rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.335 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.252 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
On penalties, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $28,915.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Status listed for this facility in the data provided.
This facility is part of a chain operated by Shimon Lefkowitz, which includes 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly at the Care Compare listing before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 39.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $28,915.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 134 beds with an average of 126.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and part of the Shimon Lefkowitz chain, which includes 5 facilities averaging a 2.8-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measure, and staffing dimensions; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4132568185 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4132568185 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225420?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.