Elderwood At Amherst
Amherst, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335056) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,262
Phone: (716) 835-2543 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elderwood At Amherst has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 of 5.
Elderwood At Amherst reports total nurse staffing of 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.4%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Elderwood At Amherst has 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,262.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Elderwood At Amherst is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) skilled nursing facility in Amherst, Erie County, New York, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since January 1967. The facility is certified for 92 beds and has an average daily census of 81.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Elderwood At Amherst holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. The breakdown of CMS's four rating components is: Health Inspection rating 2 of 5, Staffing rating 3 of 5, and Quality Measures rating 4 of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.80 per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $25,262.00 and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details on the underlying findings.
Elderwood At Amherst is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 out of 5. CMS records indicate no ownership change in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elderwood At Amherst has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, with a 57.4% nursing staff turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $25,262.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 92 beds and has an average daily census of 81.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Elderwood At Amherst is a for-profit LLC and is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 9, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Elderwood At Amherst scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7168352543 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 7168352543 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335056?state=NY.
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.