Elderwood At Lockport
Lockport, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335500) · 126 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $94,185
Phone: (716) 434-6324 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elderwood At Lockport has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the New York state average of about 3.0 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Elderwood At Lockport reports 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Elderwood At Lockport has 1 federal fine on record totaling $94,185.00, with no payment denials; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Elderwood At Lockport is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, first approved for certification on August 1, 1976. The facility is certified for 126 beds and reports an average daily census of 97.6 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elderwood At Lockport holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $94,185.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as of the most recent reporting period available; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on 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 Lockport has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03.
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?
CMS reports 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 51.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $94,185.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 126 beds and has an average daily census of 97.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on August 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 7164346324 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 7164346324 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335500?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.