Elderwood At Wheatfield
Niagara Falls, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335790) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (716) 215-8000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elderwood At Wheatfield 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 also 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Elderwood At Wheatfield reports total nurse staffing of about 2.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Elderwood At Wheatfield has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Elderwood At Wheatfield is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Niagara Falls, New York, operating under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. The facility has been federally certified since October 1995 and maintains 123 certified beds, with an average daily census of 115.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Elderwood At Wheatfield holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the staffing rating is 2 stars, and the quality measures rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.95 per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.3%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Elderwood At Wheatfield is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current inspection and rating details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elderwood At Wheatfield has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 59.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Elderwood At Wheatfield has 123 certified beds with an average daily census of 115.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Elderwood chain, which includes 17 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 18, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility those are 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 716-215-8000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 716-215-8000 to arrange a visit and review details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335790?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.