The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ELDERWOOD AT CHEEKTOWAGA
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY · Medicare-certified · 172 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Elderwood at Cheektowaga has a 1-star overall rating, with 1 star for health inspections and 2 stars for staffing, while quality measures are 4 stars. It reports 3.27 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark and had $96,300 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2744 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $96,300recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2744.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.48
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 1.91
- Weekend nursing
- 2.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 63%
Registered nurse turnover: 58%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.3%9.8%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%4.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.8%9.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.7%10.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.6%24.3%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
24.7%18.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.4%14.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%1.1%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.3%26.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%10.6%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—77.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.2%97.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—76.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.4%74.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $96,300 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $96,300 in total fines.
- $96,300
Federal fine
Apr 23, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ELDERWOOD · 17 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 152.2 residents on an average day (88% of 172 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.