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ELDERWOOD AT CHEEKTOWAGA

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY · Medicare-certified · 172 beds

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2 of 5 overall

Overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars. Health inspections are also 2 stars, staffing is 3 stars with reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.60 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), quality measures are 4 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.6026 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: February 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6026.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.50
Licensed practical nurses
0.90
Nurse aides
2.20
Weekend nursing
3.15

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%

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

12.4%10.8%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

2.2%4.8%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

10.7%12.9%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0.8%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

10.3%15.8%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

26.4%23.4%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

22.8%28.2%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

16.3%13.1%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.3%0.6%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.2%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

31.9%30.3%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%6.7%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

82.1%96.8%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

76.6%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

82.5%74.5%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E

The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E

The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D

The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of ELDERWOOD · 17 homes · 2.5 stars avg
Occupancy
159.2 residents on an average day (93% 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.