The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 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 HAMBURG
HAMBURG, NY · Medicare-certified · 166 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
ELDERWOOD AT HAMBURG in Hamburg, NY has a 3-star overall rating, with 3 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures. Staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.08 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and the facility had $26,000 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0771 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $26,000recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0771.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.68
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.61
- Nurse aides
- 1.79
- Weekend nursing
- 2.63
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
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
11%13.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.8%3.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.4%7.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.9%3.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.6%15.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.1%36%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.2%15.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
42.2%37.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1%5.2%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
—97.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.3%97.1%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.7%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,000 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $26,000 in total fines.
- $26,000
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ELDERWOOD · 17 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 138 residents on an average day (83% of 166 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 41 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.