The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Ellicott Center
Registered name: ELLICOTT CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING
BUFFALO, NY · Medicare-certified · 160 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Ellicott Center in Buffalo, NY has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 2 stars for quality measures. It reports 3.48 nursing hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and has had $10,868 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4796 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 13, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $10,868recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4796.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.44
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96
- Nurse aides
- 2.09
- Weekend nursing
- 2.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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
18.1%16.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%0.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
13.9%7.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.4%6.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.1%9.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
22.9%3.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18%14.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.4%2.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.4%17.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
29.2%13.8%Improving
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
—78.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—75%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80%97.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — 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 October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure the resident’s doctor reviewed their care and properly wrote, signed, and dated required notes and orders during visits. Cited September 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 711 — 42 CFR §483.30 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,868 was recorded.
- 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 · $10,868 in total fines.
- $10,868
Federal fine
Feb 7, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CENTERS HEALTH CARE · 37 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 157.8 residents on an average day (99% of 160 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 51 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.