Center For Extended Care At Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts
150 University Drive, Amherst, MA, 01002
Center For Extended Care At Amherst Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $28,915
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.30 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.86 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.16 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.09 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 2 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 134 certified beds · ~131 avg residents/day (98% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Center For Extended Care At Amherst is a 134-bed for-profit partnership facility located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The center holds a two-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on two-star ratings for staffing and health inspections. Clinical quality measures are rated at three stars.
Location
150 University Drive, Amherst, MA, 01002, Amherst, MA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Center For Extended Care At Amherst?
- Center For Extended Care At Amherst has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Center For Extended Care At Amherst score on health inspections?
- Center For Extended Care At Amherst received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Center For Extended Care At Amherst?
- Center For Extended Care At Amherst has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Center For Extended Care At Amherst have?
- Center For Extended Care At Amherst has 134 certified beds.
- Does Center For Extended Care At Amherst accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Center For Extended Care At Amherst accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Center For Extended Care At Amherst located?
- Center For Extended Care At Amherst is located at 150 University Drive, Amherst, MA, 01002, Amherst, Massachusetts.
- How can I contact Center For Extended Care At Amherst?
- You can reach Center For Extended Care At Amherst by phone at +1 413-256-8185.
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