Elderwood At Amherst
Amherst, New York
4459 Bailey Ave, Amherst, NY, 14226
Elderwood At Amherst Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 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 $25,262
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) 0.55 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.05 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.41 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.19 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 1 to 4 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 92 certified beds · ~86 avg residents/day (94% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Elderwood at Amherst is a 92-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Amherst, New York. The center holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, supported by a 5-star rating in quality measures and 3-star ratings in both staffing and health inspections. It operates as a limited liability company providing long-term care and rehabilitative services.
Location
4459 Bailey Ave, Amherst, NY, 14226, Amherst, NY
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Elderwood At Amherst?
- Elderwood At Amherst has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did Elderwood At Amherst score on health inspections?
- Elderwood At Amherst received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Elderwood At Amherst?
- Elderwood At Amherst has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Elderwood At Amherst have?
- Elderwood At Amherst has 92 certified beds.
- Does Elderwood At Amherst accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Elderwood At Amherst accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Elderwood At Amherst located?
- Elderwood At Amherst is located at 4459 Bailey Ave, Amherst, NY, 14226, Amherst, New York.
- How can I contact Elderwood At Amherst?
- You can reach Elderwood At Amherst by phone at +1 716-835-2543.
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