ELDERWOOD AT AMHERST

Elderwood at Amherst is a for-profit skilled nursing facility located at 4459 Bailey Ave in Amherst, New York (ZIP 14226), within Erie County. The facility is owned and operated as a limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 92 certified beds and remains actively enrolled as a participating provider. The facility carries an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three primary data domains. The health inspection rating for Elderwood at Amherst stands at 2 stars, reflecting results from state inspection surveys and complaint investigations conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 3 stars, placing it at the national average and accounting for registered nurse hours, total nurse staffing levels, and physical therapist hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which is above the national average and based on clinical data related to resident outcomes, including areas such as pressure ulcers, falls, and discharge rates. Elderwood at Amherst accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, consistent with its dual certification status. This dual certification indicates the facility meets federal requirements to serve residents funded through either program. Individuals seeking placement through Medicaid-funded long-term care in New York may consider this facility as a potential option. Private pay and third-party insurance arrangements may also be available, though specific financial terms are governed by the facility directly. When compared against national benchmarks, Elderwood at Amherst presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating domains. Its overall 2-star rating is below the national average, driven in part by the 2-star health inspection rating. However, the 4-star quality measure rating is notably above the national average, suggesting relatively stronger performance on clinical outcome metrics. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. Families and administrators researching placement options in the Amherst area and broader Erie County region may use these ratings alongside direct facility contact and state inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database for a more complete assessment.