MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility is located at 55 Melroy Avenue in Lackawanna, New York (ZIP 14218), within Erie County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 84 certified beds and can be reached by phone at 716-819-5300. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility received a 4-star rating in health inspections, a 4-star rating in staffing, and a 5-star rating in quality measures. These ratings are based on data collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through its Nursing Home Care Compare program. The health inspection rating reflects findings from state surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating accounts for nursing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data reported for conditions such as mobility, pain management, and hospitalization rates. Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may wish to confirm current bed availability and specific payment arrangements directly with the facility. Coverage terms, eligibility requirements, and benefit limitations vary depending on the payer and the individual resident's situation. When compared against national benchmarks, Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility performs above average across all measured categories. The national overall average for CMS star ratings is 3.0 stars. The facility's component ratings of 4 stars in health inspections and staffing, combined with a 5-star quality measure rating, place it among the higher-rated skilled nursing facilities in the country. Facilities in New York State are subject to state-level survey processes that may differ in frequency and methodology from other states, which can influence inspection-based ratings. Consumers and care coordinators reviewing this facility's data should consider all available components in the context of individual care needs and preferences.