Elderwood at Amherst

CMS abuse icon · CCN 335056 · 4459 BAILEY AVENUE OPERATING COMPANY LLC · For profit - Limited Liability company · ELDERWOOD chain · 92 certified beds · Erie · NY


Elderwood at Amherst is a 92-bed nursing home in Amherst, New York. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967-01-09. It averages 81.1 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Elderwood at Amherst?

CMS lists 12 health-inspection deficiencies for Elderwood at Amherst since 2022-05-03, 8 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2025-12-04.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2025-12-04F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-04-18F0688, F0759, F0761Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D
2025-01-16F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D
2023-12-15F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.J
2023-12-15F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E
2023-12-15F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2022-05-03F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E
2022-05-03F0582, F0677, F0684Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D

Why was Elderwood at Amherst fined?

DateTypeAmount
2023-12-15Fine$25,262

How is Elderwood at Amherst staffed?

MeasureThis facilityNY average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.800893.62468
Total nursing staff turnover (%)57.440.3
Average number of residents per day81.1168.0

Who owns Elderwood at Amherst, and what chain is it in?

Elderwood at Amherst is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name 4459 BAILEY AVENUE OPERATING COMPANY LLC and belongs to the ELDERWOOD chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTCOLE, WARREN, RUBIN, JEFFREYsince 10/14/2011
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEHARRIS, ANNsince 06/07/2021
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLCOLE, WARREN, RUBIN, JEFFREYsince 10/14/2011

Were you or a family member harmed at Elderwood at Amherst?