Elderwood At Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335752) · 172 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (716) 681-9480 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elderwood At Cheektowaga has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Elderwood At Cheektowaga reports total nurse staffing of 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.0%.
Elderwood At Cheektowaga has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Elderwood At Cheektowaga is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York, first approved for certification on June 17, 1991. The facility is certified for 172 beds and reports an average daily census of 152.2 residents. Ownership is classified by CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Per CMS Care Compare, Elderwood At Cheektowaga holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 3.27 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.48 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on file.
This facility is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars across the chain.
Families should note that CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program. Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elderwood At Cheektowaga has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, with a 63.0% nursing staff turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 172 certified beds and an average daily census of 152.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of the Elderwood chain, which has 17 facilities nationally averaging a 2.5-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 17, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (1 star), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (2 stars) — which combine into the overall 1-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7166819480 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7166819480 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335752?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.