Elderwood At Hamburg
Hamburg, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335679) · 166 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,900
Phone: (716) 648-2820 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elderwood At Hamburg has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the New York state average of about 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Elderwood At Hamburg reports total nurse staffing of about 3.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 71.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS records show Elderwood At Hamburg has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,900.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Elderwood At Hamburg is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Hamburg, Erie County, New York, certified since January 1985. The facility is licensed for 166 beds and reports an average of 128.7 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, Elderwood At Hamburg holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average for New York (3.03). Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.02 per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,900.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status listed in the provided data for this facility.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare site directly for the most current inspection reports and rating updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elderwood At Hamburg has a 3-star overall CMS rating, which is at the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 71.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,900.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 166 beds and reports an average daily census of 128.7 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 with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 21, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like rehabilitation; contact the facility at 7166482820 or verify 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 7166482820 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection and rating data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335679?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.