Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
Lackawanna, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335308) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (716) 819-5300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility reports 4.68 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.7%.
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials, and CMS data shows no abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lackawanna, Erie County, New York, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1970. The facility maintains 84 certified beds with an average of 82.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 4.68 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record.
CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility, and there is no indication of a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent data vintage available in the provided listing information. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and nursing turnover of 43.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the provided CMS data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 84 certified beds with an average of 82.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) stars; this facility scores 5 overall, 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (716) 819-5300 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (716) 819-5300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335308?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.