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ELDERWOOD AT CHEEKTOWAGA

225 BENNETT ROAD
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227 · 7166819480 · Erie County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds172
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
State rank#520

By the numbers

37
Health citations (3 cycles)
0
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
1
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$0
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are rising — 23 in the most recent cycle versus 6 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0836
B — Cited
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0607
B — Cited
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0882
C — Cited
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0947
D — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0806
D — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0761
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0730
D — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0697
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0677
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0561
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0926
F — No actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Have policies on smoking.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0867
F — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0835
F — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0812
F — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0725
F — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0584
F — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Apr 23, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
G — Actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Jun 12, 2026 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Standard survey
Feb 5, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0842
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.