Elderwood at Hamburg
5775 Maelou Drive · Hamburg, NY · 14075 · 7166482820
166 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Elderwood
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $26,000 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B October 3, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 30, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B October 13, 2021
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 30, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 22, 2026 | Fine | $26,000 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335679 · certified since January 21, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.