Elderwood at Wheatfield
2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard · Niagara Falls, NY · 14304 · 7162158000
123 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Elderwood Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.04 | 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 | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
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.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C August 14, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B August 14, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2020 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335790 · certified since October 18, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.