Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
200 Seventh Street · Buffalo, NY · 14201 · 7168472500
160 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Centers Health Care
Red flags
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,868 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
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 April 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
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.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B February 13, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C February 13, 2025
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.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Administration
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No harm found · B February 13, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
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 November 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023 · 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 November 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 4, 2023 · 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 November 21, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 3, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2021
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected November 3, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 7, 2025 | Fine | $10,868 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335437 · certified since April 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.