Erie County, New York · Nursing home
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
1 of 5 overall from CMS
200 Seventh Street, Buffalo, NY 14201
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.48 hours Below the state average of 3.63
- Nursing staff who left in a year 61.3% Above the state average of 40.3%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 33 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $10,868 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 98.6% of 160 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 160-bed nursing home in Buffalo, New York (Erie County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.48 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New York average of 3.63. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,868 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 160
- Residents per day (average)
- 157.8
- Certified since
- 1975 (51 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Centers Health Care (36 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,868 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 12 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Feb 13, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the New York average is 8.1. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 61.3%, above the New York average of 40.3%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 New York average 3.0
- Health inspections 1 of 5 New York average 2.7
- Staffing 1 of 5 New York average 2.8
- Quality measures 2 of 5 New York average 3.8
The vertical line marks the New York average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.48 h New York average 3.63
- Nurse aides 2.09 h New York average 2.15
- Licensed practical nurses 0.96 h New York average 0.76
- Registered nurses 0.44 h New York average 0.71
- All staff, weekends 2.90 h New York average 3.18
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 12 hours. The vertical line marks the New York average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover61.3%
- New York average40.3%
- Registered nurse turnover50.0%
- New York average39.8%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the New York and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.0% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 14.2% | 19.5% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.8% | 91.5% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.3% | 12.5% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.9% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 78.1% | 95.3% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.2% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.1% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.08 | 1.70 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.17 | 1.36 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.6% | 77.4% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 75.0% | 78.8% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.6% | 20.6% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 19.9% | 9.6% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 33 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 9 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 13, 2025: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | 12 | 10 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 11 | 15 |
| Sep 22, 2021 | 10 | 5 |
New York homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (33)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
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.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Past Non-Compliance (Nov 11, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 21, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 21, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 21, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 21, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 21, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 21, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 21, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 21, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 21, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 3, 2021)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 3, 2021)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 3, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 3, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 3, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 3, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 3, 2021)
Showing the 30 most recent of 33.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | Fine | $10,868 |
New York homes averaged 0.5 fines and $23,070 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within New York
- Size304 of 593 by certified beds
- New York average residents per day168.0
- ChainCenters Health Care
- Chain average overall rating2.3 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Buffalo8
- Homes in Erie County33
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing have?
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has 160 certified beds. It averages 157.8 residents per day, about 98.6% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?
The home reports 3.48 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.44 hours from registered nurses. The New York average is 3.63 hours and 0.71 hours from registered nurses.
Has Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,868 in the past three years.
Does Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
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- 1 of 5 Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing 200beds 93.4%in use 4.22nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin 95beds 96.8%in use 3.23nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Erie County
Who to call in New York
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in New York.
- Long-term care ombudsman New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-855-582-6769 An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Nursing Home Complaint and Discharge Appeal Hotline 1-888-201-4563 (staffed 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on weekdays) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
New York staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 335437. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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