Nursing Homes in ZIP 14226 (Amherst, NY)
The public CMS snapshot maps 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes to ZIP 14226 in Amherst, NY, rated 2.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 14226
How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 14226
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Families in ZIP 14226, Amherst, NY should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 14226
Of the 1 nursing homes listed in ZIP 14226, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at Elderwood at Amherst (for-profit). 92 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.80 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 53.8%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $25,262 in fines.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Elderwood at Amherst (2.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 92 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $25,262 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.80 |
| Avg RN turnover | 53.8% |
Nursing Homes data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderwood at Amherst | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 92 | 81.1% | 53.8% | 1 |
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This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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