Public Record
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Operated by Centers Health Care
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 160
- Avg. residents per day
- 155.1
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 33
- Fire safety findings
- 30
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2025-02-13
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Citations
33 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0640Generalno actual harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0694Generalpotential for harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0760Seriousactual harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0836Generalno actual harm
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.
- 0842Generalno actual harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0561Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0660Generalpotential for harm
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0584Generalno actual harm
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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0814Generalpotential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0567Generalno actual harm
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0867Generalpotential for harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety10 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection12 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety15 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection9 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection10 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety5 deficiencies
Ownership
Centers Health Care
37nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?
- Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Buffalo, NY, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 335437.
- What is the CMS rating for Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?
- Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing have?
- Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is certified for 160 beds. It serves an average of 155.1 residents per day.
- How many citations does Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing have?
- Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has 33 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing last inspected?
- Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing was last inspected on February 13, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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