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Elderwood At Cheektowaga

225 BENNETT ROAD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, 14227

(716) 681-9480

www.elderwood.com/locations/elderwood-at-cheektowaga

172 licensed beds

CMS rates Elderwood At Cheektowaga 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 50 citations across 12 inspections in the last three years, with $96,300 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

225 Bennett Road

Cheektowaga, NY 14227

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Bed capacity

172

CMS facility ID

335752

Care type

Nursing home

County

Erie

Facility name

Elderwood At Cheektowaga

Street address

225 BENNETT ROAD

City / state / ZIP

Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Phone

(716) 681-9480

Website

www.elderwood.com/locations/elderwood-at-cheektowaga

About this facility — Elderwood At Cheektowaga

Elderwood At Cheektowaga is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Cheektowaga, New York. It is licensed for 172 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 8 senior care facilities in Cheektowaga and 596 skilled nursing facilities across New York. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Elderwood, a group of 17 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Elderwood At Cheektowaga 50 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $96,300 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Elderwood

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Cole, Warren

Direct owner · Operational control — 50% stake — since 2011

Rubin, Jeffrey

Direct owner · Operational control — 50% stake — since 2011

Piselli, Lawrence

Managing employee — since 2014

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

11 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1991-06-17

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

23 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$96,300 total

Last standard inspection

2026-04-23

Nurse staffing

3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$546 per day (≈ $16,600/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

63% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 31% private/other

Occupancy

86% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

12% above the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

172

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-04-23Health inspection19 citations

F-0561

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2026-07-14

F-0584

F · No harm found

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 2026-06-12

F-0607

B · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2026-06-12

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-06-12

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-06-12

F-0689

G · Actual harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-06-12

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2026-06-12

F-0725

F · No harm found

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2026-07-14

F-0730

D · No harm found

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2026-06-12

F-0761

D · No harm found

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 2026-06-12

F-0806

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2026-06-12

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-06-12

F-0835

F · No harm found

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2026-06-12

F-0836

B · No harm found

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 2026-06-12

F-0867

F · No harm found

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2026-06-12

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-07-14

F-0882

C · No harm found

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2026-06-12

F-0926

F · No harm found

Have policies on smoking.

Corrected 2026-06-12

F-0947

D · No harm found

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2026-06-12

2026-02-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0578

D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2026-04-03

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-04-03

F-0887

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2026-04-03

9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (28 citations)

2025-11-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0690

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-12-20

2025-05-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-07-11

2024-06-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations

F-0578

D · No harm found

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 2024-08-16

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F-0583

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F-0756

E · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2024-08-16

F-0776

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F-0881

E · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-08-16

2024-02-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-03-22

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-03-22

2023-11-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-01-12

2022-10-03Health inspection3 citations

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-11-25

F-0758

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2022-11-25

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2022-11-25

2026-04-23Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0222

E · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2026-06-12

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2026-06-12

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-06-12

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-07-14

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-07-14

2024-06-18Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0100

D · No harm found

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-08-16

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-08-16

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-08-16

K-0374

D · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-08-16

2022-10-03Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0325

E · No harm found

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2022-11-25

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-11-25

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-11-25

K-0929

E · No harm found

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

Corrected 2022-11-25

Federal penalties

2026-04-23Fine$96,300

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 335752.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New York.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 81% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 33

Federal fines, 3 years

$96,300

More than 92% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.2

Higher than 25% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.6

Nursing staff turnover, annual

67%

Higher than 96% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New York average on 9 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	20.5%	13.7%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	12.4%	5.7%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.2%	0.5%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.8%	1.2%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	8.0%	20.1%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.8%	3.1%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.8%	91.8%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	22.1%	11.1%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	13.8%	13.2%	19.5%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	90.5%	95.2%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	11.0%	6.5%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	25.9%	18.6%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	10.1%	13.7%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.38	1.67	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.98	1.29	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	75.8%	77.6%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.6%	1.1%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	63.1%	78.9%	80.1%	Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	13.0%	20.6%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	9.2%	9.4%	11.8%	Near state average

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0761 2 inspections. 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.
K-0345 2 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
F-0578 2 inspections. 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.
F-0690 2 inspections. Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in New York

Licensing: New York State Department of Health
File a complaint: 888-201-4563 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 855-582-6769. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 844-697-3505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, about 4.4 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Erie County Medical Center, about 4.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (western Ny Va Healthcare System), about 5.6 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Elderwood Village At Maplewood, Cheektowaga, less than 0.1 miles. 17 state visits on record.
Garden Gate Health Care Facility, Cheektowaga, about 1.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Peregrine's Landing Senior Community, Cheektowaga, about 1.3 miles. 21 state visits on record.
Glenwell, Cheektowaga, about 1.3 miles. 9 state visits on record.
Elderwood At Lancaster, Lancaster, about 3.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

2.037 ratings on Google

★John Samuels · 2026-02-03 · via Google
“2/3/26 - NEVER SEND YOUR LOVED ONE HERE. If I could give this facility zero stars, I would. The administrator is awful! The facility has gone downhill ever since she was hired. Staff have also told me she is ripping the place off. How - no clue. Either way, it shows! This specific location is understaffed daily and especially on weekends. Bathing gets pushed out or off, call buttons go unan…”

★Tom Petz · 2026-01-09 · via Google
“NEVER I repeat NEVER send any relatives or anyone you take care of here. A resident I take care of was sent here for rehab before she returned home.when I went to pick her up it was insane what I saw. The staff were not only disrespectful but refused to do their job even after my resident said she was making a bowel movement in her brief they refused to change it. A warning to once again never sen…”

★Rhonda Caldwell · 2025-11-20 · via Google
“I wouldn't even give this one star! This place is terrible! My family member had to go here for Therapy and that department was wonderful but, there were maybe two nursing staff members who did their job! Most residents had to wait for over an hour after hitting the call button for help to even be seen. The smell of pee hits your face as soon as you walk in. The food was horrible!! I hope someone …”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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