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Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

100 MILLER STREET, GOWANDA, NY, 14070
(716) 532-5700
gowandarnc.com
160 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
160
CMS facility ID
335642
Care type
Nursing home
County
Cattaraugus
Facility name
Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Street address
100 MILLER STREET
City / state / ZIP
Gowanda, NY 14070
Phone
(716) 532-5700
Website
gowandarnc.com

About this facility — Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Gowanda, New York. It is licensed for 160 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Gowanda 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.

Federal inspectors have cited Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 37 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $23,520 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 August 31, 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
Personal Healthcare Management
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Gornc Holdings Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2018
Barnes, Steven
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Barth, Alexander
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
May, Jennifer
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Zagelbaum, Ephraim
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Zagelbaum, Yoel
Officer — since 2018

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1980-12-16
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
3 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$23,520 total
Last standard inspection
2025-05-16
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$497 per day (≈ $15,110/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
72% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 21% private/other
Occupancy
81% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
2% above the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
160
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 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2026-05-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-07-08
2025-05-16Health inspection3 citations
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-07-10
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 2025-07-10
F-0700
D · No harm found
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2025-07-10
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (33 citations)
2023-07-25Health inspection10 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0609
E · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0610
E · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-14
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 2023-09-14
F-0694
D · No harm found
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0725
E · 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 2023-09-14
F-0742
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2023-09-14
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-09-14
2021-06-17Health inspection1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-08-11
2025-05-16Fire-safety inspection6 citations
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 2025-07-10
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-07-10
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-07-10
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-07-10
K-0781
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-07-10
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-10
2023-07-25Fire-safety inspection12 citations
K-0100
E · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
K-0222
F · 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 2023-09-14
K-0281
E · No harm found
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-09-14
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 2023-09-14
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-09-14
K-0347
E · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2023-09-14
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-14
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-09-14
K-0521
D · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-09-14
K-0711
E · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-09-14
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-09-14
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-09-14
2021-06-17Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-08-11
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2021-08-11
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-08-11
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-08-11

Federal penalties

2026-05-21Fine$23,520
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 335642.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.144 ratings on Google
★★★★★debra poorten · 2026-03-10 · via Google

“Gowanda rehabilitation and nursing center was a very positive experience for my family and most importantly my father when he was a resident there for over a year. The staff were great from the friendly receptionist to the Drs and nurses and aides.. Amy who handles the financial services was so helpful and knowledgeable she helped make a very difficult transition much easier and answered all my qu…”

★★★★★Jeff Rose · 2025-12-29 · via Google

“I had a wonderful experience during my stay at this nursing home. The staff were kind, attentive, and truly made me feel cared for every day. From the nursing team to therapy and support staff, everyone was professional, compassionate, and always willing to help. The facility was clean, well-maintained, and created a comfortable environment for recovery. I felt supported throughout my stay and app…”

★★★★★Gabriella Diaz · 2025-12-29 · via Google

“Our family had a very positive experience with this nursing home while our loved one was a resident here. The staff were compassionate, attentive, and truly treated our family member with dignity and respect. Communication was clear and consistent, which gave us great peace of mind. The nursing and therapy teams were knowledgeable and supportive, and it was clear they genuinely cared about their p…”

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

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Google Business Profile
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