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Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at a
292 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 (opens Google Maps) · Erie County · (716) 652-1560· 320 certified beds · avg 203 residents/day · certified since Mar 13, 1969 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: ABSOLUT CARE (5 facilities, chain avg rating 3.2★)
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Dec 20, 2024
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.97
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 14 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time. F-0561
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint F-0600
View all 14 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time. · F-0561 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · F-0623 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards. · F-0836 |
| Aug 11, 2021 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. · F-0908 |
| Aug 11, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Aug 11, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Aug 11, 2021 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (5 → 5).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2021
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew York averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.97
New York average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.33
New York average: 0.68
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.30
New York average: 3.13
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.97 | 3.58 | 3.95 | top 26% in New York; top 41% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.33 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 6% in New York; bottom 13% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.30 | 3.13 | 3.50 | top 32% in New York; bottom 47% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.21 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 17% in New York; bottom 14% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 42.2 | 40.3 | 45.8 | bottom 43% in New York; top 42% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 14.3 | 39.8 | 42.9 | top 4% in New York; top 7% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.37, RN 0.28, weekend 2.80.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.37 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolut Facilities Management, LLC | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/07/2007 |
| Sherman, Israel | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 45% | 06/07/2007 |
| Sherman, Israel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/07/2007 |
| Sherman, Samuel | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/07/2007 |
| Bonadio & Co LLP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Favorite Healthcare Staffing LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Flanagan, Daniel | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Gahr, Kaitlyn | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2023 |
| Gahr, Kaitlyn | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2023 |
| Green, Justin | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
| Green, Justin | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
| Highgate Medical Group PC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
| Highgate Medical Group PC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2025 |
| Kwarta, Daire | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Moscato, James | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Phan, Tom | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/2021 |
| Phan, Tom | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/2021 |
| Rca Healthcare Management LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Rosso, Ralph | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/14/2023 |
| Rosso, Ralph | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/14/2023 |
Showing 20 of 25 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 5 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Absolut Care — 5 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at a — Allegany, NY · overall 5/5
- Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at G — Gasport, NY · overall 1/5
- Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at T — Painted Post, NY · overall 4/5
- Absolut Ctr for Nursing & Rehab Endicott L L C — Endicott, NY · overall 3/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
- "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 42% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 25 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 31 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Run at Orchard Park | 6.0 mi | Orchard Park, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Father Baker Manor | 7.0 mi | Orchard Park, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Greenfield Health & Rehab Center | 8.8 mi | Lancaster, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Elderwood at Lancaster | 9.1 mi | Lancaster, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Seneca Health Care Center | 9.5 mi | West Seneca, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Garden Gate Health Care Facility | 9.9 mi | Cheektowaga, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Elderwood at Cheektowaga | 10.4 mi | Cheektowaga, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C | 10.5 mi | Buffalo, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Elderwood at Hamburg | 10.7 mi | Hamburg, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility | 10.8 mi | Lackawanna, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Autumn View Health Care Facility L L C | 10.9 mi | Hamburg, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Harris Hill Nursing Facility, L L C | 13.4 mi | Williamsville, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Erie, NY — 33 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Beechwood Health Care Center, INC. — Getzville, NY · overall 5/5
- Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center — Clarence, NY · overall 3/5
- Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing — Buffalo, NY · overall 1/5abuse
- Canterbury Woods — Williamsville, NY · overall 3/5
- Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at — Williamsville, NY · overall 1/5
- Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin — Buffalo, NY · overall 2/5abuse
- Eden Rehabilitation Nursing Center — Eden, NY · overall 5/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335281.
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