Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at a

Name: Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at a
Address: 2178 NORTH FIFTH STREET, Allegany, NY, 14706, US
Telephone: 7163732238

2178 North Fifth Street, Allegany, NY 14706 · Cattaraugus County · 37 certified beds · avg 34 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1978

Part of chain: ABSOLUT CARE (5 facilities, chain avg rating 3.2★)

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.34

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.

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 self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (8)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jul 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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
Jun 10, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Jun 10, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jun 10, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Jun 10, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Oct 10, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Oct 10, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Oct 10, 2019	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not make sure the resident's doctor reviewed their care and wrote, signed, and dated progress notes and orders at each required visit.

Inspection trend by year

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2019	3	D
2022	4	D
2025	1	D

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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	New York avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.34	3.58	3.95	bottom 45% in New York; bottom 28% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.57	0.68	0.69	top 50% in New York; bottom 48% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.15	3.13	3.50	top 41% in New York; bottom 39% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.41	0.48	0.48	top 40% in New York; top 47% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	37.9	40.3	45.8	top 49% in New York; top 31% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	57.1	39.8	42.9	bottom 17% in New York; bottom 26% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, 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 3.28, RN 0.56, weekend 3.09. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Sherman, Israel	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	45%	06/07/2007
Jastrzab, Diane	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2017
Rosso, Ralph	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2024
Sherman, Samuel	Individual	Limited Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	06/07/2007

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
"How often does each resident's doctor visit and review their care in person?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
The Pines Healthcare & Rehab Centers Olean Campus	2.1 mi	Olean, NY	★★★★☆	4/5
Bradford Ecumenical Home, INC	11.2 mi	Bradford, PA	★★★★★	5/5
Pavilion at BRMC, the	12.7 mi	Bradford, PA	★★★★★	4/5
Salamanca Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	13.1 mi	Salamanca, NY	★★★★☆	4/5
Cuba Memorial Hospital INC SNF	13.2 mi	Cuba, NY	★☆☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Bradford Manor Nursing and Rehab	14.4 mi	Bradford, PA	★★★☆☆	4/5
Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation	19.9 mi	Smethport, PA	★☆☆☆☆	2/5	abuse

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335610.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at a

2178 North Fifth Street, Allegany, NY 14706 · 7163732238

Health inspection rating 5/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
☐ "How often does each resident's doctor visit and review their care in person?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 335610 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)