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Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at a
2178 North Fifth Street, Allegany, NY 14706 (opens Google Maps) · Cattaraugus County · (716) 373-2238· 37 certified beds · avg 34 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1978 · 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★)
5/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Mar 28, 2024
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.34
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: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
⚠ 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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 8 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
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
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. F-0550
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
View all 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | 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 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0550 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 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 10, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0761 |
| Oct 10, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0610 |
| Oct 10, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 |
| Oct 10, 2019 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0711 |
Inspection trend by year
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2019
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2022
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 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)
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: 3.34
New York average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.57
New York average: 0.68
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.15
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) | 3.34 | 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 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 3.28, RN 0.56, weekend 3.09.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.28 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.
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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 4 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
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 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
- Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at a — East Aurora, 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.
- "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?"
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 38% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
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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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Cattaraugus, NY — 5 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Gowanda, NY · overall 3/5
- The Pines Healthcare & Rehab Ctrs Machias Campus — Machias, NY · overall 2/5abuse
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 335610.
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