Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at G

Name: Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at G
Address: 4540 LINCOLN DRIVE, Gasport, NY, 14067, US
Telephone: 7167722631

4540 Lincoln Drive, Gasport, NY 14067 · Niagara County · 83 certified beds · avg 80 residents/day · certified since Aug 1, 1976

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

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$8,281

Fines, last 3 years

3.29

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5

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.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Feb 6, 2026 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.

Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.

Corrected: Jun 24, 2025 (Past Non-Compliance)

All citations in the current public record (15)

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
May 27, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing.
May 27, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
May 27, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
May 27, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
May 27, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Feb 6, 2026	▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Jul 19, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Jul 19, 2024	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. · from a complaint
Jul 19, 2024	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. · from a complaint
Jul 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Jul 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective.
Aug 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint
Oct 4, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Oct 4, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly plan a resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs after leaving.
Oct 4, 2022	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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (5 → 5).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2022	3	0	D
2023	1	0	D
2024	5	0	F
2026	6	1	J ▲

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)

1 fine totaling $8,281.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Feb 6, 2026	Fine	$8,281

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)	3.29	3.58	3.95	bottom 43% in New York; bottom 26% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.31	0.68	0.69	bottom 5% in New York; bottom 11% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.06	3.13	3.50	top 46% in New York; bottom 34% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.28	0.48	0.48	bottom 35% in New York; bottom 28% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	55.0	40.3	45.8	bottom 17% in New York; bottom 25% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	75.0	39.8	42.9	bottom 4% in New York; bottom 9% 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 3.27, RN 0.31, weekend 3.04. Staffing rating: 1/5.

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: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

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
Farbenblum, Edward	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2020
Ingham, Jamie	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2020

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 is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
"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)

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Elderwood at Lockport	4.9 mi	Lockport, NY	★★★★☆	4/5
Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center	5.7 mi	Lockport, NY	★★★★☆	4/5
Newfane Rehab & Health Care Center	8.8 mi	Newfane, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Medina Memorial Hospital SNF	9.1 mi	Medina, NY	★★★★☆	5/5
Orchard Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	10.3 mi	Medina, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
The Villages of Orleans Health and Rehabilitation	14.0 mi	Albion, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Canterbury Woods	15.6 mi	Williamsville, NY	★★★☆☆	4/5
Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	15.8 mi	Clarence, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Elderwood at Williamsville	15.8 mi	Williamsville, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Beechwood Health Care Center, INC.	16.3 mi	Getzville, NY	★★★★★	5/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335533.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at G

4540 Lincoln Drive, Gasport, NY 14067 · 7167722631

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 1/5· Fines (3y): $8,281

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Feb 6, 2026 (F-0689, Immediate jeopardy, one-off): The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
☐ "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 335533 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)