Elderwood at Wheatfield

Name: Elderwood at Wheatfield
Address: 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY, 14304, US
Telephone: 7162158000

2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 · Niagara County · 123 certified beds · avg 116 residents/day · certified since Oct 18, 1995

Part of chain: ELDERWOOD (17 facilities, chain avg rating 2.5★)

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.07

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: 2/5

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.

All citations in the current public record (13)

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
Aug 14, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint
Aug 14, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Aug 14, 2024	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.
Aug 14, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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. · from a complaint
Aug 14, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Aug 14, 2024	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. · from a complaint
Aug 14, 2024	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.
Aug 14, 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
Aug 14, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide special eating equipment and utensils — like adaptive cups or easy-grip silverware — for residents who need them, along with appropriate help at meals.
Aug 14, 2024	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.
Aug 14, 2024	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day.
Aug 14, 2024	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Dec 6, 2019	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.

Inspection trend by year

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2019	1	0	D
2024	12	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)

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)	3.07	3.58	3.95	bottom 29% in New York; bottom 16% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.72	0.68	0.69	top 30% in New York; top 34% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.50	3.13	3.50	bottom 14% in New York; bottom 9% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.37	0.48	0.48	top 47% in New York; bottom 47% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	59.3	40.3	45.8	bottom 12% in New York; bottom 17% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	50.0	39.8	42.9	bottom 27% in New York; bottom 39% 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 2.95, RN 0.69, weekend 2.40. 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: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Cole, Warren	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	50%	10/14/2011
Rubin, Jeffrey	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	50%	10/14/2011
Cole, Warren	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/14/2011
Hardy, Michelle	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	12/13/2021
Rubin, Jeffrey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/14/2011

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 nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
"How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"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
North Gate Health Care Facility	2.5 mi	North Tonawanda, NY	★★★★☆	4/5
Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility	5.1 mi	North Tonawanda, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Elderwood at Grand Island	5.2 mi	Grand Island, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Schoellkopf Health Center	7.3 mi	Niagara Falls, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
Schofield Residence	7.3 mi	Kenmore, NY	★★★★☆	4/5
Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	7.4 mi	Niagara Falls, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence	7.9 mi	Lewiston, NY	★★★★★	5/5
McAuley Residence	8.0 mi	Kenmore, NY	★★★★★	5/5
Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C	8.6 mi	Tonawanda, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Beechwood Health Care Center, INC.	8.8 mi	Getzville, NY	★★★★★	5/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335790.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Elderwood at Wheatfield

2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 · 7162158000

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
☐ "How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "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 335790 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)