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Center For Extended Care at Amherst, Amherst, MA: 1 star rating, fined $48,550 across 2 fines

Center For Extended Care at Amherst in Amherst, MA is owned by 6 individuals whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $48,550 across 2 fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 24 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on April 7, 2026, and 5 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
150 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
2 of 5
Quality measure rating
2 of 5
Certified beds
134
Residents per day
127 on average
Ownership type
For profit, partnership
Legal business name
Amherst Nursing Home, Inc
Chain
Shimon Lefkowitz, 5 facilities
Fines
$48,550 across 2 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
24, of which 5 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
April 7, 2026
CMS Certification Number
225420
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
April 7, 2026Fine$19,635Not listeddata.cms.gov
June 4, 2025Fine$28,915Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
April 7, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmPast noncomplianceMarch 20, 2026data.cms.gov
April 7, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.G: isolated, actual harmPast noncomplianceMarch 20, 2026data.cms.gov
June 10, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyPast noncomplianceJune 9, 2025data.cms.gov
June 10, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyPast noncomplianceJune 9, 2025data.cms.gov
June 4, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJuly 3, 2025data.cms.gov
June 4, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 3, 2025data.cms.gov
June 4, 2025F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 3, 2025data.cms.gov
June 4, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 3, 2025data.cms.gov
April 15, 2025F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
November 7, 2024F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 6, 2024data.cms.gov
April 24, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
April 10, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 24, 2024data.cms.gov
November 13, 2023F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
November 13, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 20 individual or personal trusts (6 owners, 3 managers, 6 officers, directors or trustees, 5 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Mavado Management LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedNovember 15, 2015data.cms.gov
Amherst LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedDecember 15, 2014data.cms.gov
Mavado Management LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedSeptember 4, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.