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Elderwood at Cheektowaga, Cheektowaga, NY: 1 star rating, fined $96,300 across 1 fine

Elderwood at Cheektowaga in Cheektowaga, NY is owned by 2 individuals whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $96,300 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 34 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on April 23, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
225 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
2 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
172
Residents per day
148 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
225 Bennett Road Operating Company, LLC
Chain
Elderwood, 17 facilities
Fines
$96,300 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
34, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
April 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number
335752
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 23, 2026Fine$96,300Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
April 23, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F926Have policies on smoking.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.C: widespread, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 14, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 14, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F584Honor 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.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 14, 2026data.cms.gov
February 5, 2026F887Educate 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2026data.cms.gov
February 5, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2026data.cms.gov
February 5, 2026F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2026data.cms.gov
November 5, 2025F690Provide 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 harmCorrectedDecember 20, 2025data.cms.gov
May 2, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 11, 2025data.cms.gov
June 18, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2024data.cms.gov
June 18, 2024F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2024data.cms.gov
June 18, 2024F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2024data.cms.gov
June 18, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2024data.cms.gov
June 18, 2024F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2024data.cms.gov
June 18, 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 harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2024data.cms.gov
June 18, 2024F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2024data.cms.gov
February 8, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 22, 2024data.cms.gov
February 8, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 22, 2024data.cms.gov
November 21, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 12, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 5 individual or personal trusts (2 owners, 3 managers). Their names are not shown on this page.

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.