Nursing homeActive
Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at A
292 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 140527166521560320 certified beds · 203 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2021
Deficiencies
14
● 2● 12● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2024-12-20
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New York State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-20 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-06-28 | Standard | 140 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-08-11 | Standard | 130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New York State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-03Record 335281-20241220-F561
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-03Record 335281-20241220-F600
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-03Record 335281-20241220-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-03Record 335281-20241220-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-03Record 335281-20241220-F883
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-26Record 335281-20230628-F584
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-26Record 335281-20230628-F623
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-26Record 335281-20230628-F677
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-26Record 335281-20230628-F758
F836Ensure 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.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Records
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-26Record 335281-20230628-F836
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-30Record 335281-20210811-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-30Record 335281-20210811-F684
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-30Record 335281-20210811-F908
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-30Record 335281-20210811-F641
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.28
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.37
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.80
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover42%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover14%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.8% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 24.3% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 14.0% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 18.9% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman, Israel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 45% | — | — |
| Flanagan, Daniel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gahr, Kaitlyn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Green, Justin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Highgate Medical Group PC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kwarta, Daire Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moscato, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Phan, Tom Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rosso, Ralph Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sia Su, Gerwina Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Szafarczyk, Holly Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Absolut Facilities Management, LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bonadio & Co LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Favorite Healthcare Staffing LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gahr, Kaitlyn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Green, Justin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Highgate Medical Group PC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Phan, Tom Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rca Healthcare Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rosso, Ralph Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sga H. Care Staffing LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sherman, Israel Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sherman, Samuel Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| The Mcguire Group Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vestracare Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Absolut Care — 5 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New York.
No county cost figures on file for Erie.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Run At Orchard Park Orchard Park | 6.0 mi | 2025-03-07 | 010 |
| Greenfield Health & Rehab Center Lancaster | 8.8 mi | 2026-02-25 | 1100 |
| Father Baker Manor Orchard Park | 6.9 mi | 2025-06-17 | 040 |
| Elderwood At Lancaster Lancaster | 9.1 mi | 2025-12-23 | 0130 |
| Garden Gate Health Care Facility Cheektowaga | 9.9 mi | 2025-03-19 | 1130 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |