Nursing homeActive
Ellicott Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
200 Seventh Street, Buffalo, NY 142017168472500160 certified beds · 158 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2021
Deficiencies
33
● 5● 27● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$10,868
1 fine
Last survey
2025-02-13
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-13 | Standard | 381 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-07 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-13 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-04 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-09-22 | Standard | 280 | 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.
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-04-02Record 335437-20250213-F760
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 2025-04-02Record 335437-20250213-F584
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 2025-05-08Record 335437-20250213-F677
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-02Record 335437-20250213-F693
F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-02Record 335437-20250213-F694
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-02Record 335437-20250213-F698
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-02Record 335437-20250213-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-02Record 335437-20250213-F804
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 2025-04-02Record 335437-20250213-F880
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-02Record 335437-20250213-F640
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 2025-04-02Record 335437-20250213-F836
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-08Record 335437-20250213-F842
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-08Record 335437-20250207-F755
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-11Record 335437-20241113-F578
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 2023-11-21Record 335437-20231004-F561
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-21Record 335437-20231004-F580
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 2023-11-21Record 335437-20231004-F584
F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-21Record 335437-20231004-F660
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 2023-11-21Record 335437-20231004-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 2023-11-21Record 335437-20231004-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-21Record 335437-20231004-F689
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-21Record 335437-20231004-F725
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-21Record 335437-20231004-F755
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-03Record 335437-20210922-F610
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-03Record 335437-20210922-F688
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-03Record 335437-20210922-F695
F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-03Record 335437-20210922-F711
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 2021-11-03Record 335437-20210922-F758
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-03Record 335437-20210922-F814
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-03Record 335437-20210922-F867
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 2021-11-03Record 335437-20210922-F880
F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-03Record 335437-20210922-F567
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 BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-03Record 335437-20210922-F584
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | Civil money penalty | $10,868 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.44
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.48
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.90
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover61%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
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 | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 14.1% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.6% | 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 | 21.0% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 15.9% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rozenberg, Kenneth Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 81% | — | — |
| Sicklick, Jeffrey Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 19% | — | — |
| Arora, Nitin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patterson, Enijah Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Arora, Nitin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goldman, Nathan Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hendrix, Heidi Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lantzitsky, Aharon Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patterson, Enijah Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rozenberg, Kenneth Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Centers Health Care — 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility Buffalo | 1.3 mi | 2026-03-05 | 2112 |
| Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Buffalo | 1.5 mi | 2025-11-12 | 2213 |
| Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin Buffalo | 1.9 mi | 2025-11-24 | 0110 |
| Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Buffalo | 2.7 mi | 2026-06-09 | 0343 |
| St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center Buffalo | 3.2 mi | 2026-02-13 | 010 |
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 |