Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo, NY

Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Buffalo, New York. It is located in Erie county at 200 Seventh Street, Buffalo, New York 14201. You can reach out to the office of Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing via phone at (716) 847-2500. This skilled nursing facility has 160 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 98.63%. Its legal business name is Waterfront Operations Associates LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Centers Health Care, a chain of 36 nursing homes.

Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (Medicare CCN 335437) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1975 (51 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in February, 2025.

Contact Information

Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
200 Seventh Street, Buffalo, New York 14201
(716) 847-2500

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Nursing Home Profile

NameEllicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Location200 Seventh Street, Buffalo, New York
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds160
Occupancy Rate98.63%
Medicare ID (CCN)335437
Legal Business NameWaterfront Operations Associates LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainCenters Health Care (36 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1477833309
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameWaterfront Operations Associates LLC
Doing Business AsEllicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Address200 7th St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Phone Number716-847-2500

NPI Number1780689299
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameKaleida Health Waterfront Health Care Center
Address200 7th St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Phone Number716-847-2500

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.483.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.440.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.960.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.092.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend2.93.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.250.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.130.07
Total nursing staff turnover61.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover50%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home10.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$10,868
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in February, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing for 12 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 33 citations since 2021 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Feb 13, 2025Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 2, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 2, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 2, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 8, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Ensure 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.
F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 2, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 2, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 2, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 2, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 2, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Ensure 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.
F0836, Administration, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, widespreadCorrected by Apr 2, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Apr 2, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by May 8, 2025
Feb 7, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by May 8, 2025
Nov 13, 2024Honor 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.
F0578, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedPast non-compliance (already corrected)
Oct 4, 2023Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 21, 2023
Oct 4, 2023Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 21, 2023
Oct 4, 2023Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 21, 2023
Oct 4, 2023Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 21, 2023
Oct 4, 2023Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 21, 2023
Oct 4, 2023Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F0660, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 21, 2023
Oct 4, 2023Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 21, 2023
Oct 4, 2023Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 21, 2023
Oct 4, 2023Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 21, 2023
Sep 22, 2021Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 3, 2021
Sep 22, 2021Implement 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.
F0758, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 3, 2021
Sep 22, 2021Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 3, 2021
Sep 22, 2021Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 3, 2021
Sep 22, 2021Provide 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.
F0688, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 3, 2021
Sep 22, 2021Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 3, 2021
Sep 22, 2021Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 3, 2021

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased21.0413.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.285.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.250.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.61.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms14.1612.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.783.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.8193.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine90.5582.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.491.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened25.2814.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication15.8719.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine78.1595.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine7579.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers10.614.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence23.2119.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication14.1215.38

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