Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
100 Miller Street, Gowanda, NY 14070 · (716) 532-5700
For profit - Limited Liability company · 160 certified beds
Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 3 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $23,520 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 16, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 16, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.May 16, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.May 16, 2025 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 21, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $23,520May 21, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.27 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.95 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.9% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 160 |
| Average residents per day | 156.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at A Allegany · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Pines Healthcare & Rehab Ctrs Machias Campus Machias · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Pines Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centers Olea Olean · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Salamanca Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Salamanca · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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