Elderwood at Wheatfield
2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 · (716) 215-8000
For profit - Limited Liability company · 123 certified beds
Elderwood at Wheatfield has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2024, found 12 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 14, 2024 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.August 14, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.August 14, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.August 14, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.August 14, 2024 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor 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.August 14, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 14, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 14, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 14, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.August 14, 2024 · F0810 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 14, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.August 14, 2024 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.August 14, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.August 14, 2024 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 14, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 14, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.August 14, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 2.95 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.77 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.49 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 59.3% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 123 |
| Average residents per day | 115.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Schoellkopf Health Center Niagara Falls · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Niagara Falls · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at G Gasport · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence Lewiston · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Elderwood at Lockport Lockport · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Elderwood at Wheatfield on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.