Nursing home · Cheektowaga, NY
Elderwood at Cheektowaga
225 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 · (716) 681-9480
Elderwood at Cheektowaga is a 172-bed for-profit nursing home in Cheektowaga, New York (Erie County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1991. On average it cares for 148 residents a day (about 86% of its certified beds). It is part of Elderwood, a group of 17 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.25 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.55 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.78 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 67% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 64% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 23, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 23 above the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 4 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $96,300 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: 225 Bennett Road Operating Company, LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
Nearby nursing homes
- Garden Gate Health Care Facility ★★★★★Cheektowaga · 1.1 mi · 184 beds
- Elderwood at Lancaster ★★★★★Lancaster · 3.1 mi · 96 beds
- Seneca Health Care Center ★★★★★West Seneca · 3.9 mi · 160 beds
- Williamsville Suburban, LLC ★★★★★Williamsville · 4.6 mi · 220 beds
- Terrace View Long Term Care Facility ★★★★★Buffalo · 4.9 mi · 390 beds
- Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, LLC ★★★★★Buffalo · 5.2 mi · 120 beds
Common questions
What is the star rating of Elderwood at Cheektowaga?
CMS rates Elderwood at Cheektowaga 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Elderwood at Cheektowaga have?
172 certified beds, with an average of 148 residents a day.
Does Elderwood at Cheektowaga accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Elderwood at Cheektowaga?
(716) 681-9480. Address: 225 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).