Nursing homes in Amherst, NY
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Amherst, part of the Erie area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Amherst, New York, residing within the 14226 ZIP code have access to one nursing home facility located in Erie County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, the town currently maintains an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Elderwood at Amherst, operated by Elderwood, is the facility serving the local population, and it currently holds a 2-star rating based on federal quality standards.
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avg 2★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Amherst
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Amherst reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is ELDERWOOD AT AMHERST at 2★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
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| ELDERWOOD AT AMHERST ELDERWOOD · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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