All citations for Elderwood at Cheektowaga

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 23, 2026

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2022).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2022).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2022).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.