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 25 of 37 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care 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

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights 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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have policies on smoking.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0926, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

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

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control 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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

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

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

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

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 23, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2025).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 11, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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.