All citations for Elderwood at Williamsville

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

January 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 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 January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

  2. 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 January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2025).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2025).

  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.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2025).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

  7. 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 January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).

  9. 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 January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

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

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

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

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (April 20, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2025).

  15. 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 January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 12, 2025).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.