Chautauqua County Home
Nursing Home Facility
10836 Temple Road, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Chautauqua County Home is a senior care community located in Dunkirk, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Dunkirk area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (716) 366-6400.
With 216 beds, Chautauqua County Home is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Dunkirk average about 100 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Dunkirk average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 2.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 50%.
The community is located in Chautauqua County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Chautauqua County Home. None of them caused harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $8,926.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Resident Rights
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Administration
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Chautauqua County Home offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - City/county
- Beds / units 216
- Occupancy 96%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 2.9
- Annual staff turnover 50%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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