Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield
Nursing Home Facility
2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Spacious and appealing rooms combined with care make ElderWood Assisted Living at Crestwood the perfect choice for adults who just need a little extra help with the details of everyday life.
Operated by ElderWood Senior Care, which runs 14 communities in our directory.
With 65 beds, Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Niagara Falls average about 101 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 94% 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 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2024 and recorded 12 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 2.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 59%.
The community is located in Niagara County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 13 problems at Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield. None of them caused harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
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, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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.
Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield offers assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, in-home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 65
- Occupancy 94%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 2.9
- Annual staff turnover 59%
- Last health inspection August 2024
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