Center For Extended Care at Amherst
Nursing Home · Amherst, MA
CMS certification number225420
Contact & location
150 University DriveAmherst, MA 01002
Hampshire County
- Phone
- (413) 256-8185
- ZIP code
- 01002 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 134
- Residents per day
- 126.3 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal name
- Amherst Nursing Home, INC
- Chain
- Shimon Lefkowitz (5 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.34 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.25 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.90 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.18 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.24 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.3 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 66.7 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 4, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Infection control citations
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 34 health · 6 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-04-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2025-06-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-06-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-06-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-06-04 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-06-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-06-04 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-04-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-21 |
| 2024-11-07 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-04-24 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2023-11-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-13 | 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. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-03-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. F0635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-27 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $28,915 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-04 | Fine | $28,915 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Lefkowitz, Shimon (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25% | |
| Loffler, Abraham (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 8% | |
| Loffler, Israel (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 8% | |
| Loffler, Solomon (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 8% | |
| Shimon, Miriam (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 18% | |
| Amherst LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lefkowitz, Shimon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Loffler, Abraham (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mavado Management LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mintz, Joshua (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rackliffe, Thomas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Simha, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lefkowitz, Shimon (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Loffler, Abraham (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shimon, Miriam (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Simha, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Loffler, Abraham (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Simha, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Simha, David (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mavado Management LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mintz, Joshua (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rackliffe, Thomas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Simha, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Center For Extended Care at Amherst?
Center For Extended Care at Amherst has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.
How many beds does Center For Extended Care at Amherst have?
It has 134 certified beds and cares for about 126 residents per day.
Has Center For Extended Care at Amherst been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $28,915 in the last three years.
Who owns Center For Extended Care at Amherst?
It is part of Shimon Lefkowitz and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Center For Extended Care at Amherst?
(413) 256-8185. The facility is located at 150 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.