Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Nursing Home · Buffalo, NY

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number335437

Contact & location

200 Seventh Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
Erie County
Phone
(716) 847-2500
ZIP code
14201 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
160
Residents per day
157.8 (99% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Waterfront Operations Associates LLC
Chain
Centers Health Care (36 facilities, avg 2.2★)
Medicare certified since
April 1, 1975
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.48 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.44 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.96 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.09 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.90 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
61.3 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 13, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
33 health · 30 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-02-13 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-04-02
2025-02-13 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-02
2025-02-13 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 2025-04-02
2025-02-13 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-08
2025-02-13 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-02
2025-02-13 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-02
2025-02-13 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-02
2025-02-13 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-02
2025-02-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-02
2025-02-13 Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
F0836 · Administration Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-02
2025-02-13 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-02
2025-02-13 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		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-08
2025-02-07 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-08
2024-11-13 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-11
2023-10-04 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 · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-21
2023-10-04 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-21
2023-10-04 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-21
2023-10-04 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 2023-11-21
2023-10-04 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 2023-11-21
2023-10-04 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-21
2023-10-04 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-21
2023-10-04 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-21
2023-10-04 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-21
2021-09-22 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-11-03
2021-09-22 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-11-03
2021-09-22 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-11-03
2021-09-22 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-11-03
2021-09-22 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-11-03
2021-09-22 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-11-03
2021-09-22 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-11-03
2021-09-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-11-03
2021-09-22 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-11-03
2021-09-22 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		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-11-03

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 $10,868 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-02-07Fine$10,868

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Rozenberg, Kenneth (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 81%
Sicklick, Jeffrey (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 19%
Arora, Nitin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Patterson, Enijah (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Goldman, Nathan (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Hendrix, Heidi (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Lantzitsky, Aharon (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Rozenberg, Kenneth (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Arora, Nitin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Patterson, Enijah (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?

Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing 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 New York.

How many beds does Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing have?

It has 160 certified beds and cares for about 158 residents per day.

Has Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $10,868 in the last three years.

Who owns Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?

It is part of Centers Health Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?

(716) 847-2500. The facility is located at 200 Seventh Street, Buffalo, NY 14201.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.