Buffalo, NY · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Buffalo's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
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Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
200 Seventh Street, Buffalo, NY 14201 · Erie County
At Ellicott Center we provide advanced rehab nursing care for the Buffalo Community. We offer advanced short-term rehab and long-term nursing care, state-of-the-art technology, the best physical, occupational and speech therapy, world-class therapists, and on-site physicians.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (155 of 160 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Buffalo, NY, with 160 certified beds and an average of about 155 residents per day. It operates as part of the Centers Health Care network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.53 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.38 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62.5%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $10,868 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.53 hrs/resident/day)
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Buffalo options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 160
- Avg. residents/day
- 155
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Centers Health Care
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335437
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,420–$15,200/mo (median $13,450) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Buffalo prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.53
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.38
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 62.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 12
- Federal fines
- 1 ($10,868)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-02-13
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (33 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-02-13Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2025-02-13Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | Fine | $10,868 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
200 Seventh Street, Buffalo, NY
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing cost?
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Buffalo, NY area typically runs $12,420–$15,200 per month (median $13,450, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?
Staff provide about 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has 33 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing have availability?
Typically 97% full (155 of 160 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing offer?
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 160 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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