Nursing Homes in Amherst, New York
There is 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home in Amherst, New York, with an average CMS overall rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
AMHERST, NY has 1 nursing home facility with a rating distribution of 4-star: 1 (100%), 1-star: 0 (0%), 2-star: 0 (0%), 3-star: 0 (0%), 5-star: 0 (0%), and the city average CMS overall star rating is 4.0 out of 5, which is 0.90 above the New York state average of 3.1. The city has 1 facility rated 4-5 stars (100%) and 0 facilities rated 1-2 stars (0%). The city’s average nurse staffing is 3.89 hours per resident day (HPRD), compared with the state average of 3.7 HPRD, so the city is above the state average by 0.19 HPRD, and there is 1 total facility.
All Nursing Homes in Amherst
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELDERWOOD AT AMHERST | 4459 BAILEY AVE, AMHERST, NY, 14226 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Amherst, New York?
There are 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Amherst, New York listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Amherst, New York?
Nursing homes in Amherst, New York have an average CMS overall rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Amherst accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Amherst, New York are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.