Nursing home in Niagara Falls, Niagara County
Elderwood at Wheatfield
2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 · (716) 215-8000
Elderwood at Wheatfield is a for-profit nursing home with 123 certified beds in Niagara Falls, Niagara County. It is one of 10 certified nursing homes in Niagara County. Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures). That overall rating is below the Niagara County average of 3.0 stars. Inspectors issued 13 health citations across 2 inspections in the current federal reporting period. CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials for the facility in the past three years. Residents receive about 2.9 hours of total nursing care per day on average, and nursing staff turnover is 59%.
Medicare star ratings
Overall Medicare rating
2 / 5
Medicare's summary rating combining inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Health inspection rating
2 / 5
Based on findings from state health inspections and complaint investigations.
Staffing rating
2 / 5
Based on reported nurse and aide staffing hours per resident.
Quality measures rating
4 / 5
Based on resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospitalizations.
Staffing
- Total nurse hours per resident per day
- 2.95
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.69
- Nursing staff turnover
- 59.3%
- RN turnover
- 50.0%
Staffing hours are self-reported payroll data published by CMS. Ask the facility about current staffing, including weekends.
Facility facts
- Address
- 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
- County
- Niagara
- Phone
- (716) 215-8000
- Certified beds
- 123
- Average residents per day
- 116
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Company, LLC
- Chain affiliation
- Elderwood (17 facilities)
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- 1995
- CMS Certification Number (CCN)
- 335790
- Most recent standard inspection
- August 14, 2024
Location and getting there
Elderwood at Wheatfield is located at 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, in Western New York (ZIP 14304). Distances are straight-line estimates; confirm travel routes before visiting.
Open in Google MapsInspection record
- Inspections on record
- 2
- Total health citations
- 13
- Serious citations (harm or immediate jeopardy)
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy citations
- 0
Inspection history
| Inspection date | Type | Citations | Most serious finding | Official report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2024 | Standard health inspection | 12 | Potential for harm (widespread) | View CMS report |
| December 6, 2019 | Standard health inspection | 1 | Potential for harm (isolated) | View CMS report |
Federal penalties
No federal fines or payment denials are listed for this facility in the CMS penalty data we compiled. Penalties are only one indicator; review the inspection reports below for cited deficiencies.
Complaints to the New York State Department of Health
- Complaints received
- 159
- Complaints per 100 beds
- 145.7
- Statewide average per 100 beds
- 57.1
- On-site complaint inspections
- 23
NYS DOH complaint data through July 31, 2026.
Owners and managers reported to CMS
| Name | Role reported to CMS |
|---|---|
| Warren Cole | Direct owner (5% or greater) — 50% (since 10/14/2011) |
| Jeffrey Rubin | Direct owner (5% or greater) — 50% (since 10/14/2011) |
| Michelle Hardy | Managing employee (since 12/13/2021) |
| Warren Cole | Operational/managerial control (since 10/14/2011) |
| Jeffrey Rubin | Operational/managerial control (since 10/14/2011) |
Official reports and records
These links open official and independent records for CCN 335790. Read several inspections, not only the most recent, to see whether problems repeat.