Absolut Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation At A
East Aurora, Erie County, New York · CCN 335281 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Absolut Care (5 facilities, chain average 3.2 stars)
CMS rates Absolut Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation At A 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 320 certified beds, 203 residents a day on average. 14 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 3 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.36677 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.2835 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.80057 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.2% (registered nurses 14.3%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-20 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-20 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-12-20 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-03 |
| 2023-06-28 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-26 |
| 2023-06-28 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-26 |
| 2023-06-28 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-26 |
| 2023-06-28 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-26 |
| 2023-06-28 | 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. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0836 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-26 |
| 2021-08-11 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-30 |
| 2021-08-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-30 |
| 2021-08-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-30 |
| 2021-08-11 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-30 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonadio & Co LLP Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Favorite Healthcare Staffing LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Highgate Medical Group PC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Rca Healthcare Management LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Sga H. Care Staffing LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| The Mcguire Group Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Vestracare Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Absolut Facilities Management, LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 2007-06-07 |
| Highgate Medical Group PC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-11-01 |
| Sherman, Israel Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 45% | 2007-06-07 |
| Gahr, Kaitlyn Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-09-05 |
| Green, Justin Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-11-01 |
| Phan, Tom Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2021-11-21 |
| Rosso, Ralph Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-08-14 |
| Sherman, Samuel Individual | direct ownership interest | — | 2007-06-07 |
| Sherman, Israel Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2007-06-07 |
| Flanagan, Daniel Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Gahr, Kaitlyn Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-09-05 |
| Green, Justin Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-11-01 |
| Kwarta, Daire Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Moscato, James Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Phan, Tom Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-11-21 |
| Rosso, Ralph Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-08-14 |
| Sia Su, Gerwina Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Szafarczyk, Holly Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Erie County.