Ellicott Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Buffalo, Erie County, New York · CCN 335437 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Centers Health Care (36 facilities, chain average 2.2 stars)
CMS rates Ellicott Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 160 certified beds, 158 residents a day on average. 33 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $10,868.
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 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 1 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.47958 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.43816 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.90276 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 61.3% (registered nurses 50%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-13 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-02-13 complaint survey |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-02-13 complaint survey |
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 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-02-13 complaint survey |
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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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 2025-04-02 |
| 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. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0836 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-02-13 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-02-07 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-08 |
| 2024-11-13 complaint survey |
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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-11-11 |
| 2023-10-04 complaint survey |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-04 complaint survey |
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 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-04 complaint survey |
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0660 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-04 | 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 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-04 | 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 2023-11-21 |
| 2023-10-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0711 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-11-03 |
| 2021-09-22 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-11-03 |
| 2021-09-22 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-11-03 |
| 2021-09-22 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-11-03 |
| 2021-09-22 | 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 2021-11-03 |
| 2021-09-22 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0567 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-11-03 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | Fine | $10,868 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rozenberg, Kenneth Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 81% | 2011-08-15 |
| Sicklick, Jeffrey Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 19% | 2013-01-01 |
| Arora, Nitin Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-04-15 |
| Patterson, Enijah Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-09-21 |
| Goldman, Nathan Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Hendrix, Heidi Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Lantzitsky, Aharon Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Rozenberg, Kenneth Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Arora, Nitin Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-04-15 |
| Patterson, Enijah Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-09-21 |
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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.