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Ellicott Center

200 Seventh Street

2.9(163 ratings)· Buffalo average: 3.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
160
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
160
Quality rating
Holds a CMS Five Star Rating
Operator
Part of the Centers Health Care network
Care scope
Offers both short-term rehab and long-term care

What Families Think

Ellicott Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Buffalo operated by Centers Health Care, offering both short-term rehab and long-term care. No detailed family reviews were provided, but the community's overall Google rating of 2.9 from 158 reviews suggests mixed experiences.

The Good

  • Individualized rehabilitation planning with expert therapists
  • Electronic medical records keep care team connected
  • Round-the-clock caregiver support
  • Family-oriented environment with social activities
  • Holds a CMS Five Star Rating

The Bad

  • Google rating of 2.9 from 158 reviews signals mixed experiences
  • No detailed family reviews available to verify care quality

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Ellicott Center is a senior living community in Buffalo, New York offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 2.9 out of 5 across 163 reviews.

About Ellicott Center

Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Buffalo, New York, offering both short-term and long-term care. The community is operated by Centers Health Care, part of the post-acute care network serving the Northeast region.

The facility emphasizes individualized rehabilitation planning with expert therapists using cutting-edge technology to help residents return home and resume their preferred lifestyles. Clinical specialists are available to manage all resident conditions, and the center maintains a large, dedicated care staff to ensure each resident has consistent hands-on caregiver support.

Ellicott Center utilizes current electronic medical records and charting technologies to keep all parties involved in care connected and informed at all times. The skilled administrator, nurses, and therapists focus their efforts on personalized resident outcomes and clinical excellence.

The community fosters a family-oriented environment by offering activities, social opportunities, and round-the-clock care designed to support residents throughout their recovery journey. The facility holds a CMS Five Star Rating.

Types of Care at Ellicott Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Ellicott Center

2.9overall · 163 ratings combined

2.9★ on Google (163)

Shelly Boyle

Jun 2026

via Google

I went to Ellicott Center for short term rehabilitation after being released from Buffalo General Hospital in 2024. I wouldn't send my dog here. As soon as you enter the front doors, you smell, urine and fèces. The place is filthy. The rehabilitation is subpar. While I was a resident, there was actually one night where nobody was given water for a prolonged period of time in very hot conditions. I expressed this to the doctor in the morning and she was wondering why everyone was so thirsty. There was also a shift when no nurse was in the building for over four hours in the whole facility. It was not unusual to lay in your own excrement, you for hours at a time. This place needs to be shut down.

kandi Marie

Jun 2026

via Google

They released my mom, she came home couldn't walk good fell getting into the house and had to call 911 to come help her up (have video). She's been stuck in her room since coming back as she can't walk. The reason she went to this center was to help her do physical therapy to get her strength and after 2 weeks they released her when she still clearly needs help!

Regina “Iya Oyanike” Hutchins Winstead

May 2026

via Google

The building was immaculate and the staff was were very helpful and professional. A staff member guided us to our family member's room, after finding out we were confused. The per diem nurse was helpful, professional and courteous. The patient room was clean and our family member was comfortable. It was a pleasant visit. I am glad some one I love is here

Lakisha Moore

May 2026

via Google

Jus wanted to share my Great Experience with the Best social worker name Ms.Shalimar, very amazing young lady who made me feel like family and not just a person she went above and beyond with me and my family, helping us in a hard time situation that most people would of gave up on Nooo she cared, and showed so much help I thank her again for her outstanding work and all she does with people continue to do great things because my family and I will never forget u!!!!!

Robert Macre

Dec 2025

via Google

Day staff shorthanded and unable to properly care for patients. It's probably because they're underpaid. Medicine, bathing and meals are late or not delivered. Overnight crew seems more caring since not so busy. Hire more trained staff and pay them a competitive pay as an incentive to come to work and do a job they like.

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 63 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 13, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard22 citations
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 31, 2025

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 8, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 8, 2025

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025

Feb 7, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 8, 2025

Nov 13, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 11, 2024

Oct 4, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard24 citations
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2023

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2023

Sep 22, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternWaiver has been granted

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2021

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Ellicott Center offer?

Ellicott Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Ellicott Center located?

Ellicott Center is located at 200 Seventh Street in Buffalo, New York.

What do families say about Ellicott Center?

Ellicott Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Buffalo operated by Centers Health Care, offering both short-term rehab and long-term care. No detailed family reviews were provided, but the community's overall Google rating of 2.9 from 158 reviews suggests mixed experiences.

How did Ellicott Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Ellicott Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 63 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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