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Center For Extended Care At Amherst

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

150 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Amherst, MA 01002

134 Beds
Medicare Since 1990

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150 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
Amherst, MA 01002

About Center For Extended Care At Amherst

Nursing home overview and details

Center For Extended Care At Amherst is a for-profit nursing home in Amherst, MA, serving Hampshire County and the surrounding community. The facility has 134 certified beds with an average daily census of 129.1 residents.

Center For Extended Care At Amherst has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1990, bringing 36 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with SHIMON LEFKOWITZ, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Amherst, MA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Certified Beds134
Avg. Residents/Day129.1
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilBoth
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyHampshire
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Below Average

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Center For Extended Care At Amherst has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Below Average

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Below Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Center For Extended Care At Amherst provides 3.42 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.30 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 40.7%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 61.5%. Weekend staffing averages 3.19 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.30
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.42
Total Nurse Turnover Rate40.7%
RN Turnover Rate61.5%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.19

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Center For Extended Care At Amherst has received 1 fine totaling $28,915. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. Additionally, 2 infection control deficiencies have been identified during health inspections. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines1 ($28,915)
Total Penalties1
Infection Control Deficiencies2

Doctors at Center For Extended Care At Amherst

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Center For Extended Care At Amherst

What is the CMS rating for Center For Extended Care At Amherst?

Center For Extended Care At Amherst has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Center For Extended Care At Amherst have?

Center For Extended Care At Amherst has 134 certified beds with an average daily census of 129.1 residents.

What type of facility is Center For Extended Care At Amherst?

Center For Extended Care At Amherst is a for profit - partnership nursing home serving Hampshire County in Amherst, MA.

How many doctors practice at Center For Extended Care At Amherst?

1 physicians are affiliated with Center For Extended Care At Amherst. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Center For Extended Care At Amherst have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Center For Extended Care At Amherst has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·