DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
447 449 LAKE SHORE DRIVE WEST, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER Compares
DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER is a 40-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dunkirk, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.9%) is below the New York average of 6.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dunkirk, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.9% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (38% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (29% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.9% — better than the New York average of 6.5% (86% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Dunkirk.
What keeps DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.9% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 40 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER's rating advantage in Dunkirk?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Dunkirk
Dunkirk sits in Chautauqua County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 25,647 (20.1%)
- Median age
- 42.8 years
- Median household income
- $48,315
- Median home value
- $92,900
Demographics for Chautauqua County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dunkirk.
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