ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER
1818 COMO PARK BLVD, Lancaster, NY 14086
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How ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER Compares
ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lancaster, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.1%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 96 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lancaster, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.6% — better than the New York average of 13.7% (52% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.1% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (97% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.9% — worse than the New York average of 6.5% (52% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.8% — worse than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER with other nursing homes in Lancaster.
How is ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.6% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.1% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 96 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER lag behind other Lancaster options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Lancaster
Lancaster sits in Erie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 165,159 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $59,464
- Median home value
- $160,700
Demographics for Erie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lancaster.
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