MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
55 MELROY AVENUE, Lackawanna, NY 14218
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Compares
MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY is a 84-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Lackawanna, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.0%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 84 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.4% — better than the New York average of 13.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (61% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.1% — worse than the New York average of 6.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY with other nursing homes in Lackawanna.
What keeps MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.0% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.1% here versus 6.5% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 84 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lackawanna
Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna.
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