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292 Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052 · Erie County

(716) 652-1560

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 320 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 335281 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Aurora Park a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Aurora Park as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the New York average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 14 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 2 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.48 hours per resident per day at Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Aurora Park, about the same as the New York median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.38 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.86 hours, 18% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 43.8% of nursing staff left within a year (New York median 38.3%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.48 hours
Below the New York median of 3.57 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.38 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.86 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 43.8% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 20% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds320
Residents per day 195 About 61% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceMarch 1969
Part of a chainAbsolut Care
Legal business nameABSOLUT CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION AT AURORA PARK, LLC

Paying for care at Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Aurora Park: Medicare and Medicaid

Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Aurora Park is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet New York's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on December 20, 2024 and found 4 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 14 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 14 citations at Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Aurora Park across 3 inspection dates, 1 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 12 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 2 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (3) and resident rights (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, December 20, 2024). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

December 20, 2024 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 3, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 3, 2025)

DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 3, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 3, 2025)

DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 3, 2025)

June 28, 2023 · 5 citations

EImplement 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2023)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2023)

DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2023)

CEnsure 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.

Potential for minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0836 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2023)

August 11, 2021 · 4 citations

EKeep all essential equipment working safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2021)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2021)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2021)

BEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2021)

Questions to ask on a tour of Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Aurora Park

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 20, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. Weekend staffing is 18% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  3. CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
  4. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  5. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 3/5 4/5 4/5
August 2026 3/5 3/5 3/5 4/5
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Location

Hospitals near Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Aurora Park

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 6.7 mi
    Western Ny Childrens Psychiatric Center West Seneca
    Emergency room
  • 11.1 mi
    Mercy Hospital Buffalo
    Emergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5
    Median ER visit 5h 7m for patients treated and sent home
  • 13.6 mi
    Kaleida Health Buffalo
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 50m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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