CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST
150 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, AMHERST, MA 01002 · CCN 225420
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Certified beds
- 134
- Avg residents/day
- 130.8
- Phone
- 4132568185
Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Massachusetts avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-06-04 | 7 | 8.9 | 9.5 | -1.9 better |
| 2 | 2024-04-10 | 13 | 10.0 | 9.8 | +3.0 worse |
| 3 | 2023-03-15 | 12 | 12.7 | 9.3 | -0.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.30 | 43.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.27 | 61.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.60 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $28,915
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- SHIMON LEFKOWITZ
- Facilities in chain
- 5
- Chain avg overall
- 2.80 / 5
Inspection citations (32)2 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- JF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-06-10 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-06-04 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-06-04 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03
Actual harm
- EF0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.2025-06-04 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-06-04 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-04-15 · Health · corrected 2025-04-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-12-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-04-24 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-04-10 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-11-13 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2023-11-13 · Health · corrected 2023-11-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-03-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.2023-03-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2023-03-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-27
Potential for minimal harm
- CF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-03-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-27
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-03-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-03-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-03-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-03-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-03-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMHA, DAVID | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 25% | 2015-11-03 |
| LEFKOWITZ, SHIMON | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 25% | 2015-11-03 |
| SHIMON, MIRIAM | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 18% | 2015-11-03 |
| LOFFLER, ISRAEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 8% | 2015-11-03 |
| LOFFLER, SOLOMON | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 8% | 2015-11-03 |
| LOFFLER, ABRAHAM | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 8% | 2015-11-03 |
| SIMHA, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-11-03 |
| ROBERTS, CHRISTOPHER | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-12-01 |
| LEFKOWITZ, SHIMON | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2015-11-03 |
| LOFFLER, ABRAHAM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2015-11-03 |
| SHIMON, MIRIAM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2015-11-03 |
| SIMHA, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2015-11-03 |
| LOFFLER, ABRAHAM | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-11-03 |
Other facilities in AMHERST
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.