Quick answers
- Where is Beechwood Homes?
- 2235 Millersport Highway, Getzville, NY 14068, in Erie County, New York.
- What is the phone number of Beechwood Homes?
- (716) 810-7000, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Beechwood Homes?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Beechwood Homes been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Beechwood Homes.
- What did inspectors find at Beechwood Homes?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 9, 2019 to July 3, 2025), Medicare lists 8 health citations; the most serious was level D. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 9, 2019 to July 3, 2025), Beechwood Homes had 8 health citations; the most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.74 hours per resident per day; the New York average is 3.69 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: November 8, 2023 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: November 8, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
Previous cycle: January 14, 2022 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 14, 2022 (standard health inspection); July 3, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0908 Level B
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
Earlier cycle: May 9, 2019 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 9, 2019 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0908 Level D
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0655 Level C
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (29)
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0261 Level E
“Have properly spaced exits within rooms.”
K0281 Level E
“Install proper backup exit lighting.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0341 Level E
“Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0761 Level E
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0232 Level D
“Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0345 Level E
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0232 Level D
“Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.”
K0325 Level D
“Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0521 Level E
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0911 Level E
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0132 Level D
“Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.”
K0232 Level D
“Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0531 Level D
“Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”
K0781 Level D
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.66 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.07 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.01 | 2.20 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.74 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.30 | 3.20 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.45 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 38.1% | 40.3% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 22.2% | 39.6% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 272 |
| Average residents per day | 145.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Beechwood Health Care Center Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1978-05-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2235 Millersport Highway, Getzville, NY 14068 |
| County | Erie County |
| State | New York |
| Phone | (716) 810‑7000 |
| CMS Certification Number | 335468 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Elderwood at Williamsville2.3 mi · Williamsville, NY · 2 of 5 stars
- Canterbury Woods2.8 mi · Williamsville, NY · 4 of 5 stars
- Elderwood at Amherst3.1 mi · Amherst, NY · 3 of 5 stars
- Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at3.3 mi · Williamsville, NY · 1 of 5 stars
- Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C3.5 mi · Tonawanda, NY · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Upstate New York VA Healthcare System (Western NY VA Healthcare System)4.4 mi · Buffalo, NY · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
- Kenmore Mercy Hospital5.7 mi · Kenmore, NY · Acute Care Hospital
- Erie County Medical Center6.4 mi · Buffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13