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HomeNew YorkMercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility

Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility

55 Melroy Avenue, Lackawanna, NY 142187168195300WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(10 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
84
certified

How Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility Compares in New York

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New York. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
NY average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
NY average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
NY average
2.8/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.68 hrs/day
NY average
3.62 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.65 hrs/day
NY average
0.71 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
43.7%
NY average
40.3%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the New York average of 3.0/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the New York average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.68 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.62.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 2, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 24, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$13,718/mo
New York median
Private Room
$14,904/mo
New York median
Erie County 65+
175,697
18.5% of county
County Population
951,232
Erie County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lackawanna, New York with 84 certified beds. It has been operating since 1970. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
84
Avg Residents/Day
82.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Jul 1, 1970
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Erie
Last Inspection
Jul 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
12.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (4)

F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jul 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.75 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.28 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.68 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.03 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.7%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SETTE-CAMARA, LEONARDOMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
ZAPFEL, ROBERTMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 19, 2014
O CONNOR, PATRICIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 15, 2015
OSBORNE, CLAYTONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2008
SETTE-CAMARA, LEONARDOCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
AGNELLO, ALEXISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
EDWARDS, RUSSELLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2020
GARVEY, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
GLEASON, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
MACHOLZ, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 19, 2014
MARKIEWICZ, JOYCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 1, 2023
ZAPFEL, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 19, 2014
EDWARDS, RUSSELLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
GLEASON, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
O CONNOR, PATRICIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2023
OSBORNE, CLAYTONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2008
SNYDER, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 15, 2015
O CONNOR, PATRICIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2023
SNYDER, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 30, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility and nearby alternatives.

All New York facilities
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
Lackawanna, NYCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtown, L L C
Buffalo, NY3,168 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,489
Seneca Health Care Center
West Seneca, NY2.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $14,015
Garden Gate Health Care Facility
Cheektowaga, NY4.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility
Buffalo, NY5.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $129,149
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Buffalo, NY5.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $10,868
Elderwood at Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga, NY5.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
Lackawanna, NY · Current facility
—5/54/54/5None recorded
Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtown, L L C
Buffalo, NY
3,168 ft2/52/53/5$10,489
Seneca Health Care Center
West Seneca, NY
2.1 mi3/53/52/5$14,015
Garden Gate Health Care Facility
Cheektowaga, NY
4.8 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility
Buffalo, NY
5.5 mi2/51/55/5$129,149
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Buffalo, NY
5.6 mi1/51/51/5$10,868
Elderwood at Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga, NY
5.8 mi2/52/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility?▾
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New York is $13,718/month for a semi-private room and $14,904/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility had any health inspection violations?▾
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility?▾
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility provides 4.68 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, 1.28 LPN hours, and 2.75 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.7%.
How many beds does Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility have?▾
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility has 84 certified beds with an average of 82.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 98% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New York. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility?▾
On Google Maps, Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 10 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.