Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
55 Melroy Avenue, Lackawanna, NY 14218
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility is a nursing home in Lackawanna, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJuly 24, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since July 29, 20224 (New York average 21)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on July 24, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2025.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2025.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2025.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Fire safety inspection on February 2, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0293 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Health inspection on July 29, 2022
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on July 29, 2022
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2022.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2022.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2022.
Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2022.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2022.
Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2022.
Citation K0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2022.
Citation K0100. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2022.
Citation K0929. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (716) 819-5300
- Last standard health inspection
- July 24, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 84
- Residents per day, on average
- 82.7
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New York average (4 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- EDWARDS, RUSSELLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
- GLEASON, THOMASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
- O CONNOR, PATRICIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2023
- OSBORNE, CLAYTONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2008
- SNYDER, BRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/15/2015
Questions
When was Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility last inspected?
CMS lists July 24, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility have?
CMS lists 4 health citations since July 29, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.