Nursing home / skilled nursing
Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Dunkirk, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 10836 TEMPLE ROAD |
| City | Dunkirk |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 14048 |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Phone | 716-366-6400 |
| Website | http://www.livinglegendshealth.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 335485 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 216 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | July 1, 1976 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is in 10836 TEMPLE ROAD, Dunkirk, NY 14048. Phone: 716-366-6400. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 1, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 53.000; 3 federal fines totaling $8926.00; total nursing staff turnover 49.7%.
More about this provider
| Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is part of the Living Legends Health family (affiliated with The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care, and VestraCare portfolios), which says it provides long-term and rehabilitative services. The facility's own resident handbook hosted on the official site describes 24-hour nursing care, physician and rehabilitative services (PT/OT/speech), pharmacy, dental, laboratory/diagnostic, housekeeping, laundry, beauty/barber, and medical-appointment transportation services, with 24-hour visiting access and recommended visiting hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. | |
| Services and programs | 24-hour nursing care by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Aides; individualized Plan of Care by an Interdisciplinary Team; physician services (attending physician, on-call physician services 24 hours a day); rehabilitative services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy when ordered by the attending physician; laboratory and diagnostic services via a local laboratory, EKG and portable X-rays at the facility; pharmacy/medication services via a contracted pharmacy with unit dose system; dental services (routine check-ups and cleanings at the facility); housekeeping, personal laundry service, beauty parlor/barber services, transportation arrangement to medical appointments, and mail/telephone services - all as described in the facility resident handbook hosted on the official Living Legends site |
| Who it serves | Residents and patients of Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, including long-term residents and rehabilitation patients - as described in the facility handbook |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone (716) 366-6400; Visiting time and access is 24 hours; recommended visiting hours are from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM; visitors sign in at the reception desk at the front entrance; doors are locked after 8:00 PM and unlock at 8:00 AM - as stated in the facility handbook hosted on the official site |
| Website | http://www.livinglegendshealth.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.40 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.99 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 64 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 53.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 20 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 64 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 20 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-03-27 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 3 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.34462 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 50.0 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.95346 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 49.7 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.86833 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.26766 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.72645 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.10518 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.34577 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 3 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 3 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 8926.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | DUNKIRK OPERATING, LLC |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 203.2 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Chautauqua County
- Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center — Dunkirk
- Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing — Greenhurst
- Heritage Park Rehab & Skilled Nursing — Jamestown
Common questions about Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Where is Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center located?
Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is at 10836 TEMPLE ROAD, Dunkirk, New York 14048.
What care and services does Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center offer?
Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center's quality rating?
CMS gives Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.
How do I contact Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?
Call Chautauqua Nursing And Rehabilitation Center at 716-366-6400.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in New York can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.