Nursing homes › Massachusetts › Center for Extended Care at Amherst
150 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002 · 4132568185 · 134 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Shimon Lefkowitz, a group operating 5 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $309,506 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.34 (Massachusetts median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.25. Weekend total: 3.24. Nursing staff turnover: 39%.
All-time on record: 34 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-04-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2025-06-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-06-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-06-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-06-04 | Ensure 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-06-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-06-04 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-04-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-21 |
| 2024-11-07 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-04-24 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Honor 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Implement 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | B | Health | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2023-11-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-13 | Educate 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-03-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | C | Health | corrected 2023-04-27 |
| 2023-03-15 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | B | Health | corrected 2023-04-27 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-04 | Fine | $28,915 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEFKOWITZ, SHIMON | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 11/03/2015 |
| LOFFLER, ABRAHAM | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 8% | since 11/03/2015 |
| LOFFLER, ISRAEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 8% | since 11/03/2015 |
| LOFFLER, SOLOMON | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 8% | since 11/03/2015 |
| SHIMON, MIRIAM | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 18% | since 11/03/2015 |
| SIMHA, DAVID | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/03/2015 |
| LEFKOWITZ, SHIMON | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/03/2015 |
| LOFFLER, ABRAHAM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/03/2015 |
| SHIMON, MIRIAM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/03/2015 |
| SIMHA, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/03/2015 |
| LOFFLER, ABRAHAM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/03/2015 |
| SIMHA, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/03/2015 |
| MAVADO MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/15/2015 |
| MINTZ, JOSHUA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2013 |
| RACKLIFFE, THOMAS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2013 |
| SIMHA, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/03/2015 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 225420. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.