Nursing Homes in ZIP 14048 (Dunkirk, NY)

CMS records 2 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 14048 (Dunkirk, NY); across those rated, the average overall score is 4.5 out of 5.

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

CMS data for ZIP 14048

The current data counts 2 nursing homess in ZIP 14048; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 4.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 256 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.08 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 42.8% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $8,926.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating4.5 / 5
Highest-rated providerDUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 for-profit
Certified beds (total)256
Providers with a federal penalty1
Total federal fines$8,926
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.08
Avg RN turnover42.8%

Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 14048

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Dunkirk, NY 14048 CMS rating 4.0 / 5216 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Dunkirk, NY 14048 CMS rating 5.0 / 540 beds
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What to weigh in ZIP 14048

Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.

For families in ZIP 14048, Dunkirk, NY, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center4.0514216206.4%52.4%3
DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER5.05344038.0%33.3%0
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Frequently asked questions

Which nursing home in ZIP 14048 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 14048, at 5.0 out of 5.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 14048?
256 certified beds are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 14048. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 14048?
To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 14048?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 14048 is 4.5 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Do any providers in ZIP 14048 have federal penalties?
1 provider in ZIP 14048 has at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $8,926. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.

About the data

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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