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Elderwood At Amherst

4459 Bailey Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(716) 835-2543

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,283

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,251
  • Average State Price: $6,983
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Elderwood At Amherst Description

    Elderwood At Amherst is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Amherst, New York and is part of the Elderwood network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    4.7
    Elderwood At Amherst
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 53 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 4 communities in Amherst
  • Ranking in State: 1161 out of 1231 communities in NY
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B


    Employee Reviews

    6.0
    Elderwood
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 611 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in New York

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews express deep dissatisfaction with the care provided, citing instances of neglect, poor communication, and unprofessional behavior. Concerns include severe health issues like COVID-19 contraction, dehydration, and pneumonia, as well as issues with cleanliness and staff responsiveness.
    • Admissions process described as frustrating by multiple reviewers, highlighting difficulties in communication and perceived incompetence among staff.
    • Some positive experiences noted, particularly praising the care and affection shown by certain staff members towards residents, as well as the effectiveness of the physical therapy department.
    • Concerns raised about the facility's handling of specific needs for residents with dementia or those recovering from surgery, including inadequate pain management and lack of necessary equipment.
    • Financial and administrative issues mentioned, including misleading information about costs covered for veterans, leading to unexpected expenses.
    • Several reviewers strongly advise against choosing this facility for loved ones, suggesting looking into other options for better care.
    • One review from 2013 offers a more positive outlook, praising the staff and physical therapists, but suggests improvements in staff dress code to boost patient spirits.

    Overall, the reviews paint a mixed but largely negative picture of the facility, with several serious concerns raised about the quality of care, staff professionalism, and administrative practices.


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    Health

    Respite Care

    Skilled Nursing

    Orthopedic Rehab

    Cardiac Rehab

    Physical Therapy

    Oncology


    Services

    Short-Term Stay

    Pharmacy


    Activities

    Lively Social Activities

    Social Events

    Art


    Community Amenities

    Bright, Spacious Rehab Gym

    State-Of-The-Art Equipment

    Beautifully Decorated Common Spaces

    Daily Housekeeping

    Laundry

    Spacious Patios


    Room Amenities

    Complimentary WiFi

    Secure Memory Care Unit

    Secure Unit


    Dining

    Pleasant Dining Experience

    Three Daily Meals


    Transportation

    Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 9, 1967
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 92
    Total current residents: 83
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: None


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 11
    Total cost of fines: $34924


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-05-03 2022-06-27 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
    2019-07-02 2019-08-02 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2018-04-04 2018-06-01 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-05-11 $11,768
    2021-04-26 $650
    2021-08-23 $983
    2021-08-23 $975
    2021-11-15 $1,300
    2021-11-22 $1,625
    2021-11-29 $1,950
    2022-01-10 $2,275
    2022-01-17 $2,631
    2022-01-24 $2,960
    2022-01-31 $3,289
    2022-11-15 $12,587
    2022-11-15 $12,682
    2022-12-05 $4,580
    2022-12-05 $4,545

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Amherst which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 122,366 (small city).
    • The average income is $83,927, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 51.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 166 days of rain, 64 days of snow and 134 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Whole Foods Market
    0.2 miles away
    福华超市
    0.2 miles away
    Hoowa Market
    0.3 miles away
    Sheridan Market
    0.3 miles away
    Super Bazaar
    0.3 miles away

    Transportation

    University
    1.6 miles away
    LaSalle
    2.2 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Maynard Drive
    0.7 miles away
    Sheridan Dr & Millersport Highway
    0.8 miles away
    Niagara Falls Blvd & Boulevard Mall
    0.8 miles away
    Sheridan Dr & Campus Dr
    1.4 miles away
    Goodyear Hall
    1.4 miles away

    Banks

    KeyBank
    0.3 miles away
    Evans Bank
    0.3 miles away
    M&T Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Northwest Bank
    1.4 miles away
    Lake Shore Savings
    2.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Buffalo VA Medical Center
    1.5 miles away
    Kenmore Mercy Hospital
    3.3 miles away
    Erie County Medical Center
    3.4 miles away
    Sisters of Charity Hospital
    3.6 miles away
    DeGraff Memorial Hospital
    4.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.7 miles away
    Tops Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away
    Walgreens Drive-Thru
    1.3 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Snyder Pharmacy Inc
    1.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Winning Smiles
    0.5 miles away
    Westermeier Martin Dental Care
    0.6 miles away
    Nickel City Dentistry
    1.7 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    1.8 miles away
    BetterSmile of Western New York
    2.2 miles away

    Parks

    Dellwood Park
    0.6 miles away
    Eggertsville Community Park
    0.7 miles away
    Garnet Park
    0.8 miles away
    Curtis Park
    1.0 miles away
    Lincoln Park
    1.0 miles away

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    Shopping

    Boulevard Mall
    0.7 miles away
    Walden Galleria
    4.9 miles away
    Eastern Hills Mall
    6.0 miles away
    AppleTree Business Park
    6.6 miles away
    Main Place Mall
    7.0 miles away

    Culture

    Kimball Hall
    1.7 miles away
    Revolution Gallery
    2.9 miles away
    Montante Cultural Center
    4.0 miles away
    Albright-Knox Northland
    4.1 miles away
    Patrick Sean Daley Studios
    4.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Family Tree Restaurant
    0.2 miles away
    Tom's
    0.2 miles away
    Gin Gin
    0.3 miles away
    Shalimar Garden
    0.3 miles away
    Kashmir Kitchen
    0.3 miles away

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