Elderwood At Amherst
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- Care type
- Nursing Homes
- Room types
- 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, Studio
- Resident rating
- 3.3 of 5 (11 reviews)
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Certified beds
- 92
- Amenities listed
- 24
About Elderwood At Amherst
Elderwood at Amherst provides skilled nursing, subacute care, rehabilitation therapy, memory care, and respite care. The facility's memory care program, called Seasons, operates on a secure floor designed for residents with memory impairments. Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy in an on-site gym.
The facility offers telemetry monitoring for residents undergoing cardiac rehabilitation.
It offers assisted living communities, maplewood senior living, independent living facilities, brookdale senior living, memory care units, the arbors assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, and sunrise senior living. Residents have access to 24 listed amenities and services spanning accommodations, dining options, health and wellness, recreational activities, safety and security, social and community engagement, technology access, and transportation services. Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall on Nursing Home Compare, across 92 certified beds.
Living options
- Assisted Living Communities
- Maplewood Senior Living
- Independent Living Facilities
- Brookdale Senior Living
- Memory Care Units
- The Arbors Assisted Living
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities
- Sunrise Senior Living
Pricing at Elderwood At Amherst
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Amenities & services
Accommodations
- Private apartments
- Companion suites
- Fully furnished options
Dining Options
- Restaurant-style dining
- Private dining rooms
- Café and bistro
Health and Wellness
- Fitness center
- Wellness programs
- Physical therapy services
Recreational Activities
- Arts and crafts room
- Game room
- Outdoor gardens
Safety and Security
- 24-hour security staff
- Emergency call system
- Secure entry
Social and Community Engagement
- Group outings
- Resident council
- Volunteer opportunities
Technology Access
- Wi-Fi throughout the community
- Computer lab
- Tech support services
Transportation Services
- Scheduled transportation
- Local excursions
- Airport shuttle
Medicare ratings
Star ratings from CMS Nursing Home Compare, the federal program that inspects and rates U.S. nursing homes. 92 certified beds. Benchmarked against 334 rated nursing homes in New York.
Overall
Below the NY average (2.9)
Health inspections
Below the NY average (2.6)
Staffing
About the NY average (2.7)
Quality measures
About the NY average (3.8)
Staffing hours per resident, per day
| Care role | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total nursing staff | 4h 2m |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 41m |
| Licensed nurse (LPN/LVN) | 58m |
| Nurse aide | 2h 22m |
Capacity & operations
- Occupancy
- 91% (avg 84 of 92 beds)
- Medicare-certified since
- 1967 (59 years)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50% per year
Location
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Reviews of Elderwood At Amherst
3.3 out of 5 · Based on 11 resident and family reviews
Rating breakdown
- 536%
- 418%
- 39%
- 29%
- 127%
What families mention about Elderwood At Amherst
- Staff & caregivers3 mentions · 2.0
“The thing is my father had Parkinson's, therefore he was unable to fully communicate his needs and the staff would not check on him enough.”
- 4.0- friendlypilot68
I have watched them in action when my mom has an outburst and they are able to get her redirected and calm her down.
- 4.0- fairsailor44
On one occasion, my grandmother's significant other had a hard time with shopping.
- 3.0- greentraveler91
The thing is my father had Parkinson's, therefore he was unable to fully communicate his needs and the staff would not check on him enough.
- 5.0- lightcar98
She's getting excellent care in there.
- 5.0- greenwalker56
They encourage her to go out and do things rather than sitting in the room and be depressed about it.
- 5.0- yellowmajor73
I liked that it was just nearby and they only had one level where the wheelchairs can go in and out.
- 5.0- fairswimmer88
They were very personable.
- 1.0- lightfriend43
Be careful with them - if you can't pay all right away, they will send their lawyers after you.
- 1.0- fairhiker86
They don\u2019t have enough staff, and they were rude when you asked a question.
- 1.0- happyswimmer81
We had grilled cheese sandwiches and pizza.
How Elderwood At Amherst compares nearby
Resident ratings and review volume for Elderwood At Amherst and nearby communities. Pricing is set per community; request a quote for an exact monthly cost.
| Community | Care type | Rating | Reviews | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderwood At AmherstThis page | Nursing Homes | 3.3 | 11 | Buffalo, NY |
| Sheridan Manor L L C | Nursing Homes | 4.0 | 1 | Tonawanda, NY |
| Williamsville Suburban L L C | Nursing Homes | 2.5 | 8 | Buffalo, NY |
| St Francis Home Of Williamsville | Nursing Homes | 1.3 | 15 | Buffalo, NY |
| Schofield Adult Day Health Care Program | Nursing Homes | 3.8 | 6 | Buffalo, NY |
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