Canterbury Woods Gates Circle provides assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care in Buffalo, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With several care levels available, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.
The community has 5 beds, creating a small setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. The starting price is $4,621 per month, which gives families an initial monthly figure for budgeting.
Living arrangements include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private living space, while a two-bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together.
Residents can use a performing arts center, cultural arts studio, library and media center, and wellness center for arts, media, and wellness activities. Scheduled programming includes yoga, tai chi, movie screenings, book clubs, art and hobby classes, lectures, gardening clubs, walking groups, and group exercise classes. Dining includes multiple venues, a bistro or café, and rotating seasonal menus. Episcopal Church Home & Affiliates Life Care Community operates the community.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
5Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Canterbury Woods Gates Circle is legally operated by Episcopal Church Home & Affiliates Life Care Community, Inc.
Sourced directly from the team at Canterbury Woods Gates Circle.In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 2 | 9.0 | This facility has had 78% fewer total inspections than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 78% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation.
| 1 | 4.0 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 50% | 55% | This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (50% vs. NY avg 55%).↓ 5% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 6.0 | This facility has had 67% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 18.0 | This facility has 83% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 83% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 1.5 | 2.3 | This facility has 35% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.5 vs. NY avg 2.3).↓ 35% better |
2.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Buffalo's city center to Canterbury Woods Gates Circle's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory Care | AL MC NH | Buffalo (Bassett) | 128
Facility
128
NY AVG
121
Rank
#123 / 309 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
NY AVG
54
Rank
#142 / 330 | Heathwood Assisted Living At Williamsville, Inc | 7 | 43%
Facility
43%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#153 / 301 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
6
Rank
#185 / 301 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#132 / 301 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#131 / 301 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Glenwell | AL MC | Cheektowaga | 120
Facility
120
NY AVG
121
Rank
#131 / 309 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
NY AVG
54
Rank
#275 / 330 | Depaul Adult Care Communities, Inc | 9 | 11%
Facility
11%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#50 / 301 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
6
Rank
#185 / 301 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#58 / 301 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#47 / 301 | - | - |
| Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg | AL RC | Hamburg (Village Of Hamburg) | 103
Facility
103
NY AVG
121
Rank
#167 / 309 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
NY AVG
54
Rank
#79 / 330 | 76 Buffalo Street Operating Company, LLC | 7 | 43%
Facility
43%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#153 / 301 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
6
Rank
#185 / 301 | 12
Facility
12
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#177 / 301 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#200 / 301 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Tennyson Court | AL MC RC | Buffalo (Sheridan Meadows) | 93
Facility
93
NY AVG
121
Rank
#183 / 309 | No |
43
Facility
43
NY AVG
54
Rank
#208 / 330 | Tennyson Court, LLC | 9 | 33%
Facility
33%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#101 / 301 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
6
Rank
#185 / 301 | 4
Facility
4
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#98 / 301 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#72 / 301 | - | - |
| Canterbury Woods Gates Circle | AL MC NH | Buffalo | 5 | No | - | Episcopal Church Home & Affiliates Life Care Community, Inc | 2 | 50% | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | - | - |
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Canterbury Woods Gates Circle is located in Buffalo, New York State.
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Canterbury Woods Gates Circle is legally operated by Episcopal Church Home & Affiliates Life Care Community, Inc.
No, Canterbury Woods Gates Circle has a no-pet policy.
Canterbury Woods Gates Circle has 5 beds.
Pricing at Canterbury Woods Gates Circle starts at $4,621 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Canterbury Woods Gates Circle has had 3 reported violations according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Yes — there are 22 photos of Canterbury Woods Gates Circle in the photo gallery on this page.
Canterbury Woods Gates Circle offers Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Home.
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