Elderwood Village at Bassett Park
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Buffalo, NY

Elderwood Village at Bassett Park

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Buffalo, NY

Overview of Elderwood Village at Bassett Park

Nestled in the peaceful lands of Bassett Road, Williamsville, NY, is the prestigious senior living community of Elderwood Village at Bassett Park which offers adult home, memory care, and respite care. Choose among 83 beautifully designed and pet-friendly private residences of Elderwood Village at Bassett Park for a comfortable and safe retirement. With a dedicated and highly qualified team, the community strives to deliver top-tier care and assistance for their special needs and aspirations.

Promoting a bright and friendly environment, the community strives to provide a safe place for seniors to experience the finest retirement. Enjoy restaurant-style dining with delicious and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Elderwood Village at Bassett Park is a good place for seniors to maximize their freedom and gain meaningful experiences.

Bed community size
105-bed community Rank #485 / 739Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 485th out of 739 homes in New York for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #881 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 881st out of 1169 homes in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyErie

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elderwood Village at Bassett Park is legally operated by 245 Bassett Road Operating Company, LLC.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

3 services
Home Care
Specialty Programs
Adult Day Services

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Comfortable Private Rooms With Full Private Baths
Round-The-Clock Nursing Supervision
Weekly Housekeeping And Laundry
Restaurant-Style Dining Experience
Wellness Programs
Regular Outings
Private Dining Room For Family Celebrations
Beautifully Landscaped Courtyards
Complimentary Wifi
Pet Friendly
On-Site Salon And Barber Shop
On-Site Lab Services
Specific ProgramsAdult Home, Right Moves, Secure Memory

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 1 enforcement action 16 violations 13 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

18 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #574 / 608 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 574th out of 608 homes in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 608 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 65 out of 100. Letter grade D. 18 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2021
1 enforcement action

This facility has 1 enforcement action. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.

  • November 1, 2022 #ACF-22-057

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 4 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (10% above)
• Inspections with violations (50% above)
• Inspection violation rate (5% above)
• Complaint visits (67% above)
1 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (25% below)

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 139 This facility has had 44% more total inspections than the New York average (13 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 44% more
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 64 This facility has 50% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 46%44% This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (46% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 2% worse Rank #186 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 186th out of 319 homes in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 106 This facility has 67% more complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (10 vs. NY avg 6).↑ 67% worse Rank #271 / 319 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 271st out of 319 homes in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1614.5 This facility has 10% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (16 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 10% worse Rank #262 / 319 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 262nd out of 319 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.21.6 This facility has 25% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.2 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 25% better Rank #220 / 319 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 220th out of 319 homes in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • Most recent inspection on May 15, 2025 found no violations or deficiencies.
  • Recent deficiencies focused on admission standards and resident services, with two violations noted in February and three in July 2024.
  • February 2024 renewal inspection cited seven deficiencies including medication management, personnel, environmental standards, and resident services.

Lawsuit overview for Elderwood Village at Bassett Park

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 2
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 1
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 1
Since Info Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure. 2023
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2026
Next Court Date Info Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases. Apr 29, 2026

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Victoria Papaj

Administrator

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Address 245 Bassett Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221

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Elderwood Village at Bassett Park
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Elderwood Village at Bassett Park is located in Buffalo, New York State.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
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Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Elderwood Village at Bassett Park

What neighborhood is Elderwood Village at Bassett Park in?

Elderwood Village at Bassett Park is in the Bassett Road neighborhood of Buffalo.

Who is the owner of Elderwood Village at Bassett Park?

Elderwood Village at Bassett Park is legally operated by 245 Bassett Road Operating Company, LLC.

Is Elderwood Village at Bassett Park in a walkable area?

Elderwood Village at Bassett Park has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Elderwood Village at Bassett Park?

Yes, Elderwood Village at Bassett Park allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Elderwood Village at Bassett Park have?

Elderwood Village at Bassett Park has 105 beds.

Are there photos of Elderwood Village at Bassett Park?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Elderwood Village at Bassett Park in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Elderwood Village at Bassett Park?

Elderwood Village at Bassett Park is located at 245 Bassett Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221.

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