Memory Garden
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Jamestown, NY
Memory Garden
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Jamestown, NY
Part of the Tanglewood Manor campus, Memory Garden is a residential care community in the Fairmount Avenue neighborhood of Jamestown, New York. The community is operated by Memory Garden at Tanglewood, Inc., which offers assisted living, memory care, independent living, adult day care, and respite care. This range of services provides residents with different levels of support as their needs change. The two-story community has 56 beds.
The memory care program is for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related conditions. It focuses on preserving each person’s security, dignity, and independence. Adult day care and respite care are also available for families who need short-term or part-time support. These services can provide temporary relief for caregivers or serve as a first step before a longer-term stay.
Residents have access to transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, and pet accommodations. The community is about 2.5 miles from downtown Jamestown. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 50, making it moderately walkable. Some nearby destinations are within walking distance, while most errands and outings require a car. This may suit families who drive to town without being in the middle of a busy commercial strip..
State inspections by the New York Department of Health’s Office of Aging and Long Term Care have mainly reviewed admission procedures, resident protections, resident services, medication management records, and other administrative documentation. Corrective plans have been submitted and reviewed when needed. Families visiting Memory Garden should ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.
56-bed community Rank #661 / 742Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 661st out of 742 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #777 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 777th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyChautauqua
Memory Garden is legally operated by Memory Garden at Tanglewood, Inc.
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
17 violations
8 inspections
Inspection Score
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.
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.
16 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #531 / 591 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 531st out of 591 homes in New York for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 591 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: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 16 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Enforcement Actions
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.
- June 30, 2025 #ACF-25-041
Inspection Scorecard
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
5 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (17% above)
• Violations per year (17% above)
• Violations per inspection (31% above)
• Inspections with violations (75% above)
• Inspection violation rate (100% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Complaint visits (at NY avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total violations (17% above)
• Violations per year (17% above)
• Violations per inspection (31% above)
• Inspections with violations (75% above)
• Inspection violation rate (100% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Complaint visits (at NY avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
May 12, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 9 | This facility has had 11% fewer total inspections than the New York average (8 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 11% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 88% | 44% | This facility has 44 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (88% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 44% worse Rank #283 / 321 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 283rd out of 321 homes in New York for % of Inspections With Violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 321 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. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 6 | This facility has complaint visits in line with the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 6).— At avg Rank #213 / 321 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 213th out of 321 homes in New York for Complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 321 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
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 17 | 14.5 | This facility has 17% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (17 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 17% worse Rank #266 / 321 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 266th out of 321 homes in New York for Violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 321 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. |
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Violations per year
Average violations per year since 2021.
| 3.4 | 2.9 | This facility has 17% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.4 vs. NY avg 2.9).↑ 17% worse |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 2.1 | 1.6 | This facility has 31% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2.1 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 31% worse Rank #283 / 321 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 283rd out of 321 homes in New York for Violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 321 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. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 17 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 17 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
3
Admission Standards
NY avg: 0.5
1
Civil Penalties
NY avg: 0.1
1
General Requirements
NY avg: 0.1
2
Medication Management
NY avg: 0.4
1
Operating Certificate
NY avg: 0.2
2
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
4
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
3
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- May 12, 2025 complaint investigation found 2 deficiencies in resident protections and admission/retention standards, with plan of correction under review.
- March 25, 2025 renewal inspection cited 5 violations including admission standards, resident services, medication management, and general requirements; plan of correction under review.
- Multiple prior inspections from 2021 to 2024 showed deficiencies mostly in admission standards and resident services, with plans of correction approved and no substantiated complaints.
Lawsuit overview for Memory Garden
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
1
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
1
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
0
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
0
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2025
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2025
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2025
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2025
Next Court Date
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 08, 2026
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 08, 2026What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-storey
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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2.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Jamestown's city center to Memory Garden's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York
Memory Garden is located in Jamestown, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York State.
Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Garden
What neighborhood is Memory Garden in?
Memory Garden is in the Fairmount Avenue neighborhood of Jamestown.
Who is the owner of Memory Garden?
Memory Garden is legally operated by Memory Garden at Tanglewood, Inc.
Is Memory Garden in a walkable area?
Memory Garden has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at Memory Garden?
Yes, Memory Garden allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Memory Garden have?
Memory Garden has 56 beds.
Are there photos of Memory Garden?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Memory Garden in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Memory Garden?
Memory Garden is located at 560 Fairmount Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701.
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