Brookdale Kenmore

Overview of Brookdale Kenmore

Maintain your independence while receiving just the right amount of support at Brookdale Kenmore, a vibrant senior living community in Kenmore, NY, that offers compassionate assisted living services designed for seniors who value independence and active living. Residents here can enjoy a variety of activities tailored to their interests, whether it’s exploring new hobbies like yoga or joining social clubs.

The community features a selection of floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, all designed with ample natural light and storage space. Most utilities and maintenance are included, providing residents with a hassle-free living experience. At Brookdale Kenmore, residents benefit from 24/7 emergency assistance, ensuring peace of mind for both residents and their families. The community also boasts amenities such as a library, concierge service, and a café/bistro, fostering a welcoming and engaging environment where residents can thrive. From relaxation to an active lifestyle, Brookdale Kenmore offers the supportive environment residents need to live their lives the way they want.

Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #405 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 405th out of 736 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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: 79 / 100 Rank #472 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 472nd out of 1,150 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyErie

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Kenmore is legally operated by WW Kenmore Operator, Inc.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Enhanced Assisted Living

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Library
Concierge
Bistro
Café
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Chapel
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Movie Theater
Computers
Business Center
Community Kitchen
General Store
Piano
Activitiespainting workshops, book clubs, group fitness programs
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,920 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionResidents can cook light meals in their apartments or enjoy restaurant-style meals in the dining room.
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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.

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.

Overall vs. NY average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (14% above)
• Violations per inspection (48% above)
4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Inspections with violations (25% below)
• Inspection violation rate (2% below)
• Total complaints (92% below)
• Complaints per year (92% 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. 79 This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the New York average (7 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 34 This facility has 25% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 43%44% This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (43% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 1% better Rank #142 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 142nd out of 316 homes we track in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 66 This facility has complaint visits in line with the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 6).— At avg Rank #232 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 232nd out of 316 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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. 2421 This facility has 14% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (24 vs. NY avg 21).↑ 14% worse Rank #260 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 260th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 3.42.3 This facility has 48% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.4 vs. NY avg 2.3).↑ 48% worse Rank #280 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 280th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 679 This facility has 92% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 92% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2026. 679 This facility has 92% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 92% better

Lawsuit overview for Brookdale Kenmore

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. 1
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 0
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. 2019
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2019

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Kenmore

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Address 0.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kenmore's city center to Brookdale Kenmore's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.01 miles to nearest hospital (Kenmore Mercy Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Buffalo

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
NH
Buffalo (Bassett)
128
Facility 128
NY AVG 160
Rank #386 / 736
Yes
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 64
Rank #694 / 1,150
Heathwood Assisted Living At Williamsville, Inc6
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #90 / 316
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #121 / 316
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #118 / 316
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Elderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca
AL
RC
West Seneca
128
Facility 128
NY AVG 160
Rank #386 / 736
Yes
52
Facility 52
NY AVG 64
Rank #767 / 1,150
580 Orchard Park Road Operating Company, LLC13
38%
Facility 38%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #119 / 316
11
Facility 11
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #188 / 316
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #118 / 316
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Kenmore
AL
Kenmore (Village Of Kenmore)
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 160
Rank #405 / 736
Yes
79
Facility 79
NY AVG 64
Rank #472 / 1,150
Ww Kenmore Operator, Inc7
43%
Facility 43%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #142 / 316
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #260 / 316
3.4
Facility 3.4
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #280 / 316
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Tennyson Court
AL
MC
RC
Buffalo (Sheridan Meadows)
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 160
Rank #519 / 736
No
43
Facility 43
NY AVG 64
Rank #849 / 1,150
Tennyson Court, LLC9
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #90 / 316
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #121 / 316
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #98 / 316
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Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
East Amherst (Eastern Hills)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 160
Rank #619 / 736
Yes
48
Facility 48
NY AVG 64
Rank #796 / 1,150
Amherst Care Group, LLC16
63%
Facility 63%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #217 / 316
33
Facility 33
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #294 / 316
2.1
Facility 2.1
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #243 / 316
SuiteA+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Brookdale Kenmore is located in Kenmore, 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
NY

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 Brookdale Kenmore

What neighborhood is Brookdale Kenmore in?

Brookdale Kenmore is in the Village of Kenmore neighborhood of Kenmore.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Kenmore?

Brookdale Kenmore is legally operated by WW Kenmore Operator, Inc.

Is Brookdale Kenmore in a walkable area?

Brookdale Kenmore has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Does Brookdale Kenmore have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Kenmore on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Kenmore?

Yes, Brookdale Kenmore allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Brookdale Kenmore have?

Brookdale Kenmore has 120 beds.

Has Brookdale Kenmore had any violations?

Brookdale Kenmore has had 24 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

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