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 #409 / 742Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 409th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #472 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 472nd 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.
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 Service
Café/Bistro
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Gardening / Greenhouse
Chapel
Private Dining Room
Arts & Crafts Studio
Game Room
Theatre
Landscaped Grounds
Business Centers/Computers
Community Kitchen
Pharmacy
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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 0 enforcement actions 24 violations 7 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.

1 point below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #316 / 591 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 316th 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: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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 3 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (66% above)
• Violations per year (66% above)
• Violations per inspection (113% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Complaint visits (at NY avg)
2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Inspections with violations (25% below)
• Inspection violation rate (2% below)
Latest Inspection March 18, 2025 Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 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 #180 / 321 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 180th 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.
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 #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 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. 2414.5 This facility has 66% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (24 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 66% worse Rank #289 / 321 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 289th 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.
Violations per year Info Average violations per year since 2021. 4.82.9 This facility has 66% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (4.8 vs. NY avg 2.9).↑ 66% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 3.41.6 This facility has 113% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.4 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 113% worse Rank #301 / 321 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 301st 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.

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

  • March 18, 2025 inspection found 1 deficiency in records and reports, with an approved plan of correction.
  • February 21, 2025 relicensure and complaint survey identified 17 deficiencies across resident services, environmental standards, medication management, and personnel.
  • August 5, 2024 and March 9, 2023 complaint surveys found no violations and required no corrections.

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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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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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

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Brookdale Kenmore
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Kenmore (Village Of Kenmore)
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 160
Rank #409 / 742
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79
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Rank #472 / 1169
Ww Kenmore Operator, Inc
82
Facility 82
NY AVG 83
Rank #316 / 591
7
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
NY AVG 44.4%
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24
Facility 24
NY AVG 14.5
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120
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NY AVG 160
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19
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Facility 0
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MC
RC
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Facility 93
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8
37.5%
Facility 37.5%
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Brookdale Kenmore is located in Kenmore, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 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.

Are there photos of Brookdale Kenmore?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Brookdale Kenmore in the photo gallery on this page.

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