Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Hamburg, NY

Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Hamburg, NY

Overview of Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg

An astounding senior living community settling in the tranquil residential area of Buffalo Street, Hamburg, NY, Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg offers assisted living and respite care. Featuring 96 beautifully designed and senior-friendly residences, the community strives to provide a haven for seniors to keep their privacy and dignity. Ease your mind with a competent and highly skilled team providing top-tier care and assistance around the clock.

With seniors’ interests and hobbies in mind, the community features a well-thought-of calendar of enjoyable activities and engaging programs. Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg is ideally situated near convenient establishments, ensuring residents’ needs and aspirations are within a few steps away. Have a delightful mealtime with restaurant-style dining that caters to dietary needs and preferences. Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg is ideal for seniors aiming to experience their freedom with its incredible amenities and welcoming spaces.

Bed community size
103-bed community Rank #490 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 490th 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: 82 / 100 Rank #422 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 422nd 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

Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg is legally operated by 76 Buffalo Street Operating Company, Llc.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Wellness Center
Outings
Wi-Fi
Patio
Gazebo
Community Kitchen
Dining
Specific ProgramsRight Moves, Enhanced Care

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (62% below)
• Violations per inspection (43% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (25% below)
• Total complaints (94% below)
• Complaints per year (94% 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. 69 This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 24 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 33%44% This facility has 11 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (33% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 11% better Rank #90 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 90th 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. 56 This facility has had 17% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (5 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 17% fewer Rank #209 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 209th 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. 821 This facility has 62% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (8 vs. NY avg 21).↓ 62% better Rank #160 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 160th 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. 1.32.3 This facility has 43% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.3 vs. NY avg 2.3).↓ 43% better Rank #173 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 173rd 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. 579 This facility has 94% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 94% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2026. 579 This facility has 94% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 94% better

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Melissa Balester

Administrator

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Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hamburg's city center to Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-
Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg
AL
RC
Hamburg (Village Of Hamburg)
103
Facility 103
NY AVG 160
Rank #490 / 736
Yes
82
Facility 82
NY AVG 64
Rank #422 / 1,150
76 Buffalo Street Operating Company, LLC6
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #90 / 316
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #160 / 316
1.3
Facility 1.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #173 / 316
Studio / 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

Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg is located in Hamburg, 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 Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg

What neighborhood is Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg in?

Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg is in the Village of Hamburg neighborhood of Hamburg.

Who is the owner of Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg?

Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg is legally operated by 76 Buffalo Street Operating Company, Llc.

Is Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg in a walkable area?

Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg?

Yes, Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg have?

Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg has 103 beds.

Has Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg had any violations?

Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg has had 8 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg in the photo gallery on this page.

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