Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda

Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda

Overview of Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda

Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda is an assisted living community in Tonawanda, NY, with 120 beds. Private and semi-private rooms give residents a choice between an individual room and a shared living arrangement. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

There are places to spend time outdoors. Residents can use the landscaped courtyards, visit the ice cream parlor, or get services at the beauty and barber shop without leaving the community. Regular outings and wellness programs add scheduled activities, and the community is operated by 111 Ensminger Road Operating Company.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 120

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyErie

Certifications & Programs

New York State-certified Assisted Living Program (ALP) — New York StateA specialty credential or certification held by the community or its staff, indicating training or standards beyond basic state licensure.
Right Moves — ElderwoodA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda is legally operated by 111 Ensminger Road Operating Company, Llc.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
24-Hour Nursing
24-Hour StaffListed as: 24-hour staff availability

Additional Services

2 services
Respite Care
HousekeepingListed as: Weekly housekeeping and laundry

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Wi-Fi
Ice Cream Parlor
Salon
Emergency Call System
Activitiesregular outings, wellness programs

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room Semi-Private / Shared 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:
• Inspections with violations (25% above)
• Inspection violation rate (2% above)
2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (39% below)
• Violations per inspection (48% below)

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

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 9 9.0 This facility has total inspections in line with the New York average (9 vs. NY avg 9).— At avg
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation. 5 4.0 This facility has 25% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 56% 55% This facility has 1 percentage point higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (56% vs. NY avg 55%).↑ 1% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 8 6.0 This facility has had 33% more complaint visits than the New York average (8 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% more

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

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 11 18.0 This facility has 39% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (11 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 39% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.2 2.3 This facility has 48% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.2 vs. NY avg 2.3).↓ 48% better

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tonawanda's city center to Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around New York State

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Brooklyn Adult Care Center
AL
Brooklyn (Cypress Hills)
210
Facility 210
NY AVG 121
Rank #16 / 309
No
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 54
Rank #41 / 330
Brooklyn Adult Care Center, LLC 14
21%
Facility 21%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #67 / 301
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #82 / 301
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #47 / 301
Private / Semi-Private Rooms A+
Atria Riverdale
AL
IL
MC
The Bronx (Riverdale)
204
Facility 204
NY AVG 121
Rank #18 / 309
Yes
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 54
Rank #21 / 330
Atr New York Lh, Inc 6
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #101 / 301
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #58 / 301
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #57 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed A+
Whisper Woods of Smithtown
AL
MC
Smithtown (Town Of Smithtown)
136
Facility 136
NY AVG 121
Rank #113 / 309
Yes
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 54
Rank #272 / 330
Bsl Smithtown Operations, Inc 4
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed A
Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda
AL
Tonawanda 120 No - 111 Ensminger Road Operating Company, LLC 956%111.2 - -
Sunrise of Holbrook
AL
MC
Holbrook (Town Of Islip)
109
Facility 109
NY AVG 121
Rank #153 / 309
Yes
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 54
Rank #217 / 330
Gwc - Holbrook, Inc 3
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed A-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NY assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda is located in Tonawanda, 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
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 Tonawanda

Who is the owner of Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda?

Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda is legally operated by 111 Ensminger Road Operating Company, Llc.

Are pets allowed at Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda?

No, Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda?

The team at Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda can be reached at hdeyarmond@elderwood.com.

How many beds does Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda have?

Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda has 120 beds.

Has Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda had any violations?

Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda has had 11 reported violations according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda provide?

Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda offers Assisted Living.

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