Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
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.
Community insights.
About this community
Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda is legally operated by 111 Ensminger Road Operating Company, Llc.
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
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.
• 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
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This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
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9 | 9.0 | This facility has total inspections in line with the New York average (9 vs. NY avg 9).— At avg |
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Inspections with violations
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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 |
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Inspection violation rate
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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 |
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Complaint visits
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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
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This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
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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 |
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Violations per inspection
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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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2.2 miles from city center
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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.
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| 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
|
13
Facility
13
NY AVG
6
Rank
#251 / 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
|
3
Facility
3
NY AVG
6
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
|
2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#75 / 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
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Tonawanda | 120 | No | - | 111 Ensminger Road Operating Company, LLC | 9 | 56% | 8 | 11 | 1.2 | - | - |
| 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
|
2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#75 / 301
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0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 301
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0.0
Facility
0.0
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 301
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- |
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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.
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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