Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in East Amherst, NY

Overview of Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living

Serving older adults in East Amherst, New York, Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living is a community on Transit Road operated by Amherst Care Group, LLC. The 66-bed community provides both memory care and assisted living.

There are suite-style accommodations for residents who need help with daily activities and additional supervision. The surrounding neighborhood is somewhat walkable. A few errands to be completed on foot, but most outings require a short drive.

State inspections conducted by the New York Department of Health have reviewed records management, admissions procedures, environmental conditions, medication practices, staffing, and food service operations. Recent complaint investigations found either no violations or minor issues that were quickly corrected. These findings point to areas that the community continues to monitor and improve as part of the daily operations.

Families exploring memory care in the East Amherst area should visit the community in person. Touring the residence offers the best opportunity to observe daily routines, dining services, activities, and the overall environment while deciding whether the community is a good match for a loved one’s care needs.

Facility Direct Line (716) 293-2894

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count 66

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating

16 years

Walk Score

48 / 100

BBB Rating

A+ Not Accredited

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About this community

Facility TypeAdult Home

CountyErie

Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living is legally operated by Amherst Care Group, LLC.

Enforcement Actions Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

1 enforcement action

This facility has 1 enforcement action. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.

June 6, 2025 #ACF-25-031

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.

Overall vs. NY average

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	16	9	This facility has had 78% more total inspections than the New York average (16 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 78% more
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	10	4	This facility has 150% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (10 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 150% worse
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	63%	57%	This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (63% vs. NY avg 57%).↑ 6% worse Rank #221 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 221st out of 323 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 323 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 On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	7	6	This facility has had 17% more complaint visits than the New York average (7 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 17% more Rank #259 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 259th out of 323 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 323 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 Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total violations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	33	18	This facility has 83% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (33 vs. NY avg 18).↑ 83% worse Rank #299 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 299th out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 323 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 Average violations per inspection.	2.1	2.23	This facility has 6% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2.1 vs. NY avg 2.23).↓ 6% better Rank #240 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 240th out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 323 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.

Violation breakdown

3 Admission Standards NY avg: 0.5

1 Disaster and Emergency NY avg: 0.5

1 Environmental Standards NY avg: 1.7

1 Food and Service NY avg: 1.1

1 General Requirements NY avg: 0.1

2 Medication Management NY avg: 0.4

2 Personnel NY avg: 0.7

8 Records and Reports NY avg: 2.0

1 Resident Protections NY avg: 0.4

11 Resident Services NY avg: 2.9

2 Retention and Standards NY avg: 0.8

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	7	79	This facility has 91% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 91% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2026.	7	79	This facility has 91% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 91% better

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Suite

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

0.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from East Amherst's city center to Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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

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

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)

What neighborhood is Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in?

Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living is in the Eastern Hills neighborhood of East Amherst.

Who is the owner of Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living?

Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living is legally operated by Amherst Care Group, LLC.

Is Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living been in business?

Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living?

Yes, Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living have?

Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living has 66 beds.

Has Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living had any violations?

Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living has had 33 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

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