Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga

Overview of Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga

Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga offers independent senior living for adults over 55 in Cheektowaga, New York. The community consists of 35 one- and two-bedroom patio homes built for retirees looking to downsize while maintaining their privacy. Monthly fees wrap in basic utilities, and each home comes with its own private garage to make daily logistics straightforward.

The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 34 out of 100, meaning everyday errands and grocery trips usually require a car. The facility helps offset this car-dependent layout by offering a dedicated transportation service and scheduling regular group outings. Residents have access to a central fitness room, housekeeping, laundry assistance, 24-hour security, and a complimentary continental breakfast served daily in the community room.

Living on a larger senior care campus gives residents quick access to assisted living, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, and specialized memory care if their needs change over time. Eligible individuals can also utilize Medicaid to help cover independent living costs.

Retirees or family members interested in seeing the floor plans can reach out to the leasing office at Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga to check current availability, ask about monthly rates, or schedule a tour.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #924 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 924th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24/7 security

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Nursing Services

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55+
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Exercise Room
Transportation
Housekeeping
Activities
Wellness ProgramSeasons Memory Care program
Branded ProgramsSeasons Memory Care
Specific Programsadult day services, palliative care, respiratory therapy, outpatient therapy, oncology

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New York

Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga is located in Buffalo, 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
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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 Residences at Cheektowaga

Is Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga in a walkable area?

Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga?

(888) 826-9663 will put you in contact with the team at Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga.

Does Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Elderwood Residences at Cheektowaga is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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