Elderwood at Amherst

Elderwood at Amherst is a Nursing Home in New York State

Elderwood at Amherst is a Nursing Home in New York State

Elderwood at Amherst

Elderwood at Amherst is a Nursing Home in New York State

Elderwood at Amherst is a Nursing Home in New York State

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Overview of Elderwood at Amherst

Nestled within the Town of Amherst and conveniently accessible from all directions in the Northtowns, Elderwood at Amherst is a steadfast presence. This comprehensive assisted living community encompasses skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation services, and a secure memory care unit. Elderwood’s short-term rehabilitation services have also garnered national acclaim for their exceptional quality.
With a focus on providing skilled nursing care in a comforting home-like environment, this senior community also dedicates a secure memory care floor to residents with dementia, offering the specialized Seasons® Memory Care Program. Elderwood at Amherst remains committed to delivering compassionate care and technical services that enrich the lives of its residents and their families.

What families are saying

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

The therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are consistently praised as high-quality and caring, suggesting strong rehabilitation support at the facility.

Quality of life Care & staff

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

There is a notable dissatisfaction with the food quality and portion sizes, with multiple mentions of it being inadequate and leading some residents to seek outside food sources.

Quality of life Dining

Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing

Staff dedication appears to be inconsistent, with some reviews highlighting caring and attentive staff, while others point out issues with delays and lack of attention, indicating variability in service quality.

Quality of life Personal attention Care & staff
Home Information ELDERWOOD AT AMHERST
  • No benchmark data is available for Occupancy. No benchmark data is available for Beds. No benchmark data is available for Avg. Length of Stay.

  • No benchmark data is available for Home Revenue. No benchmark data is available for Payroll Costs. No benchmark data is available for Total Income.

  • No benchmark data is available for Medicare Nights. No benchmark data is available for Medicaid Nights. No benchmark data is available for Private Pay Nights.

Occupancy
Beds
92
Occupancy
85.0%
Total Bed Days Available
33580
Avg. Length of Stay
76 days
Avg. Residents per Day
87
Finance
Home Revenue
$16,716,815.00
Payroll Costs
$4,950,502.00
Profit
$183,992.00
Total Home Costs
$12,361,379.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
29.6%
House Specifics:
CCN
335056
Owner Name
COLE, WARREN
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Erie
Type of Control
Proprietary — Individual
Operations
Total Admissions
389
Total Discharges
392
% Medicaid Admissions
2%
% Medicare Admissions
27%
% Private Pay Admissions
71%
% Medicaid Discharges
10%
% Medicare Discharges
22%
% Private Pay Discharges
67%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
4 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4.24 hrs
Number of Fines
2
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
14841
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
2276
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
12777
Walk Score
Walk Score: 73 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New York Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community First Choice Option
NY Medicaid CFCO
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
  • General: Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
  • Income Limits (2025): $50,000/year (household).
  • Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
  • NY Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
  • Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)
  • General: Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
  • Income Limits (2025): $58,399/year (household).
  • Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
  • NY Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
  • Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program
NYFSC Home Sharing
  • General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on housing need.
  • NY Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
  • Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New York Seniors

NY Medicaid CFCO

Community First Choice Option

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).
NY EISEP

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, 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 Specifics:
    Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
NY SCRIE

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    $50,000/year (household).
  • Asset Limits:
    No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
  • NY Specifics:
    Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
NY SCHE

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    $58,399/year (household).
  • Asset Limits:
    No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
  • NY Specifics:
    Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
NYFSC Home Sharing

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; focus on housing need.
  • NY Specifics:
    Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.

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