Elderwood at Amherst
Description
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.
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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)
NY 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)
NY 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)
NY 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.
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Occupancy
Beds
Medicare Nights
Medicaid Nights
Free Market Days
Home Revenue
Payroll Costs
Home Costs
Owner
CCN
THE GRAND AT DELAWARE PARK
97.26%
95
946
4329
19
$1,959,585.00
$879,753.00
$988,565.00
STRAUSS, ELLIOT
0335640
HUMBOLDT HOUSE REHABILATION CTR
91.73%
173
2524
32120
16520
$12,613,591.00
$6,328,850.00
$8,234,057.00
AMSEL, HINDY
0335164
SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF SOUTHTOWNS
89.33%
120
6745
20572
13385
$19,430,996.00
$3,106,411.00
$12,503,465.00
SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF SOUTHTOWNS LLC
0335663
KALEIDA HEALTH-HIGHPOINTE ON MICHIGA
90.50%
300
3083
63700
19656
$52,494,886.00
$18,925,315.00
$24,787,602.00
BARKOWSKI, RAKHI
0335834
COMPREHENSIVE AT WILLIAMSVILLE
77.32%
142
2397
31385
5784
$12,646,049.00
$2,869,030.00
$11,616,568.00
HALPER, SAM
0335172
WATERFRONT HEALTH CARE CENTER INC
97.25%
160
3926
30920
18336
$20,164,438.00
$3,940,645.00
$14,156,063.00
MARCIANO, DENISE
0335437
BUFFALO CENTER FOR REHAB
96.55%
200
6627
43256
18032
$29,989,265.00
$3,977,054.00
$20,580,255.00
DENNY, DAVID
0335638
THE GRAND AT DELAWARE PARK
97.26%
95
6241
25749
1043
$10,384,542.00
$5,834,342.00
$5,184,157.00
STRAUSS, ELLIOT
0335640
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