Elderwood at Cheektowaga

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Erie County, NY

CMS overall rating

225 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 View map

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Elderwood at Cheektowaga accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Elderwood at Cheektowaga accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Elderwood at Cheektowaga

Located in Erie County, New York, Elderwood at Cheektowaga is a skilled nursing home. It is operated by 225 Bennett Road Operating Company, LLC, under owner Larry Piselli. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, making it accessible for many families. With 172 beds and a 91% occupancy rate, the home has a steady resident population. Most stay for an average of 96 days, reflecting its role in post-acute rehabilitation and short- to intermediate-term nursing care.

The home clinically focuses on rehabilitation and specialized acute care. It has three dedicated programs, subacute rehabilitation, oncology, and palliative care, that anchor the clinical model.

Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 37 minutes of care per resident. That staffing level breaks down to 28 minutes of registered nurse time, 2 hours and 10 minutes of nurse aide time, and 52 minutes of LPN or LVN support per resident daily. Together, these staff members are able to meet the daily and medical needs of residents.

Inspection reports have examined infection control, medication management, fire safety, and emergency protocols. All deficiencies identified were corrected within 6 weeks to 2 months of being cited. This shows how responsive the facility is to regulatory feedback. Families can tour the facility and see how infection prevention and medication safety are managed daily.

Beyond clinical care, residents have access to housekeeping and laundry services. There’s complimentary wifi for residents and visiting family, and a calendar of social activities. Residents’ meals are prepared to offer a pleasant dining experience every time.

The home’s location on Bennett Road in Cheektowaga has a walkability index score of 6 out of 100. The surrounding area is car-dependent, so most errands require a vehicle. This setting is practical for families or residents who drive or rely on others for transportation; for those without reliable access to a car, the limited walkability is worth considering.

(716) 681-9480

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to New York state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 37m per day

This facility New York avg (3h 35m per day)

vs New York avg

+1%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +33% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	30m per day	▼ 29% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	54m per day	▲ 18% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 12m per day	■ Avg State avg: 2h 11m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 9m per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 10m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	9m per day	▲ 33% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	14m per day	▼ 49% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

96 days

172-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 6 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

91%

Similar to the New York average: 88.3%

Occupied beds

157 / 172

Average occupied beds in New York homes 166 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home

StatusActive

CountyErie

License Number1455303N

CMS Certification Number335752

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is legally operated by 225 Bennett Road Operating Company, LLC (For Profit).

Owner Name225 Bennett Road Operating Company, LLC (For Profit)

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Daily Housekeeping And Laundry

Complimentary Wifi

Lively Social Activities

Specific ProgramsSubacute Rehabilitation, Oncology, Palliative Care

Food DescriptionPleasant dining experience at every meal.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 0 enforcement actions 28 citations 97 complaints 17 inspections 18 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

1 point above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.

Since 2019 vs. New York state average

Overall vs. NY average

Latest Inspection November 5, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	28	13	This facility has 115% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (28 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 115% worse
Health citations Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.	24	20	This facility has 20% more health citations than a typical New York nursing home (24 vs. NY avg 20).↑ 20% worse
Life safety citations Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.	4	4	This facility has life safety citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2019.	4	1.9	This facility has 111% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 1.9).↑ 111% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.6	1.4	This facility has 14% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (1.6 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 14% worse

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	17	9	This facility has 89% more total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (17 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 89% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	6	4	This facility has 50% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	35%	44%	This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (35% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 9% better

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.	97	79	This facility has 23% more total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (97 vs. NY avg 79).↑ 23% worse
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2019.	13.9	11.3	This facility has 23% more complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (13.9 vs. NY avg 11.3).↑ 23% worse
Complaints per bed Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds.	0.61	0.50	This facility has 22% more complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.61 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 22% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators.	18	15	This facility has 20% more complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (18 vs. NY avg 15).↑ 20% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Most recent inspection on May 2, 2025 found one isolated Level 2 deficiency for free from abuse and neglect, which was corrected by July 11, 2025.
June 18, 2024 inspection identified 11 Level 2 deficiencies including antibiotic stewardship, drug regimen review, and fire safety issues.
All deficiencies from February 8, 2024 and November 21, 2023 inspections were corrected within six weeks to two months after being cited.

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Inspections since 2019

Total health inspections 6

New York average 3.6

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations

New York average 18.5

Citations per inspection

3.17

New York average 5.05

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

12 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 19 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than New York average

New York average: 0.2

Serious health citations

100% better than New York average

New York average: 0.2

0 critical citations New York average: 0.2

0 serious citations New York average: 0.2

19 moderate citations New York average: 17.4

0 minor citations New York average: 0.7

Citations history (last 7 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 05, 2025

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Jun 18, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 18, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jun 18, 2024

Corrected

Employee Flu Vaccination Rate: 71%

Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.

Total Cases 20

Active Cases 1

Closed 19

Since 2016

Most Recent 2025

Next Court Date Apr 28, 2026

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Total staff 376

Employees 376

Contractors 0

Staff to resident ratio 2.58 : 1

1370% more staff per resident than New York average

Avg staff/day 90

Average shift 7.9 hours

0% compared with New York average

Total staff hours (quarter) 65,372

Nursing staff breakdown

7.9 hours

8.7 hours

176

8 hours

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors 0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	176	176	32,281	92	100%	8
Licensed Practical Nurse	61	61	13,196	92	100%	8.7
Registered Nurse	24	24	5,210	91	99%	7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	24	24	2,346	85	92%	7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	27	27	2,272	92	100%	7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff	15	15	1,836	85	92%	6.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	12	12	1,617	69	75%	7.7
Dental Services Staff	3	3	1,381	57	62%	8.2
Qualified Social Worker	9	9	1,143	78	85%	5.9
Physical Therapy Aide	4	4	887	70	76%	7.9
Speech Language Pathologist	4	4	792	61	66%	7.3
Occupational Therapy Aide	4	4	607	80	87%	6.6
Nurse Practitioner	2	2	465	62	67%	7.5
Administrator	2	2	458	61	66%	7.5
Mental Health Service Worker	5	5	377	31	34%	7.5
Dietitian	2	2	300	40	43%	7.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant	1	1	175	20	22%	8.7
Medical Director	1	1	30	3	3%	10

176 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

61 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

24 Registered Nurse

% of Days 99%

24 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 92%

27 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 100%

15 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 92%

12 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 75%

3 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 62%

9 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 85%

4 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 76%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 66%

4 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 87%

2 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 67%

2 Administrator

% of Days 66%

5 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 34%

2 Dietitian

% of Days 43%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 22%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 13.5

37% worse than New York average

New York average: 9.8

Functional decline score 24.8

37% worse than New York average

New York average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures

Above average New York avg: 4.0

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 22.4%

36% worse than New York average

New York average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened 23.9%

44% worse than New York average

New York average: 16.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.2%

32% worse than New York average

New York average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury 2.0%

34% better than New York average

New York average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 9.3%

30% worse than New York average

New York average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection 1.2%

14% better than New York average

New York average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight 9.7%

60% worse than New York average

New York average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms 1.1%

94% better than New York average

New York average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use 7.2%

43% better than New York average

New York average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 87.6%

In line with New York average

New York average: 91.4%

Influenza Vaccine 77.1%

19% worse than New York average

New York average: 95.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.17

32% better than New York average

New York average: 1.71

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.82

39% better than New York average

New York average: 1.35

Short-stay resident measures

Average New York avg: 3.5

Pneumococcal Vaccine 80.8%

5% better than New York average

New York average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.0%

19% better than New York average

New York average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine 76.6%

In line with New York average

New York average: 78.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 21.4%

In line with New York average

New York average: 20.6%

Emergency department visits 6.2%

36% better than New York average

New York average: 9.7%

Falls with major injury 1.8%

134% worse than New York average

New York average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 48.2%

10% worse than New York average

New York average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 44.5%

12% worse than New York average

New York average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

77% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Total residents 146

Medicare

4.8% of residents

Medicaid

56.2% of residents

Private pay or other

39% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Elderwood at Cheektowaga from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 85.7% ↑ 8.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$2.8M ↑ ~$1.0M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $12.5M ↑ ~$2.4M vs 2022

Operating Margin -15.5% ↑ 8.6pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	95.6%	95.5%	96.0%	90.9%	86.9%	88.4%	84.5%	73.0%	77.7%	85.7%
Beds	170	172	172	172	172	172	172	172	172	172
Net Income	-$894,425	-$1,915,541	-$145,846	$1,527,069	$1,032,068	$35,133	-$2,099,789	-$2,755,919	-$1,624,633	-$2,074,097
Gross Revenue	$16,372,594	$16,099,110	$9,109,373	$22,527,338	$22,552,361	$24,728,073	$24,172,225	$21,825,222	$25,350,147	$29,361,481
Operating Expenses	$17,303,773	$17,962,922	$10,989,557	$18,322,216	$17,753,919	$17,799,943	$18,717,642	$17,997,207	$19,623,835	$20,832,393
Net Patient Income	-$931,180	-$1,950,431	-$1,897,792	-$1,122	-$277,601	-$720,727	-$3,380,717	-$3,323,473	-$3,813,285	-$2,792,168
Net Patient Revenue	$16,372,593	$16,012,491	$9,091,765	$18,321,094	$17,476,318	$17,079,216	$15,336,925	$14,673,734	$15,810,550	$18,040,225
Payroll Costs	$10,467,481	$10,937,893	$5,675,087	$10,251,945	$10,212,220	$10,447,797	$10,423,175	$9,715,316	$10,103,554	$12,531,590
Operating Margin %	-5.7%	-12.2%	-20.9%	0.0%	-1.6%	-4.2%	-22.0%	-22.7%	-24.1%	-15.5%
Medicare %	7.5%	7.0%	5.3%	7.4%	4.9%	4.6%	4.2%	6.3%	5.7%	5.4%
Medicaid %	57.0%	56.6%	62.2%	53.5%	40.9%	37.7%	52.0%	65.6%	62.2%	63.2%
Private %	35.5%	36.4%	32.5%	39.0%	54.2%	57.7%	43.8%	28.1%	32.0%	31.5%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$276	$266	$265	$321	$320	$308	$288	$320	$324	$335
Cost/Day	$291	$299	$320	$321	$325	$321	$352	$393	$402	$387
Avg Length of Stay	144.8 days	149.2 days	166.8 days	88.2 days	89.2 days	102.2 days	108.6 days	93.1 days	107.2 days	96.2 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$18.0M

Net patient income

-$2.8M

Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$18.0M

Net patient income

-$2.8M

Other income

$718.1K

Payroll costs

$12.5M 69.5% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$8.3M

Total costs

$20.8M

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (77% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 20%

Private pay 77%

Medicaid 3%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 17%

Private pay 71%

Medicaid 11%

2.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Cheektowaga's city center to Elderwood at Cheektowaga'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)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+

General 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.

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+

General 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.

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits

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

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)

General 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.

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits

Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

Who is the owner of Elderwood at Cheektowaga?

The legal owner and operator of Elderwood at Cheektowaga is 225 Bennett Road Operating Company, LLC (For Profit).

Is Elderwood at Cheektowaga in a walkable area?

Elderwood at Cheektowaga has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Elderwood at Cheektowaga?

According to NY state health department records, Elderwood at Cheektowaga's license number is 1455303N.

What is the occupancy rate at Elderwood at Cheektowaga?

Elderwood at Cheektowaga's occupancy is 91%.

How many beds does Elderwood at Cheektowaga have?

Elderwood at Cheektowaga has 172 beds.

Has Elderwood at Cheektowaga had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Elderwood at Cheektowaga has had 28 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Elderwood at Cheektowaga?

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Elderwood at Cheektowaga

Overview of Elderwood at Cheektowaga

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining & Nutrition

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Citations history (last 7 years)

Infection Prevention & Vaccination

Lawsuit overview for Elderwood at Cheektowaga

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

176 Certified Nursing Assistant

61 Licensed Practical Nurse

24 Registered Nurse

24 Physical Therapy Assistant

27 Respiratory Therapy Technician

15 Other Dietary Services Staff

12 Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 Dental Services Staff

9 Qualified Social Worker

4 Physical Therapy Aide

4 Speech Language Pathologist

4 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Nurse Practitioner

2 Administrator

5 Mental Health Service Worker

2 Dietitian

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Admissions

Discharges

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Community First Choice Option

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

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

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