Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · East Amherst, NY
Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · East Amherst, NY
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.
66-bed community Rank #622 / 739Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 622nd out of 739 homes in New York for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
16 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #794 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 794th 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.
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.
Inspection History
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
1 enforcement action
32 violations
14 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
20 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #587 / 608 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 587th out of 608 homes in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 608 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 63 out of 100. Letter grade D. 20 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
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.
Since 2021
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.
Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (121% above)
• Violations per inspection (44% above)
• Inspections with violations (125% above)
• Inspection violation rate (45% above)
• Complaint visits (17% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total violations (121% above)
• Violations per inspection (44% above)
• Inspections with violations (125% above)
• Inspection violation rate (45% above)
• Complaint visits (17% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 14 | 9 | This facility has had 56% more total inspections than the New York average (14 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 56% more |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (9 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 64% | 44% | This facility has 20 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (64% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 20% worse Rank #230 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 230th out of 319 homes in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 7 | 6 | This facility has 17% more complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 6).↑ 17% worse Rank #233 / 319 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 233rd out of 319 homes in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 32 | 14.5 | This facility has 121% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (32 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 121% worse Rank #305 / 319 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 305th out of 319 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 2.3 | 1.6 | This facility has 44% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2.3 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 44% worse Rank #287 / 319 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 287th out of 319 homes in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 32 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 32 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
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
10
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
2
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on July 29, 2025 found one records and reports violation with an approved plan of correction.
- The August 21, 2024 renewal inspection cited 11 deficiencies across admission, resident services, environmental standards, medication management, personnel, and food service.
- Complaint investigations from 2023 to 2025 found no violations or only minor deficiencies corrected with approved plans of correction.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living
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.
Are there photos of Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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