Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living

Overview of Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living

Juniper Glen is a distinguished assisted living and memory care facility dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors in East Amherst, New York. Prioritizing safety, the community ensures peace of mind for residents and their families. Situated in a city abundant with parks, trails, and guided tours, including activities like bird watching and gardening, Juniper Glen offers a serene environment.

Located close to Buffalo, it boasts convenient access to shopping, dining, and the Buffalo Niagara International Airport for visiting loved ones. Whether seeking memory care, including Alzheimer’s and dementia care, respite care, or assisted living, Juniper Glen offers Person-Centered care tailored to each individual’s needs. As a testament to its excellence, East Amherst has earned the distinction of being rated the Safest City among the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.

(716) 293-2894

66-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 48 / 100

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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 1 enforcement action 32 violations 14 inspections

Inspection Score

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, 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 2021 vs. New York state average

Overall vs. NY average

Latest Inspection July 29, 2025

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.	14	9	This facility has 56% more total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (14 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 56% worse
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
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 #228 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 228th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
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 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 233rd out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Violations Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
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 #304 / 318 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 304th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Violations per year Average violations per year since 2021.	6.4	2.9	This facility has 121% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (6.4 vs. NY avg 2.9).↑ 121% worse
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 #286 / 318 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 286th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Violation breakdown

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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Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Suite

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19.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from East Amherst's city center to Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.21 miles to nearest hospital (Lindamer Dawn M)

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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

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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?

The legal owner and operator of Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living is 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 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?

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What is the phone number of Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living?

(716) 293-2894 will put you in contact with the team at Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living.

What county is Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living located in?

Juniper Glen Memory Care Assisted Living is in Erie County.

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