Tennyson Court
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Buffalo, NY

Tennyson Court

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Buffalo, NY

Overview of Tennyson Court

Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Tennyson Court, Williamsville, NY, is the reliable senior living community of Tennyson Court offering assisted living, enhanced care, memory care, and respite stay. Cherish every moment of your best years with a reliable and highly trained team lending extra hands around the clock to meet your needs and aspirations. The community doubles its efforts to ensure seniors are taken care of with a wide array of services that cater to their preferences.

Experience a wondrous retirement with engaging activities and exciting programs curated to keep seniors happy and well-connected. Have a delightful dining experience with delectable and nutritious meals that satisfy dietary requirements. Tennyson Court strives to provide a safe place for seniors to live their best years without worries in its peaceful spaces.

(716) 632-9496

Types of Care at Tennyson Court

Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care
Bed community size
93-bed community Rank #533 / 752Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 533rd out of 752 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 43 / 100 Rank #846 / 1167Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 846th out of 1167 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyErie

Ownership & Operating Entity

Tennyson Court is legally operated by Tennyson Court, LLC.

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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 0 enforcement actions 4 violations 8 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.

B+ · Above the New York average for assisted living residences.

New York assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100

Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. Above the New York average for assisted living residences.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 8 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (69% below)
• Violations per year (69% below)
• Violations per inspection (64% below)
• Total inspections (11% below)
• Inspections with violations (40% below)
• Inspection violation rate (25% below)
• Violations per inspection (69% below)
• Complaint visits (17% below)
Latest Inspection April 3, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 89 This facility has 11% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (8 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 11% better
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 35 This facility has 40% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 5).↓ 40% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 38%51% This facility has 13 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (38% vs. NY avg 51%).↓ 13% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations recorded per inspection. 0.51.6 This facility has 69% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 69% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 56 This facility has 17% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 17% better

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 413 This facility has 69% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 69% better
Violations per year Info Average violations per year since 2021. 0.82.6 This facility has 69% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.8 vs. NY avg 2.6).↓ 69% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.51.4 This facility has 64% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NY avg 1.4).↓ 64% better

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

The most recent inspection on April 3, 2025, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a few isolated issues, including one related to admission standards in February 2025 and prior citations involving food service, medication management, and resident services. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports. Inspectors cited deficiencies primarily in admission processes, food service, medication management, and resident care. The inspection history suggests some earlier issues but no clear pattern of worsening, with recent reports showing improvement.

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Lawsuit overview for Tennyson Court

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 12
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 3 3 active
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 9 9 Disposed
Since Info Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure. 2010
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2025
Next Court Date Info Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases. Apr 30, 2026

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 17.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Buffalo's city center to Tennyson Court's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Tennyson Court is located in Buffalo, New York.
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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
NY

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
NY

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.
NY

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.
NY

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.
NY

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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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

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IL

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tennyson Court

What neighborhood is Tennyson Court in?

Tennyson Court is in the Sheridan Meadows neighborhood of Buffalo.

Is Tennyson Court in a walkable area?

Tennyson Court has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How many beds does Tennyson Court have?

Tennyson Court has 93 beds.

What is the phone number of Tennyson Court?

(716) 632-9496 will put you in contact with the team at Tennyson Court.

What county is Tennyson Court located in?

Tennyson Court is in Erie County.

Is Tennyson Court Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Tennyson Court is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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