Elderwood at Amherst sits at 4459 Bailey Ave in Amherst, NY, and it's a senior living facility that's been managed by Jeffrey Rubin and Warren Cole since 2011. The company runs as a for-profit limited liability company and has close ties with the Elderwood group. The place holds 92 certified beds and sees an average of 85 residents a day on its busy grounds, which have a park-like backyard, spacious patios, and common spaces that feel homelike and cheerful. Residents can choose between several care types like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, with options for short-term rehab, adult day services, and even home care, so it handles a lot of life's changes in one spot.
Residents get daily housekeeping, laundry service, and nutritious chef-prepared meals in bright dining areas, even having a dedicated dining space in the memory care section, where private rooms are provided for dementia patients as part of Elderwood's Seasons® Memory Care Program. The Wesley rehab wing is used for those needing extra attention, especially dementia care, and all memory care areas are kept secure for safety. There's always something to do with lively social activities, all sorts of engaging programs, and plenty of chances for social and physical connection, and complimentary WiFi reaches everyone so folks can stay in touch or entertained.
On the care side, Elderwood at Amherst gives subacute rehabilitation for people recovering from illness or surgery, with a bright, well-equipped rehab gym and therapies like physical, occupational, and speech, plus special programs for orthopedic, cardiac, oncology, and palliative care. Home care services are done by trained aides, giving companionship and non-medical support too. Nurse staffing runs at 3.79 hours per resident per day, and the nurse turnover rate is 43.5%, which is higher than many might expect.
Facility records show three deficiencies in an April 18, 2025 inspection, including pharmacy service issues with drug storage and medication error rates above 5%, as well as a deficiency in maintaining or improving range of motion for residents, listed as F0688 Quality of Life and Care. Still, the staff gets called helpful, joyful, and kind, and there are community awards for care and friendliness around. Safety and compliance get special attention here with a dedicated hotline in use, and the whole place tries to offer guidance and support for different stages of aging, with various specialty and therapy programs available. Elderwood at Amherst mixes assisted living, memory care, rehab, and social activities in a single site, with a focus on routines, pleasant meals, and a supportive, safe place for seniors, but some areas do need continued work, especially pharmacy practices and resident care standards.
