Schofield Residence Nursing Facility

    3333 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Caring competent staff excellent rehab

    I'm very satisfied with Schofield - the staff are caring, competent and attentive, with Olivia in administration and Amanda the social worker going above and beyond. My dad received excellent rehab and hospice-capable care, enjoyed fresh homemade meals and lively activities, and the clean, well-maintained facility gave our family real peace of mind; I happily recommend them.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.00·(87)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.9
    • Staff

      3.1
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      2.6
    • Value

      1.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive direct-care staff
    • Strong physical and occupational therapy services
    • Engaged and effective social work department
    • Supportive hospice and end-of-life care
    • Robust activities program (outings, crafts, events)
    • Nutritious, home-style meal offerings
    • Well-maintained, park-like campus
    • Responsive maintenance and support personnel
    • Administrator accessibility and resident advocacy
    • Modern resident-room amenities (TVs, furnishings)
    • Flexible meal and therapy scheduling options
    • Personal grooming services available
    • Community-oriented atmosphere and inclusion
    • Efficient admissions and rehab service coordination
    • Peace-of-mind and satisfaction for many families

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels, especially nights and weekends
    • Variable caregiver competence and training
    • Slow response to call bells and assistance requests
    • Medication-administration delays and inconsistencies
    • Gaps in family communication and complaint follow-up
    • Inconsistent meal temperature and food-service continuity
    • Incontinence-care delays and inconsistent personal-care routines
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some resident rooms/bathrooms
    • Safety and transfer-practice weaknesses contributing to falls
    • Inconsistent rehabilitation outcomes and therapy follow-through
    • Procedural and documentation inconsistencies across units
    • Allegations of theft and missing personal property

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews of Schofield Residence Nursing Facility describe a facility with notable strengths alongside clear operational inconsistencies. Positive accounts emphasize compassionate direct-care staff, strong physical and occupational therapy, and an engaged social work team; several families singled out hospice staff and individual aides as delivering thoughtful, person-centered attention. The activities program, campus landscaping, and on-site amenities (meals, grooming services, room TVs) are repeatedly cited as contributors to resident quality of life.

    At the same time, a substantial pattern of variability emerges. Staffing levels were frequently described as uneven, with particular concerns about nights and weekends, occasional aide no-shows, and long waits for assistance. This variability is linked to slow call-light responses and delays in toileting, bathing, and pain management. Several reviews raised medication-administration issues (late or missed doses) and inconsistent clinical follow-through, which caregivers and families viewed as risks to recovery and safety.

    Communication and management follow-through are mixed. Multiple families praised specific administrators for advocacy and responsiveness, while others described difficulty reaching nursing leadership, unsatisfactory complaint resolution, and inconsistent information handoffs between hospital and facility medication or care lists. Procedural and documentation inconsistencies between units and shifts were also noted and appear to contribute to uneven care experiences.

    Sanitation and safety concerns appear in a subset of accounts: reviewers described odor concerns, cleanliness problems in some resident bathrooms/rooms, and incidents involving falls or transfer-related injuries. These examples point to gaps in routine supervision, transfer-safety protocols, and incontinence-care processes. There are also a small number of serious individual allegations, including missing personal items and significant clinical events that resulted in rehospitalization; these are presented here as areas warranting further inquiry by families and regulators.

    Overall, Schofield appears capable of delivering high-quality therapeutic, social, and recreational services, and many families reported peace of mind and positive outcomes. However, the facility also displays operational weaknesses—most notably inconsistent staffing, uneven clinical practice, and variable housekeeping/sanitation standards—that produce highly variable resident experiences. Prospective residents and families should ask targeted questions about staffing ratios and coverage for evenings/weekends, medication-administration protocols, fall-prevention and transfer procedures, property-management policies, and how complaints are escalated and tracked. Visiting different wings on both weekdays and weekends and requesting recent quality metrics or inspection results may help families assess whether the facility’s strengths align with their loved one’s care needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Schofield Residence Nursing Facility is located at 3333 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY, 14217.

    About Schofield Residence Nursing Facility

    Schofield Residence Nursing Facility sits in a quiet, pretty part of Kenmore, NY and cares for up to 120 residents, having spent over 115 years helping people ever since Dr. Jennie Schofield founded the place back in 1910, so they've seen a lot of folks come and go and know how to look after those who need skilled nursing or short-term rehab, whether you've got a chronic illness, need some extra help after a hospital stay, or can't be cared for at home for a while. The facility's known as a Skilled Nursing Facility and provides inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing care around the clock, which means they've got registered nurses, a dedicated director of rehabilitation and home care services, along with therapists for physical and occupational therapy, so folks can stay for short periods or get long-term care, including special services like veterans care, help for traumatic brain injury, hospice, and palliative care. The place isn't handicap accessible, which can be important for some to know, and there aren't any amenities specifically listed, but Schofield Residence has things like activity calendars and meal menus, a virtual tour, and a photo gallery so people can get a look before coming. When someone's ready to come in, families or individuals can call, write, walk in, or come through a referral, though new referrals happen Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm, and while it's open 24/7 for residents, they've put effort into keeping everyone safe, with emergency preparedness plans and trained staff. Since Schofield Care, the group running it, is a not-for-profit organization, the focus stays on care, offering jobs with training and scholarships, and if someone can't live at the facility, Schofield also provides a wide range of home health services, including private duty aides that help with things like bathing, dressing, and meals, plus an adult day health care program for those who only need support during the day. Schofield's always worked to show compassion in dealing with a range of folks who could use a helping hand as they grow older or recover, and while the building itself doesn't claim any extras, it stands out for its long tradition and variety of skilled care and rehab services.

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    Schofield Residence Nursing Facility offers assisted living, memory care, board and care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 3333 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217.

    No, Schofield Residence Nursing Facility does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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