Elderwood at Amherst

About

Long Term Care & Skilled Nursing
Subacute Care and Rehabilitaion Services

4459 Bailey Avenue

Amherst, New York 14226

(716) 835-2543

New York State COVID-19 Visitation Guidance

If you are experiencing symptoms or are required to quarantine due to a positive COVID-19 test, you are ineligible to visit our facility until you are cleared from quarantine.

The New York State Department of Health requires the following to help ensure safe visitation at all NYS Nursing Home Facilities:

Visitors must present proof of a NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST WITH RESULTS RECEIVED WITHIN:

• One Day for a Rapid (Antigen) Test or Two Days for a PCR (NAAT) Test

• As supplies permit, a rapid test may be available at the facility. The test must be self-administered. Visitors are responsible for reporting any positive test results to their County Health Department. Find your county’s health department website here: https://www.health.ny.gov/contact/contact_information/

• Visitors must wear a well-fitting paper surgical/procedure mask at all times. If you do not have a paper mask, we will provide one for you.

Depending on the presence of active COVID-19 infections, certain precautionary measures may be required for your visit, including personal protective equipment, mask requirements, outdoor visitation, physical barriers, or other infection control precautions. We ask that you respect any and all direction from staff to ensure a safe visit. Please read and adhere to all posted signage regarding safe visit guidelines.

View Visitation FACT SHEET here. To view the facility’s full NYS visitation plan, click here.

View Pandemic Emergency Plan

About Elderwood at Amherst

A mainstay in the Town of Amherst with easy access from all points in the Northtowns, Elderwood at Amherst offers skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation services and secure memory care. The facility’s short-term rehab services are nationally-recognized for excellence. With skilled nursing in a home-like setting, community also offers a secure memory care floor, where residents with dementia benefit from Elderwood’s Seasons^®Memory Care Program.

Notice of Privacy Practices

This facility is currently rated 3 Stars by CMS. For a full explanation of the current CMS Star Rating, Click Here.

Services and Programs

Services

Respite Care
Skilled Nursing

Subacute Rehab

Orthopedic Rehab
Cardiac Rehab
Physical Therapy

Specialty Programs

Oncology
Memory Care
Palliative Care
Secure Memory
Long-Term Care Therapy

Benefits of Elderwood

92-bed community offering skilled nursing, long-term care and subacute rehab services
Comprehensive, personalized orthopedic, cardiac and post-surgical rehab programs, including physical, occupational and speech therapy
Bright, spacious rehab gym with state-of-the-art equipment
Friendly, home-like atmosphere with beautifully decorated common spaces
Daily housekeeping and laundry
Pleasant dining experience at every meal
Lively social activities
Complimentary WiFi
Spacious patios, surrounded by gardens and park-like backyard setting
Secure Memory Care unit

Key Staff

Our priority is to provide a safe, comfortable and vibrant home for you or your loved one. For questions about our community and care options, we welcome you to contact our staff directly. To schedule a virtual tour, please click here.