Elderwood Assisted Living at Cheektowaga, located in Cheektowaga, NY, is an assisted living community providing a range of care options for seniors who need support with daily activities while maintaining as much independence as possible. The facility offers both standard assisted living and enhanced assisted living services, allowing residents with higher care needs to receive additional support. Residents are able to access personal care assistance, such as help with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, with full assistance available for those who require it. Medication management, routine health monitoring, and necessary coordination with healthcare professionals are key components of the care provided.
The medical and supportive services available at Elderwood Assisted Living at Cheektowaga include nursing care, pain management, cardiac care, diabetic monitoring and support, wound care, and incontinence care. Residents have access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions as needed. The community facilitates regular appointments with visiting professionals such as optometrists and podiatrists, supporting both vision and foot health. Memory care support is also available for residents experiencing cognitive challenges. Additionally, the facility offers ambulatory care including mobility support, ensuring residents move safely within the community.
In terms of lifestyle and amenities, Elderwood offers a variety of clubs and community activities, social gatherings, and fitness programs designed to engage residents and encourage social interaction. There is an onsite exercise room, a game room, a barber and beauty salon for personal grooming, and regularly scheduled housekeeping and laundry or dry-cleaning services. Outings to nearby shopping areas and other destinations are part of the social calendar. The facility’s amenities and activity offerings aim to balance residents’ independence with the support they need.
Transportation is available both as a complimentary service and at cost, depending on the destination and specific need. This service covers trips for medical appointments, shopping, and other non-medical outings, supporting residents in maintaining connections to the wider community and managing errands with greater ease.
Resident and family reviews highlight the professionalism, dedication, and compassion of Elderwood’s staff. Attentiveness and accommodation are commonly noted, and families report feeling reassured about the care their loved ones receive. The facility is described as clean, well maintained, and attractively landscaped, with frequent housekeeping and maintenance observed. While occasional feedback mentions areas that could benefit from updates, such as flooring, these are generally viewed as minor and part of an ongoing improvement process. The community’s focus on a supportive environment, alongside respect for residents’ independence, contributes to its positive reputation among both residents and their families.
Costs at this community start at $3,672 and range up to $4,500. The average price in the community is $4,086, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,216. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.