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2.4 from 45 reviews
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Overall Review of Elderwood At Williamsville
caveat17 reviews mention this
Short staffing affects daily help
Residents and families report call delays and short staffing.
Across many reviews, people describe trouble getting timely assistance, including long waits for call buttons and needing help for basic needs. Several reviews connect staffing gaps to issues with toileting, wound or skin care, and residents being left waiting or unattended. A few reviewers also mention that staffing can be thinner on weekends, leading to delays for some residents.
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Cleanliness concerns come up often
Multiple reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and odors.
Some reviews describe dirty bathrooms and soiled conditions, including issues like residents sitting in urine or feces and bathrooms not being kept clean. Others mention odors, dirty carpets, or the need for interior updates such as repainting and cleaning windows. A smaller number of reviewers say the facility is spotless or very clean, but overall complaints about cleanliness appear frequently.
common10 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Dining reviews are split between cold or poor quality and good meals.
Several residents and family members complain about food that is cold or warmed up instead of freshly prepared, and a few also mention portioning issues. On the positive side, other reviewers say meals are delicious, provide a variety, or that their loved one consistently gets good food. Diabetes and special dietary restrictions are offered through the community’s dining approach, which aligns with residents who discuss diet needs.
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Care teams differ by experience
Many reviewers describe compassionate care, while others report inadequate support.
Positive reviews frequently mention staff being caring and responsive, along with prompt updates to families and attention to concerns. These same reviews often describe therapists and aides as engaged, helpful, and kind. Other reviews directly criticize care practices and oversight, including missed attention for needs like hydration, toileting, or wounds, which suggests experiences can vary widely from resident to resident.
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Activities get positive mentions
Residents are described as having access to activities and programs.
A few reviews highlight the range of activities, including parties, performances, music, and games, along with residents having options to choose from. Others mention resident programming that keeps people occupied and family-friendly events. The community also lists fitness programs and scheduled daily activities, which matches the reviews that focus on staying engaged day to day.
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Features
Housing
200 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Buffalo Niagara International (4 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Millard Fillmore Suburban NICU (0.2 miles)
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (0.3 miles)
Restaurants
Libation Station (0.7 miles)
Dandelions Restaurant (1.5 miles)
Tavern at Windsor Park (1.6 miles)
The Oak Stave Drinkery & Eatery (1.9 miles)
Pizza Plant Italian Pub (2.1 miles)
Elmo's (2.3 miles)
Pautlers Drive In Of Clarence (2.3 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.4 miles)
Panera Bread (1.7 miles)
Starbucks (1.8 miles)
Tim Hortons (1.9 miles)
Tim Hortons (2.3 miles)
Starbucks (2.8 miles)
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
Pharmacies
Wegmans (1.5 miles)
Rite Aid (1.5 miles)
Wegmans (1.6 miles)
Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Physicians
Brain and Spine Center (1.6 miles)
Town & Village Pediatrics (2.2 miles)
Windsong Radiology Group (2.4 miles)
Northtowns Cardiology (2.6 miles)
Western New York Dermatology (2.8 miles)
Gastroenterology Associates (2.8 miles)
Dr David J. Altman, MD (2.9 miles)
Parks
Glen Park (2.4 miles)
Island Park (2.6 miles)
South Long Park (2.9 miles)
Meadowlakes (3.2 miles)
Ellicott Creek Park (5.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Newman Center at UB (3.3 miles)
The Chapel (3.4 miles)
Theaters
Regal Transit Center & IMAX (3.5 miles)
AMC Maple Ridge 8 (3.8 miles)
Regal Walden Galleria 4Dx & RPX (5.9 miles)
Transportation
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (4.4 miles)
TSA Pre-️Lane (4.4 miles)
Southwest Airlines Co. (4.4 miles)
Amtrak - Buffalo, NY Depew Station (BUF) (6.3 miles)
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