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Elderwood At Grand Island

Elderwood At Grand Island is a nursing home community in Grand Island, NY.

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, soft lighting, and comfortable seating.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and decorative items on the windowsill.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with gray walls, wooden flooring, and minimalistic furniture including a table, chairs, and a lamp.

  • Building

    A modern building entrance under a clear blue sky with landscaped surroundings.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with minimalist decor, featuring a neatly made bed, a lamp on the bedside table, and a piece of artwork on the wall.

  • Windows

    A cozy interior space with tables, chairs, and decorative flowers.

  • Dining

    A modern dining room with a white table and cushioned chairs, complemented by window shutters.

  • Television

    A cozy bedroom with two blue chairs, a wooden dresser, and a TV.

  • Painting

    A minimalist room with tables, a chair, and wall art.

  • Lounge

    A cozy lounge area with tables, chairs, and sofas near large windows.

  • Vintage

    A decorative arrangement featuring vintage photographs spread out in a circle with a glass container filled with blue ornaments at the center.

  • Art

    A collection of framed sand art pieces alongside jars filled with colorful sand.

  • Vegetables

    A delicious meal featuring a bowl of soup, pasta, and a variety of vegetables.

2850 Grand Island Boulevard, Grand Island, NY 14072

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2.9 from 29 reviews
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Overall Review of Elderwood At Grand Island

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Staffing and professionalism concerns

Some residents and families say staffing levels and professionalism are inconsistent.

Several reviews describe understaffing and high turnover, with examples like waiting long periods for help and staffing that feels stretched thin. A few comments also point to unprofessional interactions, including yelling when questions are raised. While some families praise specific caregivers, the recurring concern is that care can slow down when staffing or communication falls short.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Nurses can be hard to reach

Some reviews say it can be difficult to get timely help from the nursing team.

Multiple families describe call buttons going unanswered or delays before care arrives. Others mention difficulty contacting nurses or social workers and not getting timely updates, even when follow-up was requested. Taken together, residents sometimes felt support was there, but reaching it when needed could take too long.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Food quality feels hit-or-miss

Food experiences vary widely between residents and families.

A handful of reviews say meals were good, including comments about food quality and eating assistance during meals. Other reviews strongly disagree, describing meals as inedible or repeatedly not meeting expectations. Even within critical feedback, people also mention how dietary delivery and meal access affected day-to-day comfort.

  • A modern dining room with a white table and cushioned chairs, complemented by window shutters.
  • A modern dining area featuring a neatly set table with four chairs and colorful artwork on the wall.
  • A delicious meal featuring a bowl of soup, pasta, and a variety of vegetables.
common 2 reviews mention this

PT and OT draw praise

Rehab therapy is one area several residents describe positively.

Some reviewers highlight PT and OT as excellent, describing therapists who were both skilled and encouraging. In other feedback, families say therapy helped their loved one improve and that the rehab process matched expectations during the stay. These comments focus more on therapy sessions than on the broader facility experience.

common 5 reviews mention this

Clean, easy-to-navigate environment

Many reviews mention a clean environment and easy layout.

Several residents and families describe the building as clean, including comments about reduced “hospital” odors and an overall well-kept feel. A few also mention ease of getting around and a welcoming atmosphere. While other reviews focus on staffing and care delivery, cleanliness is one element that shows up consistently across opinions.

common 9 reviews mention this

Caregivers can be very supportive

Many residents and families describe caregivers as friendly and helpful.

Even among critical reviews, some specific caregivers are singled out for being attentive, supportive, and kind. Positive experiences include staff helping with approvals, communication with families, and day-to-day reassurance. The theme isn’t universal, but it appears often enough that many reviewers remember the human support as a standout part of their stay.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Buffalo Niagara International (14 miles away) Buffalo Niagara International (14 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Top's Markets (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Wegmans (3.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.9 miles)
  • Top's Markets (5 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Tim Hortons (2.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.8 miles)
  • Wegmans Market Cafe (3.8 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Hard Rock Cafe (5.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger King (3.3 miles)
  • Duff's Famous Wings (3.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • De Dee's Dairy (3.7 miles)
  • Lumberjack's Patio Grill (4.5 miles)
  • Seneca Niagara Casino (5.1 miles)
  • Anchor Bar (5.1 miles)

Parks

  • Hyde Park (4.3 miles)
  • Marios Park (4.3 miles)
  • Devil's Hole State Park (4.3 miles)
  • Beaver Island State Park (4.9 miles)
  • North Tonawanda Gateway Park (5.4 miles)
  • Niagara Falls State Park (5.4 miles)
  • Queen Victoria Park (5.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Excelsior Orthopaedics (4.5 miles)
  • Kenmore Family Medicine (6.7 miles)
  • Northtowns Medical Group PC (7.4 miles)
  • Doctor Luke Bristow O (7.6 miles)
  • Jackiewicz, Grazyna MD (7.8 miles)
  • Primary Care Of WNY Primary Care Of Western New York Kenmore (7.8 miles)
  • Fichte Endl & Elmer Eyecare (8.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Degraff Memorial Hospital (6 miles)
  • Niagara Health System, Greater Niagara General Hospital Site (6.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Niagara Falls Transit Terminal (6.3 miles)
  • VIA Rail - Niagara Falls Station (6.4 miles)

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