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3.2 from 35 reviews
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Overall Review of Elderwood At Lockport
common26 reviews mention this
Staff kindness shows up repeatedly
Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as caring, attentive, and responsive.
Many reviews highlight nurses, aides, and therapists as friendly and compassionate, with several people saying they felt supported during transitions and medical issues. Multiple families also mention being kept informed in a timely way and getting prompt responses to questions. Even in more critical reviews, people still single out specific nurses or aides as standout caregivers, while others fault overall responsiveness.
caveat11 reviews mention this
Understaffing impacts everyday care
Several reviewers say staffing levels affected how quickly help was available.
A recurring concern is that help can be slow when residents need assistance, including delays getting someone out of bed or to the restroom. Some reviewers describe understaffing as a factor behind missed or delayed needs, while others say the shortage is worst at certain times like weekends. A few reviews also acknowledge that staffing challenges exist, while still saying care was mostly acceptable.
common6 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy support
Many reviews describe meaningful progress through PT and OT during rehab.
Several people come to Elderwood for physical therapy and occupational therapy, and they describe therapists as working with them after falls or surgery. Reviews note hands-on support that helped residents regain mobility and navigate recovery, and some say the rehab unit felt organized and thorough. While a minority of reviewers report serious problems, the more common theme among therapy-focused reviews is that treatment staff were committed and effective.
common4 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Reviews include both positive and negative comments about meals.
Some families and residents say the food is good, and one review mentions residents being able to select meals daily. Other reviewers are much less satisfied, describing food as terrible or cheap and even calling out repetitive meals. Even with dissatisfaction, a few reviews tie meal experiences to broader concerns about staffing and care follow-through.
common4 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a point of contrast
Multiple reviews comment on the facility’s cleanliness, with experiences differing by reviewer.
Several reviews praise the facility as well maintained and kept clean, including mentions of a tidy environment and cleanliness in day-to-day care. At the same time, some negative reviews describe the facility as dirty and poorly managed. This contrast shows up alongside other themes like staffing and responsiveness.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
126 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 (17 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
Restaurants
Reid's (0.3 miles)
Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises (1 miles)
Lock 34 Bar & Grill (1.5 miles)
Lake Effect Ic (1.5 miles)
La Port's Pine Restaurant (1.5 miles)
Shamus Restaurant (1.8 miles)
JoJo's Ice Cream (2.5 miles)
Hospitals
Eastern Niagara Hospital (0.6 miles)
Lockport Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles)
Inter-Community Memorial Hospital (7.2 miles)
Eastern Niagara Hospital (7.2 miles)
Newfane Hospital Annex (7.3 miles)
Millard Fillmore Suburban NICU (13.6 miles)
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (13.6 miles)
Physicians
Lockport Hearing Consultants (0.9 miles)
Legarreta Eye Center (1.9 miles)
Woodbridge Psychiatry Lockport (2 miles)
Dr Gilkar (2 miles)
Lockport Pediatrics (2.1 miles)
Buffalo Medical Group PC (2.2 miles)
Buffalo Spine Surgery (2.2 miles)
Pharmacies
Top's Markets (1.7 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
Rite Aid (2 miles)
Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
Rite Aid (2.5 miles)
Top's Markets (3.3 miles)
Tops Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Parks
Niagara County RC Field (1.7 miles)
Outwater Memorial Park (1.7 miles)
Royalton Ravine County Park (5.2 miles)
Starpoint Intermediate Playground (8 miles)
Meadowlakes (11.6 miles)
Wilson Tuscarora State Park (12.4 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (3 miles)
Tim Hortons (3.3 miles)
Starbucks (10.7 miles)
Wandering Gypsy Brewing Company (10.9 miles)
Tim Hortons (12.1 miles)
Tim Hortons (12.2 miles)
Wegmans Food Markets (12.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (3.3 miles)
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Exercise Equipment and Therapy Room
Healthcare
Rehabilitation
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