Is Canterbury Woods Gates Circle licensed?

New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 240-S-127, enriched housing program, since November 16, 2017 (state data as of October 8, 2026).

How many residents can Canterbury Woods Gates Circle care for?

Its licence is for 5 residents.

Has Canterbury Woods Gates Circle had violations?

3 violations from 2 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.

How much does Canterbury Woods Gates Circle cost?

Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent: ALR $336 per day private apartment EARL $336 per day private apartment Care level charges are extra.

Does Canterbury Woods Gates Circle offer memory care?

Its operating certificate carries no special needs (SNALR) or dementia bed certification in the state file.

Canterbury Woods Gates Circle, Buffalo NY: Inspections

The record in brief

Canterbury Woods Gates Circle is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 5 beds on its operating certificate, including 5 ALR, 5 EALR.

Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 3 violations from 2 inspections; the latest report was issued on July 17, 2025.

The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.

On the state's assisted living quality page it has 0 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 13 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).

State inspections

The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 3 violations resulted from 2 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 1 inspection resulting in no violations."

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July 17, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required

January 17, 2025Relicensure, Complaint Survey · 3 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved

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Medication management.
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Personnel.
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Structural and environmental standards.
18 NYCRR 1001.13 (b)(1)(i-iii)(2)(3)(4)(iv-vi)

Enforcement actions

The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.

Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.

New York's assisted living quality measures

0food and dining violations at the latest recertification survey

13direct care staff, 2025 average (reported weekly by the residence)

Source: New York State Department of Health, Assisted Living Residence Quality, read October 8, 2026. The page's third measure, confirmed complaint allegations, was not listed in its table when we read it.

Memory care

Certification on the operating certificate	Beds	Since
Assisted Living Residence (ALR)	5	November 2017
Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR)	5	November 2017

Canterbury Woods Gates Circle has no special needs (SNALR) or dementia beds on its certificate, so New York has not certified it for memory care. What memory care certification means.

A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov

An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov

Costs

New York requires each assisted living residence to file a Consumer Summary with its starting rent for each licence and certification, and the Department of Health posts it. Canterbury Woods Gates Circle's summary says:

Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR $336 per day private apartment EARL $336 per day private apartment

Source: Consumer Summary (PDF), residency agreement (PDF), on the Department of Health's Assisted Living Residence Quality page, read October 8, 2026.

Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov

Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov

Website listed by the Department of Health: canterburywoods.org

Who runs it

Operator in the state file: Episcopal Church Home & Affiliates Life Care Community, Inc. (a not-for-profit corporation).

Other assisted living nearby

Mary Agnes Manor ALP
Buffalo, 1.7 mi · 230 residents · 89 violations
Brookdale Kenmore
Kenmore, 3.1 mi · 120 residents · 24 violations
Ken-Ton Enriched Housing
Kenmore, 4.5 mi · 49 residents · 10 violations
Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda
Tonawanda, 4.9 mi · 120 residents · 11 violations
Peregrine's Landing Senior Community
Cheektowaga, 5.9 mi · 112 residents · 13 violations
Elderwood Village at Williamsville
Williamsville, 6.2 mi · 110 residents · 18 violations

Nursing homes nearby

For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.

Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin
Buffalo, under 1 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Buffalo, under 1 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars
Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Buffalo, 1.0 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
St. Catherine Laboure Health Care Center
Buffalo, 1.1 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility
Buffalo, 1.4 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars

If you have a concern

NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.

New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov

To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov

Common questions

Is Canterbury Woods Gates Circle licensed?: New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 240-S-127, enriched housing program, since November 16, 2017 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
How many residents can Canterbury Woods Gates Circle care for?: Its licence is for 5 residents.
Has Canterbury Woods Gates Circle had violations?: 3 violations from 2 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
How much does Canterbury Woods Gates Circle cost?: Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent: ALR $336 per day private apartment EARL $336 per day private apartment Care level charges are extra.
Does Canterbury Woods Gates Circle offer memory care?: Its operating certificate carries no special needs (SNALR) or dementia bed certification in the state file.

Sources

Licence and capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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