Assisted living / New York / Williamsville
Canterbury Woods
725 Renaissance Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 · Erie County · (716) 929-5150
Enriched housing program · licensed for 33 residents · Licensed since 1999 · Operator: Episcopal Church Home & Affiliates Life Care Community, Inc.
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 240-S-106 · See the state record
The record in brief
Canterbury Woods is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 33 beds on its operating certificate, including 33 ALR, 33 EALR, 12 SNALR.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 7 violations from 11 inspections; the latest report was issued on February 5, 2026.
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 37 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 7 violations resulted from 11 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 7 inspections resulting in no violations."
February 5, 2026Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Admission and retention standards
December 11, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
October 21, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
October 9, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
August 5, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
August 1, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
July 17, 2025Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Personnel.
March 21, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 21, 2025Relicensure, Complaint Survey · 3 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Resident services
- §Medication management.
- §Structural and environmental standards.
June 28, 2024Complaint Survey · 2 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Operating certificates
- §Consumer and resident protections.
December 12, 2022Relicensure Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
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
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) | 33 | September 2024 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 33 | September 2024 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 12 | September 2016 |
Canterbury Woods is certified for memory care in New York's terms. 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'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 SNARL $336 per day private apartment
Source: Consumer Summary (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
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
- Elderwood Village at St. Gregory CourtWilliamsville, under 1 mi · 70 residents · 42 violations
- Elderwood Village at Bassett ParkWilliamsville, under 1 mi · 105 residents · 24 violations
- Heathwood Assisted Living at WilliamsvilleWilliamsville, under 1 mi · 128 residents · 7 violations
- The AmberleighAmherst, 1.1 mi · 76 residents · 60 violations
- Juniper Glen Alzheimer's Special Care CenterEast Amherst, 1.6 mi · 66 residents · 30 violations
- Brompton HeightsWilliamsville, 1.8 mi · 200 residents · 33 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Canterbury WoodsWilliamsville, under 1 mi · 3 of 5 CMS stars
- Elderwood at WilliamsvilleWilliamsville, under 1 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center atWilliamsville, 2.6 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars
- Beechwood Health Care Center, Inc.Getzville, 2.7 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Williamsville Suburban, L L CWilliamsville, 3.3 mi · 1 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 licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 240-S-106, enriched housing program, since July 15, 1999 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Canterbury Woods care for?
- Its licence is for 33 residents.
- Has Canterbury Woods had violations?
- 7 violations from 11 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does Canterbury Woods 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 SNARL $336 per day private apartment Care level charges are extra.
- Does Canterbury Woods offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 12 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.
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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