Assisted living / New York / Fredonia
Fredonia Place
50 Howard Street, Fredonia, NY 14063 · Chautauqua County · (716) 679-2250
Enriched housing program · licensed for 84 residents · Licensed since 2003 · Operator: Water/Howard Associates, LLC
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 060-S-003 · See the state record
The record in brief
Fredonia Place is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 84 beds on its operating certificate, including 84 ALR, 15 EALR, 24 SNALR, 4 Respite, 6 Day care.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 6 violations from 9 inspections; the latest report was issued on March 2, 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 27 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 6 violations resulted from 9 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 7 inspections resulting in no violations."
March 2, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 21, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 8, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
December 12, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
August 5, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
July 11, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
February 7, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
February 3, 2025Relicensure, Complaint Survey · 5 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Under Review
- §Disaster and emergency procedures
- §Admission and retention standards.
- §Medication management.
- §Structural and environmental standards.
- §Structural and environmental standards.
July 5, 2024Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Personnel
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) | 84 | April 2017 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 15 | April 2017 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 24 | April 2017 |
| Respite beds | 4 | June 2003 |
| Adult day care | 6 | June 2003 |
Fredonia Place 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. Fredonia Place's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR $5,095/month private SNALR $6,799/month private EALR starting at $595
Lowest monthly rent in the filing: $595. Care level charges and other fees are extra; the residency agreement lists them.
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: www.fredoniaplace.com
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: Water/Howard Associates, LLC.
Other assisted living nearby
- Southern Tier MeadowsFredonia, 2.8 mi · 24 residents · 21 violations
- St. Columban's on the LakeSilver Creek, 8.7 mi · 57 residents · 3 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterDunkirk, 3.3 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterDunkirk, 3.5 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 Fredonia Place licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 060-S-003, enriched housing program, since June 16, 2003 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Fredonia Place care for?
- Its licence is for 84 residents.
- Has Fredonia Place had violations?
- 6 violations from 9 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does Fredonia Place cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent from $595 a month: ALR $5,095/month private SNALR $6,799/month private EALR starting at $595 Care level charges are extra.
- Does Fredonia Place offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 24 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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