Assisted living / New York / East Amherst
Juniper Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center
8820 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY 14051 · Erie County · (716) 568-2099
Adult home · licensed for 66 residents · Licensed since 2017 · Operator: Amherst Care Group, LLC
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 240-F-894 · See the state record
The record in brief
Juniper Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center is an adult home, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 66 beds on its operating certificate, including 66 ALR, 66 EALR, 66 SNALR.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 30 violations from 18 inspections; the latest report was issued on March 30, 2026.
The state lists 1 enforcement action 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 28 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 30 violations resulted from 18 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 11 inspections resulting in no violations."
March 30, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
February 26, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 15, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 12, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
November 18, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
September 10, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
August 28, 2025Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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July 29, 2025Other Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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March 27, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 16, 2025Relicensure, Complaint Survey · 11 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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- §Environmental standards
- §Disaster and emergency planning
- §Consumer and resident protections.
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- §Medication management.
- §Personnel.
April 8, 2024Complaint Survey · 5 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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- §Admission and retention standards.
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January 11, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
July 28, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 14, 2023Other Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Admission and retention standards.
March 13, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
November 3, 2022Relicensure, Complaint Survey · 10 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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- §Admission standards
- §Resident services
- §Food service
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- §Medication management.
- §Personnel.
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November 2, 2022Other Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
May 19, 2022Other Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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Enforcement actions
- June 6, 2025: Stipulation & Order #: ACF-25-031
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) | 66 | December 2017 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 66 | December 2017 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 66 | December 2017 |
Juniper Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center 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. Juniper Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR $5,000 per month private, $4300 Semi-private SNALR $10,000 per month private, $9000 Semi-private EALR $15,000 per month, private (no Semi-private available)
Lowest monthly rent in the filing: $4,300. 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.jeaseniorliving.com
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: Amherst Care Group, LLC.
Other assisted living nearby
- Bristol Village, Inc.Clarence Center, under 1 mi · 142 residents · 2 violations
- The AmberleighAmherst, 1.4 mi · 76 residents · 60 violations
- Canterbury WoodsWilliamsville, 1.6 mi · 33 residents · 7 violations
- Elderwood Village at St. Gregory CourtWilliamsville, 1.8 mi · 70 residents · 42 violations
- Elderwood Village at Bassett ParkWilliamsville, 1.8 mi · 105 residents · 24 violations
- Heathwood Assisted Living at WilliamsvilleWilliamsville, 2.2 mi · 128 residents · 7 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Canterbury WoodsWilliamsville, 1.5 mi · 3 of 5 CMS stars
- Elderwood at WilliamsvilleWilliamsville, 1.9 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- Harris Hill Nursing Facility, L L CWilliamsville, 3.7 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Beechwood Health Care Center, Inc.Getzville, 3.8 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center atWilliamsville, 4.1 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 Juniper Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 240-F-894, adult home, since December 8, 2017 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Juniper Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center care for?
- Its licence is for 66 residents.
- Has Juniper Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center had violations?
- 30 violations from 18 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does Juniper Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent from $4,300 a month: ALR $5,000 per month private, $4300 Semi-private SNALR $10,000 per month private, $9000 Semi-private EALR $15,000 per month, private (no Semi-private available) Care level charges are extra.
- Does Juniper Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 66 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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