Rochester Senior AdvisorHeathwood Assisted Living at Penfield at 100 Elderwood Court, Penfield is licensed by the New York State Department of Health as an enriched housing program with 151 certified beds, certified as ALR, EALR, SNALR and ALP, and sits in the Town of Penfield, Monroe County.
Is Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield in Penfield licensed by the state?
The state roster carries Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield as an enriched housing program (370-S-852), certified for 151 residents; the middle of the Rochester-area roster is 77 beds, so it is larger than most.
| License | Operating certificate | Certified capacity | ALR certifications (beds) | Opened | Residents, end of 2026 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enriched Housing Program | 370-S-852 | 151 | ALR 151, EALR 25, SNALR 24, ALP 25 | April 27, 2010 | 124 |
At the end of 2026 Q2 the facility reported 124 residents against 151 certified beds, about 82% full. The operator of record is Heathwood Assisted Living At Penfield, Inc. (business corporation). The first license at this address dates to 2010.
What level of care is Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield certified for?
In the Department of Health's capacity report, 151 beds are certified as an Assisted Living Residence (ALR); 25 are Enhanced ALR (EALR) beds for residents who need more physical help and want to age in place; 24 are Special Needs ALR (SNALR) beds for dementia care; 25 are Assisted Living Program (ALP) beds paid by Medicaid.
These numbers are caps. A building with 20 EALR beds can only keep 20 residents at the enhanced level at once, so ask how many of those beds are filled today. See what ALR, EALR and SNALR mean.
How has Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield done on Department of Health inspections?
State surveyors have been to Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield 17 times since July 1, 2022, last on May 22, 2026, and their reports cite 15 violations overall.
| Report issued | Survey type | Violations | Status | Regulation topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| May 22, 2026 | Relicensure, Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Operating certificates |
| February 9, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| February 3, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| January 28, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| November 13, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| November 6, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| July 15, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 1 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Resident protections |
The last full relicensure survey shown is dated May 22, 2026. That is more than the median of 14 violations for Rochester-area residences over the same window. The topics cited most often here were resident services (4), environmental standards (3), medication management (2).
The 9 older reports are on the facility's NYS Health Profiles page.
Are there stipulations on file for Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield?
Yes. NYS Health Profiles lists 1 enforcement action for Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield, the most recent a Stipulation & Order dated March 18, 2025 (#ACF-25-023).
- March 18, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-023
A Stipulation and Order is a settlement: the operator agrees to a civil penalty and corrective steps without a hearing. The order itself names the regulations involved; ask the administrator for a copy.
Which assisted living residences are closest to Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield?
The nearest other licensed adult care facility is Ashley Woods in Penfield, about 1.0 miles away by straight line, with 78 beds and ALR, EALR, SNALR.
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Woods 400 YMCA Way, Penfield 14526 | 1.0 | 78 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 30 | 21 |
| The Village at Penfield 2006 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield 14526 | 1.7 | 120 | Base license only | 0 | 0 |
| Fairport Baptist Homes Adult Care Facility 4646 Nine Mile Point Road, Fairport 14450 | 1.8 | 42 | ALP | 0 | 35 |
| Laurelwood at the Highlands 300 Hahnemann Trl, Pittsford 14534 | 4.6 | 75 | ALR, SNALR | 8 | 8 |
| Elderwood Village at Fairport 7 Chardonnay Dr, Fairport 14450 | 4.8 | 80 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 24 | 32 |
What medical care is close to Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield in Penfield?
Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield is in the Town of Penfield, Monroe County; the nearest hospital is Rochester General Hospital (Rochester Regional Health), about 8.2 miles away by straight line.
Next is Highland Hospital at about 8.4 miles. Distances are straight lines between map coordinates, not drive times.
If nursing home care is needed later, the closest CMS-certified homes are Aaron Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (1.1 mi, CMS 5 of 5) and Fairport Skilled Nursing and Rehab (1.9 mi, CMS 3 of 5).
What should we ask on a tour of Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield?
Let the public record set the agenda: ask what led to the March 18, 2025 stipulation and what monitoring is in place now.
- Ask how many aides and supervisors are awake overnight, and who helps residents with medications.
- Ask how many of the enhanced and special needs beds are open today, and what triggers a move between levels.
- Ask whether an Assisted Living Program bed is open for a Medicaid applicant, and how long the wait usually runs.
- Ask for the residency agreement and fee schedule in writing before any deposit; New York requires a written admission agreement.
Official record: Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield on NYS Health Profiles.
