Rochester Senior AdvisorAshley Woods at 400 YMCA Way, Penfield is licensed by the New York State Department of Health as both an adult home and an enriched housing program with 78 certified beds, certified as ALR, EALR and SNALR, and sits in the Town of Penfield, Monroe County.
What license does Ashley Woods hold in New York?
Yes: the Department of Health's roster lists Ashley Woods under operating certificate 370-E-206, 370-S-865 with 78 certified beds, which makes it larger than the typical Rochester-area residence (77 beds).
| License | Operating certificate | Certified capacity | ALR certifications (beds) | Opened | Residents, end of 2026 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Home | 370-E-206 | 30 | ALR 30, SNALR 30 | July 21, 2021 | 30 |
| Enriched Housing Program | 370-S-865 | 48 | ALR 48, EALR 8 | July 21, 2021 | 38 |
At the end of 2026 Q2 the facility reported 68 residents against 78 certified beds, about 87% full. The operator of record is Episcopal Senior Housing, Penfield, LLC (not for profit corporation). The first license at this address dates to 2021.
Can residents age in place at Ashley Woods?
In the Department of Health's capacity report, 78 beds are certified as an Assisted Living Residence (ALR); 8 are Enhanced ALR (EALR) beds for residents who need more physical help and want to age in place; 30 are Special Needs ALR (SNALR) beds for dementia care.
Certification is what lets a residence keep someone whose needs grow: an EALR bed can serve a resident who chronically needs help walking or transferring, and a SNALR bed requires a dementia-specific plan the department has approved. See what ALR, EALR and SNALR mean.
What did state inspections find at Ashley Woods?
NYS Health Profiles lists 20 inspections of Ashley Woods between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2026, the most recent on May 20, 2026, with 21 violations cited across the window.
| Report issued | Survey type | Violations | Status | Regulation topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| March 18, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| November 25, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| September 5, 2025 | Other Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| September 5, 2025 | Other Survey | 1 | Regulation Cited Regulation Section 487.10 (e) (1) (i) Records and reports | Records and reports |
| August 21, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| July 31, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| May 29, 2025 | Relicensure Survey | 6 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Admission standards; Disaster and emergency planning; Disaster and emergency planning |
The last full relicensure survey shown is dated May 29, 2025. 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 (10), medication management (7), admission and retention standards (5).
The 12 older reports are on the facility's NYS Health Profiles page.
Are there stipulations on file for Ashley Woods?
Yes. NYS Health Profiles lists 1 enforcement action for Ashley Woods, the most recent a Stipulation & Order dated August 29, 2025 (#ACF-25-048).
- August 29, 2025: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-25-048
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.
What are the alternatives to Ashley Woods nearby?
The nearest other licensed adult care facility is Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield in Penfield, about 1.0 miles away by straight line, with 151 beds and ALR, EALR, SNALR, ALP.
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathwood Assisted Living at Penfield 100 Elderwood Court, Penfield 14526 | 1.0 | 151 | ALR, EALR, SNALR, ALP | 24 | 15 |
| The Village at Penfield 2006 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield 14526 | 2.1 | 120 | Base license only | 0 | 0 |
| Fairport Baptist Homes Adult Care Facility 4646 Nine Mile Point Road, Fairport 14450 | 2.9 | 42 | ALP | 0 | 35 |
| Rainier Grove at Cherry Ridge 900 Cherry Ridge Road, Webster 14580 | 4.3 | 87 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 26 | 5 |
| Sage Harbor at Baywinde 100 Kidd Castle Way, Webster 14580 | 4.6 | 88 | ALR, SNALR | 24 | 29 |
Where is Ashley Woods and what is nearby?
Ashley Woods is in the Town of Penfield, Monroe County; the nearest hospital is Rochester General Hospital (Rochester Regional Health), about 8.0 miles away by straight line.
Next is Highland Hospital at about 8.7 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 (2.1 mi, CMS 5 of 5) and Fairport Skilled Nursing and Rehab (2.9 mi, CMS 3 of 5).
What questions does Ashley Woods's record raise?
Let the public record set the agenda: ask what led to the August 29, 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 the residence accepts residents on SSI, and what happens if private funds run out after admission.
- Ask for the residency agreement and fee schedule in writing before any deposit; New York requires a written admission agreement.
Official record: Ashley Woods on NYS Health Profiles.
