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Roswell Park Cancer Center Opens $16.4M Outpatient Facility in Amherst

Delivering Advanced Cancer Care Closer to Home

A major milestone in regional healthcare has taken shape in Amherst with the completion of a $16.4 million medical facility at 203 Park Club Lane. Developed by Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation, the 30,000-square-foot building is now home to Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s newest outpatient site. This off-campus hospital extension expands access to high-quality cancer services for patients throughout the Northtowns, Western and Central New York, and even parts of Canada.

A Strategic Addition to the Amherst Medical Spine

Backed by a Certificate of Need from the New York State Department of Health, this project aligns with the Town of Amherst’s broader “Medical Spine” strategy. The initiative, developed during the COVID-19 pandemic in partnership with the Amherst IDA and Amherst Chamber of Commerce, is designed to attract cutting-edge medical services and research facilities to the region. The project aims to:

  • Meet regional demand for comprehensive outpatient cancer care.
  • Provide state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
  • Expand the geographic footprint of one of New York’s leading healthcare institutions.Facility Services Include:
  • A full infusion treatment center
  • Advanced radiology screening and diagnostic services
  • Clinical laboratory and phlebotomy service center
  • Education and research infrastructure for cancer care providers

Economic and Community Impact

While the facility delivers vital health services, it also contributes meaningfully to Amherst’s economy, the project will:

  • Job Creation and Retention: 26.5 new full-time equivalent jobs and 25.5 jobs retained, with a combined site payroll of $5.41 million.
  • Construction Activity: 63 construction and related jobs supported throughout the build.
  • Generate significant tax revenue: An estimated $2.47  million in income taxes and $840,298 in sales taxes will be collected.

This project would have been entirely tax-exempt had it been constructed directly by Roswell Park as a nonprofit tenant. However, the public-private development structure ensures the site contributes to local tax bases while still fulfilling its healthcare mission.

Project Timeline & Partners

• Start Date: April 2022
• Completion Date: September 2023
• Partners: Amherst Industrial
Development Agency (AIDA), Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation, Rosewell Park Cancer Institute

AIDA played an essential role in structuring the project, enabling the facility to be developed under commercial ownership while still serving nonprofit healthcare needs. This model allowed for significant investment in healthcare infrastructure without sacrificing local tax revenue.

Advancing Cancer Care and Community Health

Roswell Park’s presence in Amherst reflects a broader commitment to health equity, regional access, and long-term innovation. With state-of-the-art services now located outside of Buffalo’s medical corridor, patients in Amherst and surrounding communities can access life-saving care more conveniently.

The facility at 203 Park Club Lane represents more than just a new building. It is a reflection of thoughtful planning, responsive policy, and the shared belief that world-class healthcare should be both local and accessible.

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