Ciel on the Hudson
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Yonkers, NY

Ciel on the Hudson

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Yonkers, NY

Overview of Ciel on the Hudson

Ciel on the Hudson is a residential community that D&R Yonkers LLC operates at 537 Riverdale Ave in Yonkers, New York. The high-rise building holds 84 beds and offers one- and two-bedroom housing options.

The neighborhood scores 58 for walkability, so some errands are walkable, but most trips require transportation. Nearby amenities and services have good accessibility.

The Department of Health’s state inspections have assessed the home’s practices in admission, resident services, environmental management, emergency procedures, and documentation. Deficiencies have been identified in such areas over time, but a 2022 complaint investigation found no violations.

For interested occupants and families, touring Ciel on the Hudson can help answer questions about specific services, activities, and amenities it provides, plus current availability and pricing.

Bed community size
84-bed community Rank #555 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 555th out of 736 homes we track in New York for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #717 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 717th out of 1,150 homes we track in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyWestchester

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ciel on the Hudson is legally operated by D&R Yonkers LLC.

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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. NY average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspections with violations (25% above)
• Inspection violation rate (25% above)
4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (39% below)
• Violations per inspection (28% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 79 This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the New York average (7 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 54 This facility has 25% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 71%57% This facility has 14 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (71% vs. NY avg 57%).↑ 14% worse Rank #246 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 246th out of 323 homes we track in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 323 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 26 This facility has had 67% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer Rank #145 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 145th out of 323 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 323 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1118 This facility has 39% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (11 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 39% better Rank #184 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 184th out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 323 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.62.23 This facility has 28% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.6 vs. NY avg 2.23).↓ 28% better Rank #203 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 203rd out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 323 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 279 This facility has 97% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2025. 279 This facility has 97% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Ciel on the Hudson

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Places of interest near Ciel on the Hudson

Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Yonkers's city center to Ciel on the Hudson's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.48 miles to nearest hospital (Englewood Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living
AL
IL
Yonkers (Getty Square)
195
Facility 195
NY AVG 160
Rank #234 / 736
Yes
45
Facility 45
NY AVG 64
Rank #824 / 1,150
Westchester Alp Management, LLC7
29%
Facility 29%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #80 / 323
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #59 / 323
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #43 / 323
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
The Bristal at Armonk
AL
IL
MC
Armonk
171
Facility 171
NY AVG 160
Rank #278 / 736
Yes
44
Facility 44
NY AVG 64
Rank #837 / 1,150
Armonk Senior Care LLC3
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #91 / 323
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #31 / 323
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #43 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Sunrise at Fleetwood
AL
HC
MC
RC
Mt Vernon (North Side)
136
Facility 136
NY AVG 160
Rank #370 / 736
Yes
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 64
Rank #956 / 1,150
Szr New York Lh, Inc3
67%
Facility 67%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #227 / 323
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #59 / 323
0.7
Facility 0.7
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #101 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Country House in Westchester
AL
Yorktown Heights
100
Facility 100
NY AVG 160
Rank #496 / 736
No
30
Facility 30
NY AVG 64
Rank #964 / 1,150
Country House Operator LLC3
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #293 / 323
25
Facility 25
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #271 / 323
8.3
Facility 8.3
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #317 / 323
Studio / 1 BedA+
Ciel on the Hudson
AL
IL
MC
Yonkers (Ludlow)
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 160
Rank #555 / 736
Yes
58
Facility 58
NY AVG 64
Rank #717 / 1,150
D&R Yonkers LLC7
71%
Facility 71%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #246 / 323
11
Facility 11
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #184 / 323
1.6
Facility 1.6
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #203 / 323
1 Bed / 2 Bed-

Frequently Asked Questions about Ciel on the Hudson

What neighborhood is Ciel on the Hudson in?

Ciel on the Hudson is in the Ludlow neighborhood of Yonkers.

Who is the owner of Ciel on the Hudson?

Ciel on the Hudson is legally operated by D&R Yonkers LLC.

Is Ciel on the Hudson in a walkable area?

Ciel on the Hudson has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Ciel on the Hudson?

Yes, Ciel on the Hudson allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Ciel on the Hudson have?

Ciel on the Hudson has 84 beds.

Has Ciel on the Hudson had any violations?

Ciel on the Hudson has had 11 reported violations since 2025 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of Ciel on the Hudson?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Ciel on the Hudson in the photo gallery on this page.

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