The New Homestead Home
The New Homestead Home
Operated by New Homestead Home for Adults, Inc., The New Homestead Home is a 163-bed assisted living community at 82-45 Grenfell Street in Kew Gardens, Queens. It has served older adults for 32 years in a mid-rise building where residents can select private or semi-private rooms.
The really walkable neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 89. Most daily errands are then accessible on foot. This high walkability bolsters occupants and visiting family members in easily navigating the surrounding area. Daily life is anchored by housekeeping services, social and recreational activities, and building-wide security systems. Such amenities help build a structured living environment, highlighting daily comfort and community engagement.
Deficiencies in admission standards, resident protections, environmental standards, and record-keeping practices have been flagged by state inspections. All noted issues have had correction plans submitted to the state health department and are pending review.
An on-site tour by families considering The New Homestead Home is a good way to understand its living spaces, room options, and daily culture.
163-bed community Rank #291 / 742Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 291st out of 742 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
32 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 89 / 100 Rank #285 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 285th out of 1169 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyQueens
The New Homestead Home is legally operated by New Homestead Home for Adults, Inc.
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
0 enforcement actions
22 violations
18 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
3 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #355 / 591 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 355th out of 591 homes in New York for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 591 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 3 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (52% above)
• Violations per year (52% above)
• Inspections with violations (350% above)
• Inspection violation rate (127% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Complaint visits (at NY avg) 1 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (25% below)
• Total violations (52% above)
• Violations per year (52% above)
• Inspections with violations (350% above)
• Inspection violation rate (127% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Complaint visits (at NY avg) 1 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (25% below)
Latest Inspection
April 2, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 18 | 9 | This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the New York average (18 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 18 | 4 | This facility has 350% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (18 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 350% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 100% | 44% | This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse Rank #289 / 321 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 289th out of 321 homes in New York for % of Inspections With Violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 6 | This facility has complaint visits in line with the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 6).— At avg Rank #213 / 321 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 213th out of 321 homes in New York for Complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 22 | 14.5 | This facility has 52% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (22 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 52% worse Rank #278 / 321 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 278th out of 321 homes in New York for Violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Violations per year
Average violations per year since 2021.
| 4.4 | 2.9 | This facility has 52% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (4.4 vs. NY avg 2.9).↑ 52% worse |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.6 | This facility has 25% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.2 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 25% better Rank #222 / 321 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 222nd out of 321 homes in New York for Violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 23 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 23 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
1
Admission Standards
NY avg: 0.5
3
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
1
General Provisions
NY avg: 0.2
12
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
1
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
4
Residents Funds & Valuables
NY avg: 0.1
1
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- April 2, 2025 inspection found 3 deficiencies involving admission standards, resident protections, and environmental standards; plan of correction was under review.
- Recent inspections repeatedly cited records and reports violations, with one deficiency each in March and August 2024, all under plan of correction review.
- Multiple prior inspections from 2021 through 2023 showed single deficiencies related to records and environmental standards, all with approved plans of correction and no substantiated complaints.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Security Systems
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0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kew Gardens's city center to The New Homestead Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.75 miles to nearest hospital (Emergency department - Long Island Jewish Forest Hills)
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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#133 / 321 | 3
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3
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6
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#130 / 321 | 1
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1
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14.5
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#105 / 321 | 0.3
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0.3
NY AVG
1.6
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#117 / 321 | Private Rooms | - |
| Central Assisted Living | AL HC MC NH RC | Queens (Far Rockaway) | 186
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186
NY AVG
160
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#256 / 742 | No |
90
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NY AVG
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#260 / 1169 | Central Assisted Living, LLC | 81
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NY AVG
83
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#335 / 591 | 14 | 35.7%
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NY AVG
44.4%
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#154 / 321 | 13
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13
NY AVG
6
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#286 / 321 | 13
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13
NY AVG
14.5
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#253 / 321 | 0.9
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0.9
NY AVG
1.6
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#197 / 321 | - | - |
| Atria Kew Gardens | AL IL MC | Queens (Richmond Hill) | 175
Facility
175
NY AVG
160
Rank
#275 / 742 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
NY AVG
63
Rank
#285 / 1169 | Atr New York Lh, Inc | 81
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81
NY AVG
83
Rank
#335 / 591 | 6 | 33.3%
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33.3%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#133 / 321 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#183 / 321 | 2
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2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#136 / 321 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#117 / 321 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The New Homestead Home | AL | Kew Gardens | 163
Facility
163
NY AVG
160
Rank
#291 / 742 | No |
89
Facility
89
NY AVG
63
Rank
#285 / 1169 | New Homestead Home For Adults, Inc | 80
Facility
80
NY AVG
83
Rank
#355 / 591 | 18 | 100%
Facility
100%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#289 / 321 | 6
Facility
6
NY AVG
6
Rank
#213 / 321 | 22
Facility
22
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#278 / 321 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#222 / 321 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| Atria Forest Hills | AL IL | Queens (Forest Hills) | 90
Facility
90
NY AVG
160
Rank
#533 / 742 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
NY AVG
63
Rank
#888 / 1169 | Atr New York Lh, Inc | 96
Facility
96
NY AVG
83
Rank
#41 / 591 | 5 | 60%
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60%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#223 / 321 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
6
Rank
#58 / 321 | 3
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3
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#157 / 321 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#162 / 321 | Studio | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about The New Homestead Home
Who is the owner of The New Homestead Home?
The New Homestead Home is legally operated by New Homestead Home for Adults, Inc.
Is The New Homestead Home in a walkable area?
The New Homestead Home has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are pets allowed at The New Homestead Home?
No, The New Homestead Home has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The New Homestead Home have?
The New Homestead Home has 163 beds.
Are there photos of The New Homestead Home?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The New Homestead Home in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The New Homestead Home?
The New Homestead Home is located at 82-45 Grenfell Street, Kew Gardens, NY 11415.
What is the phone number of The New Homestead Home?
(718) 441-2000 will put you in contact with the team at The New Homestead Home.
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