Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Forest Hills, NY
Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Forest Hills, NY
Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills accepts Medicaid.
Overview of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills
A full-time registered nurse, physical therapist, and occupational therapist on-site, along with a doctor on staff, define the clinical presence at Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills. The 177-bed assisted living and respite care community is at 108-25 Horace Harding in Forest Hills, Queens County, owned by Midway A.L., LLC.
The surrounding neighborhood earns a Walk Score of 56, where some errands are accessible on foot but most trips require transportation. Twenty-four-hour professional staffing and a 24-hour emergency response system support the clinical team. Rehabilitation services and respite care are available, and a secured neighborhood provides specialized 24-hour supervision for residents who need it.
The dining room serves kosher meals three times daily in a restaurant-style setting, a meaningful practical feature for families in a Queens neighborhood with significant cultural and dietary diversity. A beauty and barber salon, theatre, health and wellness program, and daily scheduled activities fill out the on-site environment.
The Trial Stay Program gives families a defined short-term option to evaluate the community before committing to a longer placement. Medicaid is accepted, with a Medicaid assistance program available for families working through coverage.
Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills serves older adults in Queens who need assisted living with a depth of clinical staffing that is uncommon for the care type. Kosher dining, a Trial Stay Program, and a secured neighborhood give the facility a specific and practical profile for families evaluating assisted living options in Forest Hills.
177-bed community Rank #271 / 739Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 271st out of 739 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.
Walk Score: 56 / 100 Rank #735 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 735th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
StatusActive
CountyQueens
License Number590-S-307
Owner NameMidway A.l., LLC
Emergency Systems24-hour emergency response system
Accept Medicaid
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Wellness Center
Salon
Movie Theater
ActivitiesDaily scheduled activities
Specific ProgramsEnriched Housing Program, Medicaid assistance program, Trial Stay Program
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 2020 · 6 years of data
0 enforcement actions
29 violations
6 complaints
8 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 above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #247 / 608 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 247th out of 608 homes in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 608 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: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above 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 2020 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
6 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (100% above)
• Violations per inspection (125% above)
• Inspections with violations (25% above)
• Inspection violation rate (43% above)
• Inspections with violations (25% above)
• Inspection violation rate (43% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Total complaints (92% below)
• Complaints per year (92% below)
• Total violations (100% above)
• Violations per inspection (125% above)
• Inspections with violations (25% above)
• Inspection violation rate (43% above)
• Inspections with violations (25% above)
• Inspection violation rate (43% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Total complaints (92% below)
• Complaints per year (92% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 8 | 9 | This facility has had 11% fewer total inspections than the New York average (8 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 11% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 63% | 44% | This facility has 19 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (63% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 19% worse Rank #1 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 319 homes in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 319 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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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 63% | 44% | This facility has 19 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (63% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 19% worse Rank #1 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 319 homes in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 319 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.
| 0 | 6 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (0 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 100% better Rank #182 / 319 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd out of 319 homes in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 319 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.
| 29 | 14.5 | This facility has 100% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (29 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 100% worse Rank #1 / 319 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 319 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 319 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 inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 3.6 | 1.6 | This facility has 125% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.6 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 125% worse Rank #1 / 319 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 319 homes in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 319 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 29 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 29 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.
2
Disaster and Emergency
NY avg: 0.5
11
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
1
General Provisions
NY avg: 0.2
1
Personal Allowance
NY avg: 0.0
1
Personnel
NY avg: 0.7
1
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
2
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
7
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
3
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 79 | This facility has 92% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 92% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2020.
| 1 | 13.2 | This facility has 92% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 13.2).↓ 92% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- April 10, 2025 complaint investigation found no violations and no complaints were substantiated.
- June 13, 2024 renewal inspection cited 25 violations involving resident protections, environmental standards, disaster procedures, personnel, and admission standards.
- Recent inspections from July 2023 to December 2024 showed isolated violations mainly in environmental standards, disaster procedures, and resident services.
Lawsuit overview for Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2017
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2017
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2017
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills
Who is the owner of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?
Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills is legally operated by Midway A.L., LLC.
Is Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills in a walkable area?
Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?
According to NY state health department records, Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills's license number is 590-S-307.
Are pets allowed at Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?
No, Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills have?
Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills has 177 beds.
Are there photos of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?
Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills is located at 108-25 Horace Harding, Forest Hills, NY 11368.
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