Atria Forest Hills

Overview of Atria Forest Hills

Atria Forest Hills, amidst the lush background of Queens, New York, is a reputable provider of independent living homes. They inspire an engaging and active lifestyle that promotes the independence of their residence. Their amenities include a fitness center, chef-prepared meals, and a movie theater, all world-class and offer a taste of luxury for individuals living at Atria.

They have a specialized independent living program called Engage Life® which offers daily opportunities for seniors to express themselves and generally have fun. Their services include 24-hour staff, housekeeping & linen services, emergency alert system, ground maintenance, and snow & ice removal services if needed. Atria ensures its residents that they are cared for with compassion by dedicated professionals.

(718) 261-5300

90-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 38 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program

CountyQueens

Atria Forest Hills is legally operated by ATR New York LH, Inc..

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 0 enforcement actions 3 violations 5 inspections

Inspection Score

13 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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

Latest Inspection July 28, 2023

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	5	9	This facility has 44% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 44% better
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	60%	44%	This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (60% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 16% worse Rank #221 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 221st out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	1	6	This facility has 83% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #56 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 56th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Violations Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total violations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	3	14.5	This facility has 79% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 79% better Rank #155 / 318 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 155th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Violations per year Average violations per year since 2021.	0.6	2.9	This facility has 79% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.6 vs. NY avg 2.9).↓ 79% better
Violations per inspection Average violations per inspection.	0.6	1.6	This facility has 63% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.6 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 63% better Rank #160 / 318 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 160th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Violation breakdown

3 Records and Reports NY avg: 2.0

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The three most recent inspections on July 28, 2023, May 5, 2023, and October 14, 2021, each found one deficiency related to records and reports (CFR Code 485.11 (b)).
The June 24, 2022, and November 10, 2021, inspections found no violations or deficiencies.
Deficiencies have consistently involved records and reports, showing a recurring theme without improvement over multiple inspections.

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Total Cases 2

Active Cases 0

Closed 2

Since 2012

Most Recent 2017

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 315 - 551 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio

Building Type: High-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

Studio

315 - 551 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Atria Forest Hills

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4.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Queens's city center to Atria Forest Hills's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.92 miles to nearest hospital (Emergency department - Long Island Jewish Forest Hills)

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled

General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+

General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $15,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+

General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.

Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+

General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.

Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits

Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)

General NYC resident, able to share living space.

Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.

Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits

Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

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