305 West End Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · New York City, NY

305 West End Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · New York City, NY

Overview of 305 West End Assisted Living

305 West End Assisted Living is an upscale retirement community in New York, NY, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring luxurious amenities and 24-hour care, the community provides sophisticated accommodations where residents can live comfortably. Exercise classes, pet-friendly spaces, and an art studio are among the community’s unique features that enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also employs a wellness-centered approach dedicated to older adults’ well-being.

Promoting socialization and a vibrant environment, a lifestyle calendar filled with fun activities, specialized memory programs, and fitness classes is available. A movie theater, a beauty shop, an outdoor terrace, and transportation services are on-site, providing residents with avenues to connect with the community. The Hudson River, as well as a variety of local amenities and recreation sites, are easily accessible from the community. 305 West End Assisted Living is one of the trusted senior living options in New York for its top-notch services and welcoming setting.

What you will love about this neighborhood
  • More than 80% of buildings in the historic Upper West Side of Manhattan date back to before 1940, providing retirees in this location a stress-free, walkable, and scenic retirement setting. 
  • Retirees enjoy many cultural and recreational opportunities with the neighborhood's ideal location near Central Park’s 843 acres of luscious greenery, the American Museum of Natural History, and 12 acclaimed performing arts organizations from Lincoln Center.
  • Offering easy access to over 200 dining options and the subway, retirees enjoy the perfect blend of tranquility and the bustle of the city.
Bed community size
200-bed community Rank #166 / 739Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 166th 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
Walk Score: 98 / 100 Rank #46 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyNew York

Ownership & Operating Entity

305 West End Assisted Living is legally operated by 305 West End Avenue Operating LLC.

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Safety FeaturesElectronic keypad-protected memory care area.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare

Additional Policies & Features

Visitor PolicyVisitors are always welcome; guests must sign in and out at the concierge desk.
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Country Club Dining Room
Bistro Grill
Juice Bar
Fitness Center
Outdoor Terrace
On-Site Cinema
Salon
Housekeeping
Weekly Linens
Motor Coach Transportation
Activities
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs, Cultural Programming

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$9,200 (Independent Living) per month
Starting Price$13,900 (Memory Care) per month

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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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 2 enforcement actions 9 violations 8 inspections
Inspection Score Info 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.

7 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #434 / 608 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 434th 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: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. 7 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2020
2 enforcement actions

This facility has 2 enforcement actions. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.

  • May 12, 2025 #ACF-25-029
  • December 16, 2021 #ACF-21-137

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.

Since 2020 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Complaint visits (at NY avg)
4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (38% below)
• Violations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with violations (25% below)
• Inspection violation rate (14% 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. 89 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
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 34 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 Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 38%44% This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (38% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 6% better Rank #155 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 155th 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.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 66 This facility has complaint visits in line with the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 6).— At avg Rank #212 / 319 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 212th 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 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. 914.5 This facility has 38% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (9 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 38% better Rank #222 / 319 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 222nd 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.
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.11.6 This facility has 31% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.1 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 31% better Rank #217 / 319 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 217th 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.

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

  • July 16, 2024 complaint investigations found no violations or deficiencies.
  • April 17, 2024 renewal inspection cited seven deficiencies in resident services, food service, environmental standards, and consumer protections.
  • November 7, 2023 complaint investigation found one deficiency in medication assistance recording, with no complaints substantiated.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 50 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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305 West End Assisted Living Home Overview

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for 305 West End Assisted Living

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1 Bedroom

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Address 4.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New York's city center to 305 West End Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.83 miles to nearest hospital (Mount Sinai West)

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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.

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VillageCare at 46 & Ten
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Studio / 2 Bed Apartment

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

305 West End Assisted Living is located in New York City, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York City.

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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
NY

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
NY

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.
NY

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.
NY

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.
NY

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

Frequently Asked Questions about 305 West End Assisted Living

What neighborhood is 305 West End Assisted Living in?

305 West End Assisted Living is in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York.

Who is the owner of 305 West End Assisted Living?

305 West End Assisted Living is legally operated by 305 West End Avenue Operating LLC.

Is 305 West End Assisted Living in a walkable area?

305 West End Assisted Living has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at 305 West End Assisted Living?

Yes, 305 West End Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does 305 West End Assisted Living have?

305 West End Assisted Living has 200 beds.

Are there photos of 305 West End Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 20 photos of 305 West End Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of 305 West End Assisted Living?

305 West End Assisted Living is located at 305 West End Ave, New York, NY 10023.

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