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Brookdale Castle Gardens
Memory Care, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Vestal, NY
Brookdale Castle Gardens
Memory Care, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Vestal, NY
Set in a serene setting, Brookdale Castle Gardens in Vestal, NY, offers a range of care options tailored to support varying needs. Whether you seek independent living, enriched housing, or comprehensive memory care, Brookdale Castle Gardens provides a supportive environment where residents can thrive. With 24-hour emergency response available, residents can enjoy peace of mind knowing help is always close by.
Residents at Brookdale Castle Gardens benefit from inclusive utilities and maintenance, allowing them the freedom to pursue new hobbies and enjoy vibrant social connections in pet-friendly accommodations. The community’s enriching activities, from strolls through landscaped gardens to engaging in cultural events and educational workshops, foster a fulfilling lifestyle. Whether it’s savoring chef-prepared meals or participating in wellness programs, Brookdale Castle Gardens offers a nurturing environment where residents can live life to the fullest.
58-bed community Rank #653 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 653rd 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 13 / 100 Rank #1064 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1064th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyBroome
Brookdale Castle Gardens is legally operated by Hearth Management, L.L.C.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Enriched Housing Program
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Transportation
Library
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Game Room
Movie Theater
Walking Paths
Meeting Room
Piano
Activities
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
IL$3,675 per month
EHP$4,850 per month
MC$8,370 per month
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 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.
13 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #95 / 616 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 95th out of 616 homes we track in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 616 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 96 out of 100. Letter grade A. 13 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.
Overall vs. NY average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at New York average:
• Inspections with violations (at NY avg) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (67% below)
• Violations per inspection (70% below)
• Inspection violation rate (9% below)
• Total complaints (95% below)
• Complaints per year (95% below)
• Inspections with violations (at NY avg) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (67% below)
• Violations per inspection (70% below)
• Inspection violation rate (9% below)
• Total complaints (95% below)
• Complaints per year (95% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 10 | 9 | This facility has had 11% more total inspections than the New York average (10 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 11% more |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has inspections with violations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 40% | 44% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (40% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 4% better Rank #127 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 127th out of 316 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 316 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. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 6 | This facility has had 33% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer Rank #192 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 192nd out of 316 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 316 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
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 21 | This facility has 67% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 21).↓ 67% better Rank #148 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 148th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 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. |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 0.7 | 2.3 | This facility has 70% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.7 vs. NY avg 2.3).↓ 70% better Rank #107 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 107th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 316 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
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 79 | This facility has 95% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 95% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2026.
| 4 | 79 | This facility has 95% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 95% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Castle Gardens
Places of interest near Brookdale Castle Gardens
1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Vestal's city center to Brookdale Castle Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Brookdale Vestal West | MC | Vestal | 65
Facility
65
NY AVG
160
Rank
#627 / 736 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
NY AVG
64
Rank
#858 / 1,150 | Painted Post, LLC | 95
Facility
95
NY AVG
83
Rank
#95 / 616 | 13 | 23%
Facility
23%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#55 / 316 | 13
Facility
13
NY AVG
6
Rank
#289 / 316 | 4
Facility
4
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#104 / 316 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#44 / 316 | Studio / Suite |
| Brookdale Castle Gardens | MC AL IL | Vestal (Ross Corners) | 58
Facility
58
NY AVG
160
Rank
#653 / 736 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
NY AVG
64
Rank
#1,064 / 1,150 | Hearth Management, L.l.c | 96
Facility
96
NY AVG
83
Rank
#95 / 616 | 10 | 40%
Facility
40%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#127 / 316 | 4
Facility
4
NY AVG
6
Rank
#192 / 316 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#148 / 316 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#107 / 316 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Pavilion at Vestal | MC NH RC SNF | Vestal | 40
Facility
40
NY AVG
160
Rank
#692 / 736 | No |
64
Facility
64
NY AVG
64
Rank
#659 / 1,150 | - | 98
Facility
98
NY AVG
83
Rank
#50 / 616 | 9 | 33%
Facility
33%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#88 / 316 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 316 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#148 / 316 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#119 / 316 | - |
Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in New York
Brookdale Castle Gardens is located in Vestal, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Castle Gardens
What neighborhood is Brookdale Castle Gardens in?
Brookdale Castle Gardens is in the Ross Corners neighborhood of Vestal.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Castle Gardens?
Brookdale Castle Gardens is legally operated by Hearth Management, L.L.C.
Is Brookdale Castle Gardens in a walkable area?
Brookdale Castle Gardens has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Does Brookdale Castle Gardens have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Castle Gardens on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Castle Gardens?
Yes, Brookdale Castle Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Brookdale Castle Gardens have?
Brookdale Castle Gardens has 58 beds.
Has Brookdale Castle Gardens had any violations?
Brookdale Castle Gardens has had 7 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
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