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 #164 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 164th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 98 / 100 Rank #46 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th 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.
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

Dining
Bistro
Fitness Center
Terrace
Movie Theater
Salon
Housekeeping
Transportation
Juice Bar
Weekly Linens
Activities
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs, Cultural Programming

Pricing & Financial Information

Price Range$9,200 - $13,900 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.

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.

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.

Overall vs. NY average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (50% below)
• Violations per inspection (51% below)
• Inspections with violations (25% below)
• Inspection violation rate (33% below)
• Total complaints (92% below)
• Complaints per year (92% 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%57% This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (38% vs. NY avg 57%).↓ 19% better Rank #121 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 121st out of 323 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 323 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.
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 #237 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 237th out of 323 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 323 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 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. 918 This facility has 50% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (9 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 50% better Rank #167 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 323 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 per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.12.23 This facility has 51% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.1 vs. NY avg 2.23).↓ 51% better Rank #152 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 152nd out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 323 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 Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 679 This facility has 92% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 92% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2026. 679 This facility has 92% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 92% better

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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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for 305 West End Assisted Living

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2 bedroom
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.

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. 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
305 West End Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
New York (Manhattan)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #164 / 736
Yes
98
Facility 98
NY AVG 64
Rank #46 / 1,150
305 West End Avenue Operating LLC8
38%
Facility 38%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #121 / 323
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #167 / 323
1.1
Facility 1.1
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #152 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria West 86
AL
IL
RC
New York (Manhattan)
189
Facility 189
NY AVG 160
Rank #244 / 736
Yes
97
Facility 97
NY AVG 64
Rank #80 / 1,150
Atr New York Lh, Inc7
43%
Facility 43%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #144 / 323
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #175 / 323
1.4
Facility 1.4
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #188 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Inspīr Carnegie Hill
AL
MC
New York (Manhattan)
158
Facility 158
NY AVG 160
Rank #327 / 736
No
100
Facility 100
NY AVG 64
Rank #1 / 1,150
Inspir Carnegie Hill, LLC7
71%
Facility 71%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #246 / 323
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #130 / 323
0.9
Facility 0.9
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #128 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vista on 5th
AL
New York (Manhattan)
127
Facility 127
NY AVG 160
Rank #389 / 736
No
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 64
Rank #107 / 1,150
Vista On 5Th Corp7
43%
Facility 43%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #144 / 323
14
Facility 14
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #210 / 323
2.0
Facility 2.0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #225 / 323
Studio
VillageCare at 46 & Ten
AL
New York (Manhattan)
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 160
Rank #535 / 736
No
98
Facility 98
NY AVG 64
Rank #46 / 1,150
Village Housing Development Fund Corporation4
25%
Facility 25%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #58 / 323
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #31 / 323
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #43 / 323
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.

Has 305 West End Assisted Living had any violations?

305 West End Assisted Living has had 9 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of 305 West End Assisted Living?

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