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 #658 / 742Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 658th out of 742 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 13 / 100 Rank #1062 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1062nd 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.
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
No Alzheimer's certification
Enriched Housing Program
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Transportation
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Game Room
Theatre
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Meeting Rooms
Pharmacy
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
0 enforcement actions
6 violations
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.
10 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #96 / 591 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 96th out of 591 homes in New York for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 591 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: 93 out of 100. Letter grade A. 10 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 2022 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
6 Better
Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (59% below)
• Violations per year (58% below)
• Violations per inspection (50% below)
• Inspections with violations (25% below)
• Inspection violation rate (14% below)
• Complaint visits (33% below)
• Total violations (59% below)
• Violations per year (58% below)
• Violations per inspection (50% below)
• Inspections with violations (25% below)
• Inspection violation rate (14% below)
• Complaint visits (33% below)
Latest Inspection
April 17, 2025
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 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 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 |
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Inspection violation rate
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 #156 / 321 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 156th out of 321 homes in New York for % of Inspections With Violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 321 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.
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 33% better Rank #164 / 321 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 164th out of 321 homes in New York for Complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 321 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.
| 6 | 14.5 | This facility has 59% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 59% better Rank #197 / 321 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 197th out of 321 homes in New York for Violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 321 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 year
Average violations per year since 2022.
| 1.5 | 3.6 | This facility has 58% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.5 vs. NY avg 3.6).↓ 58% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 0.8 | 1.6 | This facility has 50% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.8 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 50% better Rank #181 / 321 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 181st out of 321 homes in New York for Violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 321 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 5 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 5 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.
1
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
4
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on April 17, 2025 found no violations or deficiencies.
- Recent deficiencies mostly involved resident services and environmental standards, with three violations noted on March 13, 2025 and two on August 6, 2024.
- Follow-up inspections on February 21, 2024 and January 24, 2025 confirmed correction of prior deficiencies with no new violations found.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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1.6 miles from city center
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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.
Are there photos of Brookdale Castle Gardens?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Brookdale Castle Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.
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