Brookdale Niagara
Brookdale Niagara
Discover a community where life’s passions continue to flourish at Brookdale Niagara, an excellent senior living community in North Tonawanda, NY that offers assisted living. Whether you’re attending a Zumba class, enjoying a picnic lunch, or participating in lively bingo games, the community supports an active lifestyle while providing the necessary care when needed. Choose from a variety of pet-friendly apartment floor plans that suit your style, all including most utilities and maintenance for convenience.
With 24/7 on-site staff available for emergencies, you can rest assured knowing assistance is always within reach. At Brookdale Niagara, maintaining your independence is key. Compassionate caregivers are trained to assist with daily tasks like dressing and medication management, ensuring you receive the support you need while enjoying a diverse array of activities. Whether it’s social mixers, pet therapy sessions, or devotional services, you have the freedom to participate as much or as little as you prefer, complemented by scheduled transportation for hassle-free outings and errands.
53-bed community Rank #667 / 739Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 667th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 4 / 100 Rank #1125 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1125th 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
CountyNiagara
Brookdale Niagara is legally operated by SH Niagara Operator, Inc.
Emergency SystemsYes
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Enhanced Assisted Living
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Café/Bistro
Coffee Shop
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Gardening / Greenhouse
Chapel
Private Dining Room
Arts & Crafts Studio
Walking Paths
Putting Green/Outdoor Sports Activities
Landscaped Grounds
Business Centers/Computers
Snack Shop
Community Kitchen
Meeting Rooms
General Store
Piano
Specific ProgramsZumba classes, bingo games, gardening activities, painting classes, chess tournaments, evening socials with live music
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$6,340 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 2021 · 5 years of data
1 enforcement action
18 violations
5 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.
12 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #509 / 608 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 509th 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: 71 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 12 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Enforcement Actions
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 2021
1
enforcement action
This facility has 1 enforcement action. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.
- May 12, 2025 #ACF-25-032
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 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (24% above)
• Violations per inspection (125% above)
• Inspection violation rate (82% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Inspections with violations (at NY avg) 1 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Complaint visits (33% below)
• Total violations (24% above)
• Violations per inspection (125% above)
• Inspection violation rate (82% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Inspections with violations (at NY avg) 1 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Complaint visits (33% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 9 | This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the New York average (5 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer |
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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.
| 80% | 44% | This facility has 36 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (80% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 36% worse Rank #268 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 268th 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. |
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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 #163 / 319 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 163rd 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
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 18 | 14.5 | This facility has 24% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (18 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 24% worse Rank #269 / 319 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 269th 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. |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 3.6 | 1.6 | This facility has 125% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.6 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 125% worse Rank #305 / 319 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 305th 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. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 18 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 18 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
Disaster and Emergency
NY avg: 0.5
1
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
1
General Provisions
NY avg: 0.2
4
Medication Management
NY avg: 0.4
2
Personnel
NY avg: 0.7
6
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
3
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 2, 2025 complaint investigation found six deficiencies including personnel sufficiency, admission and retention standards, resident services, and medication management.
- September 19, 2024 relicensure inspection identified eight violations covering provider responsibilities, environmental standards, disaster procedures, admission and retention, resident services, and medication management.
- August 21, 2023 complaint investigation had one resident services deficiency with plan of correction approved, showing some prior issues were addressed.
Lawsuit overview for Brookdale Niagara
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
2
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
2
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2020
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2020
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 288 / 324 / 360 / 372 sq. ft
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Brookdale Niagara
4.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from North Tonawanda's city center to Brookdale Niagara's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.99 miles to nearest hospital (DeGraff Memorial Hospital)
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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.
| Brookdale Niagara | AL | North Tonawanda | 53
Facility
53
NY AVG
160
Rank
#667 / 739 | Yes |
4
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4
NY AVG
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Rank
#1125 / 1169 | Sh Niagara Operator, Inc | 71
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NY AVG
83
Rank
#509 / 608 | 5 | 80%
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NY AVG
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Rank
#268 / 319 | 4
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NY AVG
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Rank
#163 / 319 | 19
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19
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#269 / 319 | 3.8
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3.8
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#305 / 319 | Suite |
| Brookdale Niagara | AL | North Tonawanda | 40
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40
NY AVG
160
Rank
#695 / 739 | Yes |
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NY AVG
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Rank
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NY AVG
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Rank
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NY AVG
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Rank
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NY AVG
6
Rank
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NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#196 / 319 | 1.2
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1.2
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#220 / 319 | Suite |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York
Brookdale Niagara is located in North Tonawanda, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Niagara
Who is the owner of Brookdale Niagara?
Brookdale Niagara is legally operated by SH Niagara Operator, Inc.
Is Brookdale Niagara in a walkable area?
Brookdale Niagara has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Does Brookdale Niagara have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Niagara on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Niagara?
Yes, Brookdale Niagara allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Brookdale Niagara have?
Brookdale Niagara has 53 beds.
Are there photos of Brookdale Niagara?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Brookdale Niagara in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Brookdale Niagara?
Brookdale Niagara is located at 6741 Nash Rd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120.
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