Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills in Forest Hills, NY

Overview of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills

A full-time registered nurse, physical therapist, and occupational therapist on-site, along with a doctor on staff, define the clinical presence at Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills. The 177-bed assisted living and respite care community is at 108-25 Horace Harding in Forest Hills, Queens County, owned by Midway A.L., LLC.

The surrounding neighborhood earns a Walk Score of 56, where some errands are accessible on foot but most trips require transportation. Twenty-four-hour professional staffing and a 24-hour emergency response system support the clinical team. Rehabilitation services and respite care are available, and a secured neighborhood provides specialized 24-hour supervision for residents who need it.

The dining room serves kosher meals three times daily in a restaurant-style setting, a meaningful practical feature for families in a Queens neighborhood with significant cultural and dietary diversity. A beauty and barber salon, theatre, health and wellness program, and daily scheduled activities fill out the on-site environment.

The Trial Stay Program gives families a defined short-term option to evaluate the community before committing to a longer placement. Medicaid is accepted, with a Medicaid assistance program available for families working through coverage.

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills serves older adults in Queens who need assisted living with a depth of clinical staffing that is uncommon for the care type. Kosher dining, a Trial Stay Program, and a secured neighborhood give the facility a specific and practical profile for families evaluating assisted living options in Forest Hills.

Facility Direct Line (718) 760-4600 info@castleseniorlivingny.com

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count 177

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score

56 / 100

About this community

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program

StatusActive

CountyQueens

License Number590-S-307

Owner NameMidway A.l., LLC

Emergency Systems24-hour emergency response system

Accept Medicaid

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Doctor on Staff

Nursing Services

24-Hour Staffing

Pets not allowed

Wellness Center

Salon

Movie Theater

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

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	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
Inspections with violations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation.	5	4	This facility has 25% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	63%	57%	This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (63% vs. NY avg 57%).↑ 6% worse Rank #221 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 221st 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.
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	5	4	This facility has 25% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	63%	57%	This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (63% vs. NY avg 57%).↑ 6% worse Rank #221 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 221st 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 On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	0	6	This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (0 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #1 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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 Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total violations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	29	18	This facility has 61% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (29 vs. NY avg 18).↑ 61% worse Rank #289 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 289th 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 Average violations per inspection.	3.6	2.23	This facility has 61% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.6 vs. NY avg 2.23).↑ 61% worse Rank #292 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 292nd 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.

Violation breakdown

2 Disaster and Emergency NY avg: 0.5

11 Environmental Standards NY avg: 1.7

1 General Provisions NY avg: 0.2

1 Personal Allowance NY avg: 0.0

1 Personnel NY avg: 0.7

1 Records and Reports NY avg: 2.0

2 Resident Protections NY avg: 0.4

7 Resident Services NY avg: 2.9

3 Retention and Standards NY avg: 0.8

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	6	79	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 Average complaints per year since 2020.	1	13.2	This facility has 92% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 13.2).↓ 92% better

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Total Cases 1

Active Cases 0

Closed 1

Since 2017

Most Recent 2017

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2.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Forest Hills's city center to Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Who is the owner of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills is legally operated by Midway A.L., LLC.

Is Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills in a walkable area?

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?

According to NY state health department records, Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills's license number is 590-S-307.

Are pets allowed at Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?

No, Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills have?

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills has 177 beds.

Has Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills had any violations?

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills has had 29 reported violations since 2020 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

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