Central Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Home Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Queens, NY
Central Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Home Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Queens, NY
Central Assisted Living in Queens, NY, is an assisted living community that offers personal care, on-site therapy, and respite care. Operating for over 40 years, the community is dedicated to helping older adults maintain their independence. Healthy meals, housekeeping, linen services, medication assistance, and wellness checks are among the services provided to enrich residents’ living experience. Along with customized care plans, physician visits and a nursing team are also available to meet residents’ needs.
Live entertainment, community volunteering, and religious services are also conducted to ensure residents’ holistic well-being. Private and shared rooms, kitchenettes, and private baths are among the amenities available, providing residents with options to match their preferences. Its location in Queens is also near local amenities, hospitals, and public transportation, making it easier to access necessities and leisure. With its established history of caring and dedicated services, this assisted living community is a good option for senior living in New York.
186-bed community Rank #255 / 739Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 255th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 90 / 100 Rank #260 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 260th 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyQueens
Central Assisted Living is legally operated by Central Assisted Living, LLC.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Pets not allowed
Cable Tv
Private & Shared Residences
Spacious Open Floor Plans
Beautiful Kitchenettes
Balanced Meals
Private Phones With 24-Hour Switchboard
Ample Closet Space
Activities
Specific ProgramsPersonal Care Services, Onsite Therapy, Onsite Medical Clinic, Onsite Home Care, Wellness Checks, Housekeeping and Linen Services, Assistance with medications, Assistance with Activities of Daily Living, Counseling Center
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 2025 · 1 year of data
0 enforcement actions
31 violations
13 complaints
16 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.
At the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #369 / 608 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 369th 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: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. At 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 2025 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (114% above)
• Violations per inspection (19% above)
• Inspections with violations (50% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Inspection violation rate (14% below)
• Total complaints (84% below)
• Complaints per year (84% below)
• Total violations (114% above)
• Violations per inspection (19% above)
• Inspections with violations (50% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Inspection violation rate (14% below)
• Total complaints (84% below)
• Complaints per year (84% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 16 | 9 | This facility has had 78% more total inspections than the New York average (16 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 78% more |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
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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 #153 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd 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.
| 13 | 6 | This facility has had 117% more complaint visits than the New York average (13 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 117% more Rank #284 / 319 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 284th 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.
| 31 | 14.5 | This facility has 114% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (31 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 114% worse Rank #252 / 319 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 252nd 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.
| 1.9 | 1.6 | This facility has 19% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.9 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 19% worse Rank #196 / 319 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 196th 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 31 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 31 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.
3
Admission Standards
NY avg: 0.5
1
Disaster and Emergency
NY avg: 0.5
4
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
6
Food and Service
NY avg: 1.1
1
Personal Allowance
NY avg: 0.0
1
Personnel
NY avg: 0.7
3
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
4
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
2
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
4
Residents Funds & Valuables
NY avg: 0.1
2
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
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.
| 13 | 79 | This facility has 84% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (13 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 84% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2025.
| 13 | 79 | This facility has 84% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (13 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 84% better |
Lawsuit overview for Central Assisted Living
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.
2017
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2017
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2017
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2017
Next Court Date
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
Apr 24, 2026
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
Apr 24, 2026Places of interest near Central Assisted Living
1509 Central Ave, Queens, NY 11691 — 9.11 miles to nearest hospital (One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Central Assisted Living in?
Central Assisted Living is in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens.
Is Central Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Central Assisted Living has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Are pets allowed at Central Assisted Living?
No, Central Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Central Assisted Living have?
Central Assisted Living has 186 beds.
Has Central Assisted Living had any violations?
Central Assisted Living has had 31 reported violations since 2025 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of Central Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Central Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Central Assisted Living?
Central Assisted Living is located at 1509 Central Ave, Queens, NY 11691.
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