Ciel on the Hudson
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Yonkers, NY
Ciel on the Hudson
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Yonkers, NY
Ciel on the Hudson is a residential community that D&R Yonkers LLC operates at 537 Riverdale Ave in Yonkers, New York. The high-rise building holds 84 beds and offers one- and two-bedroom housing options.
The neighborhood scores 58 for walkability, so some errands are walkable, but most trips require transportation. Nearby amenities and services have good accessibility.
The Department of Health’s state inspections have assessed the home’s practices in admission, resident services, environmental management, emergency procedures, and documentation. Deficiencies have been identified in such areas over time, but a 2022 complaint investigation found no violations.
For interested occupants and families, touring Ciel on the Hudson can help answer questions about specific services, activities, and amenities it provides, plus current availability and pricing.
84-bed community Rank #558 / 739Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 558th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #716 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 716th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyWestchester
Ciel on the Hudson is legally operated by D&R Yonkers LLC.
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
0 enforcement actions
10 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.
7 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #156 / 608 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 156th 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: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 7 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 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (25% above)
• Inspection violation rate (82% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Inspections with violations (at NY avg) 2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (31% below)
• Complaint visits (67% below)
• Violations per inspection (25% above)
• Inspection violation rate (82% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Inspections with violations (at NY avg) 2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (31% below)
• Complaint visits (67% 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.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #98 / 319 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 98th 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.
| 10 | 14.5 | This facility has 31% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (10 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 31% better Rank #227 / 319 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 227th 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.
| 2 | 1.6 | This facility has 25% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 25% worse Rank #268 / 319 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 268th 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 10 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 10 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
4
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
3
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
1
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.
- December 19, 2024 inspection found one deficiency in records and reports, continuing a recurring theme from prior years.
- June 27, 2024 renewal survey cited seven deficiencies across admission, resident services, environment, emergency procedures, and records, showing multiple compliance areas needing improvement.
- December 7, 2022 complaint investigation found no violations, indicating at least one fully cleared review in the record.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Yonkers's city center to Ciel on the Hudson's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.48 miles to nearest hospital (Englewood 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.
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| Ciel on the Hudson | AL IL MC | Yonkers (Ludlow) | 84
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6
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10
NY AVG
14.5
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#227 / 319 | 2.0
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2.0
NY AVG
1.6
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#268 / 319 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ciel on the Hudson
What neighborhood is Ciel on the Hudson in?
Ciel on the Hudson is in the Ludlow neighborhood of Yonkers.
Who is the owner of Ciel on the Hudson?
Ciel on the Hudson is legally operated by D&R Yonkers LLC.
Is Ciel on the Hudson in a walkable area?
Ciel on the Hudson has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at Ciel on the Hudson?
Yes, Ciel on the Hudson allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Ciel on the Hudson have?
Ciel on the Hudson has 84 beds.
Are there photos of Ciel on the Hudson?
Yes — there are 8 photos of Ciel on the Hudson in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Ciel on the Hudson?
Ciel on the Hudson is located at 537 Riverdale Ave, Yonkers, NY 10705.
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