Ciel on the Hudson
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.
About this community
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.
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.
• Inspections with violations (25% above)
• Inspection violation rate (25% above) 4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (39% below)
• Violations per inspection (28% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
| 7 | 9 | This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the New York average (7 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
| 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 |
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Inspection violation rate
| 71% | 57% | This facility has 14 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (71% vs. NY avg 57%).↑ 14% worse Rank #246 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 246th 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. |
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Complaint visits
| 2 | 6 | This facility has had 67% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer Rank #145 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 145th 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
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
| 11 | 18 | This facility has 39% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (11 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 39% better Rank #184 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 184th 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. |
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Violations per inspection
| 1.6 | 2.23 | This facility has 28% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.6 vs. NY avg 2.23).↓ 28% better Rank #203 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 203rd 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. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
| 2 | 79 | This facility has 97% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better |
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Complaints per year
| 2 | 79 | This facility has 97% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better |
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
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Ciel on the Hudson
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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.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living | AL IL | Yonkers (Getty Square) | 195
Facility
195
NY AVG
160
Rank
#234 / 736 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
NY AVG
64
Rank
#824 / 1,150 | Westchester Alp Management, LLC | 7 | 29%
Facility
29%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#80 / 323 | 6
Facility
6
NY AVG
6
Rank
#237 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#59 / 323 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#43 / 323 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
| The Bristal at Armonk | AL IL MC | Armonk | 171
Facility
171
NY AVG
160
Rank
#278 / 736 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
NY AVG
64
Rank
#837 / 1,150 | Armonk Senior Care LLC | 3 | 33%
Facility
33%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#91 / 323 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 323 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#31 / 323 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#43 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Sunrise at Fleetwood | AL HC MC RC | Mt Vernon (North Side) | 136
Facility
136
NY AVG
160
Rank
#370 / 736 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NY AVG
64
Rank
#956 / 1,150 | Szr New York Lh, Inc | 3 | 67%
Facility
67%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#227 / 323 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
6
Rank
#117 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#59 / 323 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#101 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Country House in Westchester | AL | Yorktown Heights | 100
Facility
100
NY AVG
160
Rank
#496 / 736 | No |
30
Facility
30
NY AVG
64
Rank
#964 / 1,150 | Country House Operator LLC | 3 | 100%
Facility
100%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#293 / 323 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
6
Rank
#117 / 323 | 25
Facility
25
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#271 / 323 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#317 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Ciel on the Hudson | AL IL MC | Yonkers (Ludlow) | 84
Facility
84
NY AVG
160
Rank
#555 / 736 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
NY AVG
64
Rank
#717 / 1,150 | D&R Yonkers LLC | 7 | 71%
Facility
71%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#246 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#145 / 323 | 11
Facility
11
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#184 / 323 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#203 / 323 | 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.
Has Ciel on the Hudson had any violations?
Ciel on the Hudson has had 11 reported violations since 2025 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
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.
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