Samuel F. Vilas Home offers assisted living and memory care in Plattsburgh, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while the resident lives in an apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since moving to a different level of care may not require leaving the home.
The home has 136 beds and is operated by Plattsburgh ALR. Residents can choose a studio, semi-private room or private room, whether they want a single living space or prefer to share. Each unit includes a kitchenette with a sink, cabinets, microwave and mini refrigerator, giving residents room to keep and prepare limited items, as well as a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bench seat.
Meals include restaurant-style dining, home-style scratch cooking, snacks and texture-modified diets, including options for residents who need food with modified textures. Daily activities and exercise provide scheduled ways to participate, while birthday celebrations add a regular social occasion. Respite care is also available for a short stay when a usual caregiver travels or needs time to recover.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
136Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Samuel F. Vilas Home is legally operated by Plattsburgh ALR, Inc.
Sourced directly from the team at Samuel F. Vilas Home.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.
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.
This facility has 1 enforcement action. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.
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
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 17 | 9.0 | This facility has had 89% more total inspections than the New York average (17 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 89% more |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation.
| 5 | 4.0 | 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
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 29% | 55% | This facility has 26 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (29% vs. NY avg 55%).↓ 26% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 15 | 6.0 | This facility has had 150% more complaint visits than the New York average (15 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 150% more |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 30 | 18.0 | This facility has 67% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (30 vs. NY avg 18).↑ 67% worse |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 1.8 | 2.3 | This facility has 22% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.8 vs. NY avg 2.3).↓ 22% better |
0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Plattsburgh's city center to Samuel F. Vilas Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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| Brooklyn Adult Care Center | AL | Brooklyn (Cypress Hills) | 210
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210
NY AVG
121
Rank
#16 / 309 | No |
90
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90
NY AVG
54
Rank
#41 / 330 | Brooklyn Adult Care Center, LLC | 14 | 21%
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21%
NY AVG
55%
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13
NY AVG
6
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3
NY AVG
14.5
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#82 / 301 | 0.2
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0.2
NY AVG
2.3
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#47 / 301 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| Atria Riverdale | AL IL MC | The Bronx (Riverdale) | 204
Facility
204
NY AVG
121
Rank
#18 / 309 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
NY AVG
54
Rank
#21 / 330 | Atr New York Lh, Inc | 6 | 33%
Facility
33%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#101 / 301 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
6
Rank
#101 / 301 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#58 / 301 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#57 / 301 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Samuel F. Vilas Home | AL MC | Plattsburgh | 136 | No | - | Plattsburgh Alr, Inc | 17 | 29% | 15 | 30 | 1.8 | - | - |
| Whisper Woods of Smithtown | AL MC | Smithtown (Town Of Smithtown) | 136
Facility
136
NY AVG
121
Rank
#113 / 309 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
NY AVG
54
Rank
#272 / 330 | Bsl Smithtown Operations, Inc | 4 | 0%
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0%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#1 / 301 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#75 / 301 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 301 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 301 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Sunrise of Holbrook | AL MC | Holbrook (Town Of Islip) | 109
Facility
109
NY AVG
121
Rank
#153 / 309 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
NY AVG
54
Rank
#217 / 330 | Gwc - Holbrook, Inc | 3 | 0%
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0%
NY AVG
55%
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#1 / 301 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#75 / 301 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 301 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 301 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- |
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Samuel F. Vilas Home is located in Plattsburgh, New York State.
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Samuel F. Vilas Home is legally operated by Plattsburgh ALR, Inc.
No, Samuel F. Vilas Home has a no-pet policy.
The team at Samuel F. Vilas Home can be reached at info@vilashome.com.
Samuel F. Vilas Home has 136 beds.
Samuel F. Vilas Home has had 30 reported violations according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Yes — there are 28 photos of Samuel F. Vilas Home in the photo gallery on this page.
Samuel F. Vilas Home offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.
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