Somerset Gardens
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Plainview, NY
Somerset Gardens
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Plainview, NY
Somerset Gardens is a luxury senior living community, located in Plainview, NY, that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short Stays. Residents enjoy their independence in beautifully-designed accommodations with plenty of natural light and privacy. Live worry-free and independently knowing that help is available when you need it, with an expert clinical team, emergency response system, and full-time Registered Nurse (RN) available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fostering a vibrant environment that encourages a fulfilling living experience, the community conducts an array of engaging daily activities and health & wellness programs. On-site physical, occupational & speech therapy, and specialized 24-hour care for those with Memory Care needs are provided to make sure residents’ diverse needs are met. The community also features a broad range of amenities, such as a salon, resident computers, WiFi access, airy sunroom, community gardens, and beautifully-maintained courtyard, providing residents with plenty of spaces for exploration.
160-bed community Rank #293 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 293rd out of 736 homes we track 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.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.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: 40 / 100 Rank #877 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 877th out of 1,150 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyNassau
Somerset Gardens is legally operated by Somerset Gardens Senior Care, 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.
Enforcement Actions
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.
2
enforcement actions
This facility has 2 enforcement actions. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.
- July 27, 2022 #ACF-22-041
- October 29, 2021 #ACF-21-096
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspections with violations (50% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (24% below)
• Violations per inspection (47% below)
• Inspection violation rate (18% below)
• Total complaints (92% below)
• Complaints per year (92% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (24% below)
• Violations per inspection (47% below)
• Inspection violation rate (18% below)
• Total complaints (92% below)
• Complaints per year (92% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 12 | 9 | This facility has had 33% more total inspections than the New York average (12 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% 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.
| 50% | 61% | This facility has 11 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (50% vs. NY avg 61%).↓ 11% better Rank #164 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 164th 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
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 6 | This facility has complaint visits in line with the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 6).— At avg Rank #237 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 237th 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
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 16 | 21 | This facility has 24% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (16 vs. NY avg 21).↓ 24% better Rank #220 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 220th 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
Average violations per inspection.
| 1.3 | 2.44 | This facility has 47% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.3 vs. NY avg 2.44).↓ 47% better Rank #167 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th 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
Per-category split of the 16 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 16 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
3
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
1
General Provisions
NY avg: 0.2
5
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
2
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
3
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
1
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.
| 6 | 79 | This facility has 92% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 92% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2026.
| 6 | 79 | This facility has 92% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 92% better |
Lawsuit overview for Somerset Gardens
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.
6
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
6
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.
6
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
6
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2012
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2012
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 Bed
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1.7 miles from city center
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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.
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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| Somerset Gardens | AL IL MC | Plainview | 160
Facility
160
NY AVG
160
Rank
#293 / 736 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
NY AVG
64
Rank
#877 / 1,150 | Somerset Gardens Senior Care, LLC | 12 | 50%
Facility
50%
NY AVG
60.9%
Rank
#164 / 323 | 6
Facility
6
NY AVG
6
Rank
#237 / 323 | 16
Facility
16
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#220 / 323 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
NY AVG
2.4
Rank
#167 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Atria Plainview | AL IL | Plainview | 99
Facility
99
NY AVG
160
Rank
#507 / 736 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
NY AVG
64
Rank
#492 / 1,150 | Atr New York Lh, Inc | 5 | 80%
Facility
80%
NY AVG
60.9%
Rank
#274 / 323 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
6
Rank
#117 / 323 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#116 / 323 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NY AVG
2.4
Rank
#136 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Plainview | AL HC MC | Plainview | 65
Facility
65
NY AVG
160
Rank
#627 / 736 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
NY AVG
64
Rank
#561 / 1,150 | Gwc - Plainview, Inc | 8 | 63%
Facility
63%
NY AVG
60.9%
Rank
#221 / 323 | 4
Facility
4
NY AVG
6
Rank
#198 / 323 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#116 / 323 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NY AVG
2.4
Rank
#93 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York
Somerset Gardens is located in Plainview, New York State.
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Operated by
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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Gardens
Who is the owner of Somerset Gardens?
Somerset Gardens is legally operated by Somerset Gardens Senior Care, LLC.
Is Somerset Gardens in a walkable area?
Somerset Gardens has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Somerset Gardens?
Yes, Somerset Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Somerset Gardens have?
Somerset Gardens has 160 beds.
Has Somerset Gardens had any violations?
Somerset Gardens has had 16 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of Somerset Gardens?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Somerset Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Somerset Gardens?
Somerset Gardens is located at 150 Sunnyside Blvd, Plainview, NY 11803.
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