The Ambassador of Scarsdale
Assisted Living & Memory Care · White Plains, NY
The Ambassador of Scarsdale
Assisted Living & Memory Care · White Plains, NY
Overview of The Ambassador of Scarsdale
Located in the heart of White Plains, New York, The Ambassador of Scarsdale offers exceptional assisted living. With a wealth of experience, their dedicated and compassionate team provides unparalleled care. Just a short half-hour train ride from Manhattan, this facility exudes upscale charm and empowers residents with a vibrant atmosphere.
The elegant furnishings and thoughtfully designed common areas create a welcoming ambiance, complemented by many engaging activities. Set in a secure garden setting, the facility offers top-notch assisted living and memory care and independent living services. Residents enjoy the convenience of on-site specialty medical services, including neurology, cardiology, pulmonary, and sleep studies. Moreover, the community features a cinema, library, business center, fireplace, and billiard room, ensuring its residents’ rich and fulfilling lifestyle.
144-bed community Rank #352 / 739Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 352nd 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: 35 / 100 Rank #906 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 906th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyWestchester
The Ambassador of Scarsdale is legally operated by KARP Scarsdale, LLC.
Rehabilitation Services
Nursing Services
Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Movie Theater
Art Studio
Activities
Specific ProgramsWellness Services, Exercise Programs, Personal Training, On-Site Medical Suite, On-Site Rehab Services, Kindred Memory Care, Indoor and Outdoor Exercise, Music And Memory
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 2020 · 6 years of data
0 enforcement actions
6 violations
3 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.
11 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #81 / 608 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 81st 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: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 11 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 2020 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (25% above) 4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (59% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (25% below)
• Complaint visits (50% below)
• Violations per inspection (25% above) 4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (59% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (25% below)
• Complaint visits (50% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 9 | This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the New York average (3 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 33% | 44% | This facility has 11 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (33% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 11% better Rank #132 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 132nd 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.
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 50% better Rank #130 / 319 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 130th 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.
| 6 | 14.5 | This facility has 59% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 59% better Rank #196 / 319 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 196th 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 6 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 6 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
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
2
Food and Service
NY avg: 1.1
1
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- March 22, 2024 relicensure inspection found 6 violations involving resident services, food service, environmental, and structural standards.
- October 20, 2023 complaint investigation found no violations or substantiated complaints.
- October 13, 2020 complaint investigation found no violations or substantiated complaints.
Lawsuit overview for The Ambassador of Scarsdale
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.
2020
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2020
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2021
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2021What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near The Ambassador of Scarsdale
3.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from White Plains's city center to The Ambassador of Scarsdale's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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NY AVG
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Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Ambassador of Scarsdale
What neighborhood is The Ambassador of Scarsdale in?
The Ambassador of Scarsdale is in the Scarsdale neighborhood of White Plains.
Who is the owner of The Ambassador of Scarsdale?
The Ambassador of Scarsdale is legally operated by KARP Scarsdale, LLC.
Is The Ambassador of Scarsdale in a walkable area?
The Ambassador of Scarsdale has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at The Ambassador of Scarsdale?
Yes, The Ambassador of Scarsdale allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Ambassador of Scarsdale have?
The Ambassador of Scarsdale has 144 beds.
Are there photos of The Ambassador of Scarsdale?
Yes — there are 16 photos of The Ambassador of Scarsdale in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Ambassador of Scarsdale?
The Ambassador of Scarsdale is located at 9 Saxon Woods Rd, White Plains, NY 10605.
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