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 Scarsdale neighborhood of White Plains, New York, The Ambassador of Scarsdale is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community is about a 30-minute train ride from Manhattan and approximately 10 miles from Phelps Hospital. It is operated by KARP Scarsdale, LLC. The three-story building has 144 beds, which is a larger community with extensive common areas and organized activities.

Residents have access to on-site specialty medical services, including neurology, cardiology, pulmonary care, and sleep studies. This can reduce the need for appointments outside the community. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents can stay here if their care needs change over time. Transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, and a pet-friendly policy are also part of daily life.

Shared amenities include a cinema, a library, a business center, a fireplace lounge, and a billiard room, giving residents a variety of places to relax or socialize. The community is surrounded by secured garden areas, which can provide peace of mind for residents who enjoy spending time outdoors or wandering. Residents live in private rooms.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 35 out of 100, so most errands and outings require a short drive. Families visiting from New York City can also reach the community by train, which can be convenient for regular visits.

Bed community size
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
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

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyWestchester

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Ambassador of Scarsdale is legally operated by KARP Scarsdale, LLC.

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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 Info 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 Info 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)

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info 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
Inspections with violations Info 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
Inspection violation rate Info 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.
Complaint visits Info 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 Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total violations Info 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.
Violations per inspection Info 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.

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 Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 2
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 0
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 2
Since Info 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 Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2021

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Places of interest near The Ambassador of Scarsdale

Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from White Plains's city center to The Ambassador of Scarsdale's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 10.29 miles to nearest hospital (Phelps Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

The Ambassador of Scarsdale is located in White Plains, New York State.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
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Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

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 6 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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