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The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center
The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center offers assisted living in Wappingers Falls, New York. Residents can receive help with bathing, dressing, medication and other daily tasks while keeping as much independence as possible in their own routines. The community has 76 beds, and its semi-private rooms may be a good fit for someone comfortable sharing their living space with a roommate.
Grooming can be handled on site at the beauty salon and barber shop. Outdoor seating gives residents a place to spend time outside, while creative workshops, music events, crafts, games and recreational, social and cultural programs offer varied ways to join group activities.
Community insights.
About this community
The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center is legally operated by Azzy Reckess Paula Reckess.
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.
• Inspection violation rate (36% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (83% below)
• Violations per inspection (65% below)
• Inspections with violations (25% below)
Inspections
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This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
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4 | 9.0 | This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
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3 | 4.0 | This facility has 25% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Inspection violation rate
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75% | 55% | This facility has 20 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (75% vs. NY avg 55%).↑ 20% worse |
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Complaint visits
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3 | 6.0 | This facility has had 50% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (3 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer |
Violations
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This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
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3 | 18.0 | This facility has 83% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 83% better |
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Violations per inspection
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0.8 | 2.3 | This facility has 65% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.8 vs. NY avg 2.3).↓ 65% better |
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2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wappingers Falls's city center to The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around New York State
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.
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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
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Brooklyn (Cypress Hills) |
210
Facility
210
NY AVG
121
Rank
#16 / 309
| No |
90
Facility
90
NY AVG
54
Rank
#41 / 330
| Brooklyn Adult Care Center, LLC | 14 |
21%
Facility
21%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#67 / 301
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13
Facility
13
NY AVG
6
Rank
#251 / 301
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3
Facility
3
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#82 / 301
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0.2
Facility
0.2
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#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
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3
Facility
3
NY AVG
6
Rank
#101 / 301
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2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#58 / 301
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0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#57 / 301
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| 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%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#1 / 301
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2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#75 / 301
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0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 301
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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%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#1 / 301
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2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#75 / 301
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0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 301
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0.0
Facility
0.0
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 301
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- |
| The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center |
AL
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Wappingers Falls | 76 | No | - | Azzy Reckess Paula Reckess | 4 | 75% | 3 | 3 | 0.8 | - | - |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York
The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center is located in Wappingers Falls, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center
Who is the owner of The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center?
The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center is legally operated by Azzy Reckess Paula Reckess.
Are pets allowed at The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center?
No, The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center?
The team at The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center can be reached at info@avalonalp.com.
How many beds does The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center have?
The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center has 76 beds.
Has The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center had any violations?
The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center has had 3 reported violations according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center?
Yes — there are 7 photos of The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center provide?
The Avalon Assisted Living and Wellness Center offers Assisted Living.
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