The Chelsea at Brookhaven
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Yaphank, NY
The Chelsea at Brookhaven
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Yaphank, NY
Set in the quiet community of Yaphank, NY, The Chelsea at Brookhaven is a peaceful senior living community that provides well-designed accommodations for Independent Living , Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short Stays. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, including studios and one-bedroom apartments. With a 24/7 expert clinical team and emergency response system, residents can rest assured, knowing that their needs will be met immediately.
The community ensures residents maintain their holistic well-being with a variety of services like on-site physical, occupational and speech therapy, preventative health screenings and education, and pharmacy services. A vibrant calendar of activities, planned outings, and live entertainment helps residents live a vibrant and entertaining life. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are handled to provide residents with more time to explore the community’s delightful amenities.
81-bed community Rank #575 / 742Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 575th out of 742 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: 5 / 100 Rank #1117 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1117th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountySuffolk
The Chelsea at Brookhaven is legally operated by Brookhaven Senior Living, 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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
1 enforcement action
21 violations
9 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.
14 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #510 / 591 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 510th out of 591 homes in New York for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 591 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: 69 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
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.
Since 2022
1
enforcement action
This facility has 1 enforcement action. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.
- December 5, 2022 #ACF-22-060
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 2022 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (45% above)
• Violations per year (47% above)
• Violations per inspection (44% above)
• Inspections with violations (75% above)
• Inspection violation rate (77% above) 1 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Complaint visits (50% below)
• Total violations (45% above)
• Violations per year (47% above)
• Violations per inspection (44% above)
• Inspections with violations (75% above)
• Inspection violation rate (77% above) 1 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Complaint visits (50% below)
Latest Inspection
July 3, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 9 | 9 | This facility has total inspections in line with the New York average (9 vs. NY avg 9).— At avg |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 78% | 44% | This facility has 34 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (78% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 34% worse Rank #265 / 321 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 265th out of 321 homes in New York for % of Inspections With Violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 321 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 / 321 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 130th out of 321 homes in New York for Complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 321 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.
| 21 | 14.5 | This facility has 45% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (21 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 45% worse Rank #275 / 321 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 275th out of 321 homes in New York for Violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 321 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 year
Average violations per year since 2022.
| 5.3 | 3.6 | This facility has 47% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (5.3 vs. NY avg 3.6).↑ 47% worse |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 2.3 | 1.6 | This facility has 44% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2.3 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 44% worse Rank #289 / 321 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 289th out of 321 homes in New York for Violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 321 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 21 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 21 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
5
Food and Service
NY avg: 1.1
7
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
1
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
3
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
4
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 9, 2024 complaint investigation found 11 deficiencies across resident services, food service, disaster procedures, admission standards, protections, and records.
- Multiple inspections from April 2022 through October 2024 repeatedly cited records and reports violations, showing a persistent compliance problem in documentation.
- July 3, 2025 complaint investigation closed with no violations and no substantiated complaints.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 Bed
1
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The Chelsea at Brookhaven is located in Yaphank, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Chelsea at Brookhaven
Who is the owner of The Chelsea at Brookhaven?
The Chelsea at Brookhaven is legally operated by Brookhaven Senior Living, LLC.
Is The Chelsea at Brookhaven in a walkable area?
The Chelsea at Brookhaven has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at The Chelsea at Brookhaven?
Yes, The Chelsea at Brookhaven allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Chelsea at Brookhaven have?
The Chelsea at Brookhaven has 81 beds.
Are there photos of The Chelsea at Brookhaven?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Chelsea at Brookhaven in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Chelsea at Brookhaven?
The Chelsea at Brookhaven is located at 1 Meadows Ln, Yaphank, NY 11980.
What is the phone number of The Chelsea at Brookhaven?
(631) 816-2339 will put you in contact with the team at The Chelsea at Brookhaven.
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