The W Assisted Living at Riverdale
Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Bronx, NY
The W Assisted Living at Riverdale
Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Bronx, NY
The W Assisted Living at Riverdale provides one of the high quality personalized care and memory care in the Bronx. The community offers different levels of care, and are taken care of by their own licensed nurse ready to accommodate any needs of each resident. Because they mainly focus on dementia/memory care, the community is filled with caregivers and have on-site clinicians to help with residents who have Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
The community also provides amenities and programs to help residents with activities for residents to enhance their mental and physical capacities. The W Assisted Living encourages individuality among residents and honors each resident’s capability while altogether forging meaningful relationships with staff and residents.
256-bed community Rank #99 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th 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: 75 / 100 Rank #527 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 527th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Rated #1 in NYS for Quality of Care by the AHCA & NCAL
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyBronx
AccreditationsNCAL, AHCA
The W Assisted Living at Riverdale is legally operated by Elener Associates, LLC.
Safety Features24-hour support staff, round-the-clock security.
Home Care
Pets not allowed
Admission CriteriaAdults 55 years and older, may be younger in specific situations.
Minimum Age55+
HousekeepingYes
Fitness Center
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Wellness Program
Specific Programsindividualized recreation programs
Starting Price$1,705 per month
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 2026 · 1 year of data
These figures come from state-published inspection data.
0 enforcement actions
41 violations
19 complaints
22 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.
2 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #390 / 616 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 390th out of 616 homes we track in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 616 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 2 points below 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 2026 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (183% above)
• Violations per inspection (19% above)
• Inspections with violations (200% above)
• Inspection violation rate (25% above) 2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total complaints (76% below)
• Complaints per year (76% below)
• Total violations (183% above)
• Violations per inspection (19% above)
• Inspections with violations (200% above)
• Inspection violation rate (25% above) 2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total complaints (76% below)
• Complaints per year (76% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 22 | 9 | This facility has had 144% more total inspections than the New York average (22 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 144% more |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 12 | 4 | This facility has 200% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (12 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 200% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 55% | 44% | This facility has 11 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (55% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 11% worse Rank #191 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 191st out of 316 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 316 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.
| 19 | 6 | This facility has had 217% more complaint visits than the New York average (19 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 217% more Rank #306 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 306th out of 316 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 316 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.
| 41 | 14.5 | This facility has 183% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (41 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 183% worse Rank #303 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 303rd out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 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.
| 1.9 | 1.6 | This facility has 19% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.9 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 19% worse Rank #223 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 223rd out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 316 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 41 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 41 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.
5
Admission Standards
NY avg: 0.5
4
Disaster and Emergency
NY avg: 0.5
8
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
1
Food and Service
NY avg: 1.1
1
General Requirements
NY avg: 0.1
1
Personnel
NY avg: 0.7
4
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
2
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
7
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
2
Residents Funds & Valuables
NY avg: 0.1
5
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
1
Transitional AH
NY avg: 0.0
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.
| 19 | 79 | This facility has 76% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (19 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 76% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2026.
| 19 | 79 | This facility has 76% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (19 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 76% better |
Lawsuit overview for The W Assisted Living at Riverdale
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.
2
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
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.
2023
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2023
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2024
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2024
Next Court Date
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 14, 2026
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 14, 2026Places of interest near The W Assisted Living at Riverdale
4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bronx's city center to The W Assisted Living at Riverdale's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.74 miles to nearest hospital (Englewood Hospital)
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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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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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| Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | AL HOS NH PC SNF | The Bronx (East Bronx) | 314
Facility
314
NY AVG
160
Rank
#55 / 736 | No |
87
Facility
87
NY AVG
64
Rank
#344 / 1,150 | Morningside Acquisition III, LLC | - | 1 | 100%
Facility
100%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#285 / 316 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 316 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#148 / 316 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#307 / 316 | - | - |
| The W Assisted Living at Riverdale | AL NH | Bronx (North Riverdale) | 256
Facility
256
NY AVG
160
Rank
#99 / 736 | No |
75
Facility
75
NY AVG
64
Rank
#527 / 1,150 | Elener Associates, LLC | 81
Facility
81
NY AVG
83
Rank
#390 / 616 | 22 | 55%
Facility
55%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#191 / 316 | 19
Facility
19
NY AVG
6
Rank
#306 / 316 | 41
Facility
41
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#303 / 316 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#223 / 316 | - | - |
| Atria Riverdale | AL IL MC | The Bronx (Riverdale) | 204
Facility
204
NY AVG
160
Rank
#157 / 736 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
NY AVG
64
Rank
#131 / 1,150 | Atr New York Lh, Inc | 97
Facility
97
NY AVG
83
Rank
#50 / 616 | 6 | 50%
Facility
50%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#158 / 316 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#138 / 316 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#89 / 316 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#77 / 316 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| St. Vincent De Paul Nursing Home | AL MC NH RC SNF | Bronx (Woodstock) | 120
Facility
120
NY AVG
160
Rank
#405 / 736 | No |
93
Facility
93
NY AVG
64
Rank
#191 / 1,150 | St. Vincent De Paul Residence | 100
Facility
100
NY AVG
83
Rank
#1 / 616 | 4 | 25%
Facility
25%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#56 / 316 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#138 / 316 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#31 / 316 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#44 / 316 | - | - |
| New Fordham Arms Assisted Living | AL NH | Bronx (Allerton) | 35
Facility
35
NY AVG
160
Rank
#714 / 736 | No |
94
Facility
94
NY AVG
64
Rank
#158 / 1,150 | Bridgewood LLC | 97
Facility
97
NY AVG
83
Rank
#50 / 616 | 3 | 67%
Facility
67%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#221 / 316 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
6
Rank
#109 / 316 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#62 / 316 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#107 / 316 | Studio / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The W Assisted Living at Riverdale
What neighborhood is The W Assisted Living at Riverdale in?
The W Assisted Living at Riverdale is in the North Riverdale neighborhood of Bronx.
Who is the owner of The W Assisted Living at Riverdale?
The W Assisted Living at Riverdale is legally operated by Elener Associates, LLC.
Is The W Assisted Living at Riverdale in a walkable area?
The W Assisted Living at Riverdale has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are pets allowed at The W Assisted Living at Riverdale?
No, The W Assisted Living at Riverdale has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The W Assisted Living at Riverdale have?
The W Assisted Living at Riverdale has 256 beds.
Has The W Assisted Living at Riverdale had any violations?
The W Assisted Living at Riverdale has had 41 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of The W Assisted Living at Riverdale?
Yes — there are 51 photos of The W Assisted Living at Riverdale in the photo gallery on this page.
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