Walden Place
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Cortland, NY
Walden Place
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Cortland, NY
Conveniently located in the neighborhood of Cortland, NY, Walden Place is a charming senior living community designed to provide excellent assisted living, memory care, and short term care. The community ensures that residents are well-cared for and comfortable by offering a reliable team of care professionals trained to offer them various services and assistance with their daily living activities. Residents find a comforting and relaxing living space with an array of carefully designed accommodations offered to give them a living environment that matches their preferences and needs.
Various amenities like a beauty and barber shop, complimentary Wi-Fi, a library, and an outdoor patio area are offered, combined with an array of planned activities for a fulfilling and vibrant living experience. Thanks to the community’s ideal location, the residents enjoy easy access to local attractions, shops, restaurants, and quality hospitals for a convenient lifestyle. Here, residents are sure to enjoy the retirement life they deserve.
86-bed community Rank #544 / 737Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 544th out of 737 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: 33 / 100 Rank #939 / 1149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 939th out of 1149 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 TypeAdult Home
CountyCortland
Walden Place is legally operated by SL Walden, 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 2021 · 5 years of data
1 enforcement action
10 violations
15 complaints
20 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.
7 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #461 / 616 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 461st out of 616 homes 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. 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: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. 7 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 2021
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.
- October 15, 2021 #ACF-21-091
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspections with violations (75% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (31% below)
• Violations per inspection (69% below)
• Inspection violation rate (20% below)
• Total complaints (81% below)
• Complaints per year (81% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (31% below)
• Violations per inspection (69% below)
• Inspection violation rate (20% below)
• Total complaints (81% below)
• Complaints per year (81% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 20 | 9 | This facility has had 122% more total inspections than the New York average (20 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 122% more |
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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.
| 35% | 44% | This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (35% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 9% better Rank #115 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 115th out of 316 homes 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. 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.
| 15 | 6 | This facility has had 150% more complaint visits than the New York average (15 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 150% more Rank #296 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 296th out of 316 homes 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. 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.
| 10 | 14.5 | This facility has 31% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (10 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 31% better Rank #179 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 179th out of 316 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 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.
| 0.5 | 1.6 | This facility has 69% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 69% better Rank #77 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 77th out of 316 homes 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. 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 10 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 10 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
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
1
Medication Management
NY avg: 0.4
1
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
1
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
4
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
2
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
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.
| 15 | 79 | This facility has 81% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (15 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 81% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2026.
| 15 | 79 | This facility has 81% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (15 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 81% better |
Lawsuit overview for Walden Place
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.
7
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
7
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
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
4
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
4
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2011
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2011
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2025
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2025What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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4.0 miles from city center
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Walden Place is located in Cortland, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Walden Place
What neighborhood is Walden Place in?
Walden Place is in the South Cortland neighborhood of Cortland.
Who is the owner of Walden Place?
Walden Place is legally operated by SL Walden, LLC.
Is Walden Place in a walkable area?
Walden Place has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Walden Place?
No, Walden Place has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Walden Place have?
Walden Place has 86 beds.
Has Walden Place had any violations?
Walden Place has had 10 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of Walden Place?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Walden Place in the photo gallery on this page.
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