Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Yonkers, NY
Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Yonkers, NY
Located in Yonkers, the Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living is an exclusive facility offering a luxury senior community experience. Situated on a serene hilltop in a quiet residential neighborhood, the Center covers over 10 acres of park-like grounds, providing a tranquil retreat just minutes away from the bustling New York City. With beautifully appointed apartments and suites, lavish dining halls, a cozy library, and a range of luxurious amenities like an in-house gym, salon, theater, and social halls, the Center is designed to cater to the needs of seniors seeking both independent living and assistance with daily activities.
At the Westchester Center, residents can enjoy a lifestyle of comfort and convenience. The elegantly decorated corridors lead to various common areas and lounges, each offering its own unique charm. Whether relaxing in the library, staying connected with wireless internet access, or enjoying activities near the warm fireplace, there are plenty of opportunities for leisure and relaxation. The facility also boasts an in-house gym for fitness enthusiasts, a salon for pampering, and even a movie theater for entertainment. With a 24/7 Country Café and spacious grounds for outdoor strolls, the Westchester Center provides a truly luxurious and fulfilling living experience for seniors.
195-bed community Rank #234 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 234th 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: 45 / 100 Rank #824 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 824th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyWestchester
Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living is legally operated by Westchester ALP Management, 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.
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.
Overall vs. NY average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
6 Better
Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (89% below)
• Violations per inspection (87% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (49% below)
• Total complaints (92% below)
• Complaints per year (92% below)
• Total violations (89% below)
• Violations per inspection (87% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (49% below)
• Total complaints (92% below)
• Complaints per year (92% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 7 | 9 | This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the New York average (7 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 29% | 57% | This facility has 28 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (29% vs. NY avg 57%).↓ 28% better Rank #80 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 80th out of 323 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 323 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.
| 6 | 6 | This facility has complaint visits in line with the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 6).— At avg Rank #237 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 237th out of 323 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 323 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.
| 2 | 18 | This facility has 89% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 89% better Rank #59 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 59th out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 323 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.
| 0.3 | 2.23 | This facility has 87% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NY avg 2.23).↓ 87% better Rank #43 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 43rd out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 323 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 2 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 2 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
Food and Service
NY avg: 1.1
1
Residents Funds & Valuables
NY avg: 0.1
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.
| 6 | 79 | This facility has 92% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 92% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2025.
| 6 | 79 | This facility has 92% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 92% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Yonkers's city center to Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.42 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.
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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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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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| Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living | AL IL | Yonkers (Getty Square) | 195
Facility
195
NY AVG
160
Rank
#234 / 736 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
NY AVG
64
Rank
#824 / 1,150 | Westchester Alp Management, LLC | 7 | 29%
Facility
29%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#80 / 323 | 6
Facility
6
NY AVG
6
Rank
#237 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#59 / 323 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#43 / 323 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
| The Bristal at Armonk | AL IL MC | Armonk | 171
Facility
171
NY AVG
160
Rank
#278 / 736 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
NY AVG
64
Rank
#837 / 1,150 | Armonk Senior Care LLC | 3 | 33%
Facility
33%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#91 / 323 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 323 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#31 / 323 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#43 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Sunrise at Fleetwood | AL HC MC RC | Mt Vernon (North Side) | 136
Facility
136
NY AVG
160
Rank
#370 / 736 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NY AVG
64
Rank
#956 / 1,150 | Szr New York Lh, Inc | 3 | 67%
Facility
67%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#227 / 323 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
6
Rank
#117 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#59 / 323 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#101 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Country House in Westchester | AL | Yorktown Heights | 100
Facility
100
NY AVG
160
Rank
#496 / 736 | No |
30
Facility
30
NY AVG
64
Rank
#964 / 1,150 | Country House Operator LLC | 3 | 100%
Facility
100%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#293 / 323 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
6
Rank
#117 / 323 | 25
Facility
25
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#271 / 323 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#317 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Ciel on the Hudson | AL IL MC | Yonkers (Ludlow) | 84
Facility
84
NY AVG
160
Rank
#555 / 736 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
NY AVG
64
Rank
#717 / 1,150 | D&R Yonkers LLC | 7 | 71%
Facility
71%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#246 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#145 / 323 | 11
Facility
11
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#184 / 323 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#203 / 323 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York
Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living is located in Yonkers, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York State.
Frequently Asked Questions about Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living in?
Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living is in the Getty Square neighborhood of Yonkers.
Who is the owner of Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living?
Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living is legally operated by Westchester ALP Management, LLC.
Is Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living?
Yes, Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living have?
Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living has 195 beds.
Has Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living had any violations?
Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living has had 2 reported violations since 2025 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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