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Best Assisted Living in Garden City, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 assisted living communities in Garden City, NY using NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NY
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Avg Walk Score: 61/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Garden City, NY. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 181The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Garden City, NY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.

The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City
AL
IL
MC
Garden City (Village Of Garden City)
170
Facility 170
NY AVG 160
Rank #282 / 739
Yes
65
Facility 65
NY AVG 63
Rank #649 / 1169
Eb Care At Garden City, LLC
92
Facility 92
NY AVG 83
Rank #120 / 591
7
28.6%
Facility 28.6%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #127 / 321
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #210 / 321
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #202 / 321
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Sunrise of Huntington
AL
MC
Huntington Station
130
Facility 130
NY AVG 160
Rank #386 / 739
Yes
73
Facility 73
NY AVG 63
Rank #561 / 1169
Gwc-West Hills, Inc
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 83
Rank #165 / 591
5
60%
Facility 60%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #223 / 321
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #228 / 321
2.0
Facility 2.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #270 / 321
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Arbors Assisted Living
AL
Jericho (Jericho Turnpike)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #166 / 739
Yes
51
Facility 51
NY AVG 63
Rank #772 / 1169
Arcadia Management, Inc
82
Facility 82
NY AVG 83
Rank #316 / 591
12
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #133 / 321
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #247 / 321
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #202 / 321
-A+
Amber Court of Westbury
AL
MC
Westbury (Brush Hollow Road)
225
Facility 225
NY AVG 160
Rank #141 / 739
Yes
54
Facility 54
NY AVG 63
Rank #752 / 1169
Amber Court Of Westbury, LLC
76
Facility 76
NY AVG 83
Rank #417 / 591
16
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #190 / 321
21
Facility 21
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #275 / 321
1.3
Facility 1.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #232 / 321
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
Overview of The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City

Located on Axinn Avenue in Garden City, The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City serves seniors in Nassau County. The community belongs to the Bristal group, which manages senior living communities across Long Island, Westchester, Manhattan, and New Jersey. EB Care at Garden City, LLC operates the community.

The high-rise building offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in one place. With these care options, residents can receive different support levels without moving to another building. The 17-bed community has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. These floor plans give residents choices based on space needs and personal comfort.

This location has a Walk Score of 65 out of 100. This means the area is somewhat walkable. Families can walk to run errands, but other trips may require transportation. Families can also access nearby services. A hospital is about 5 miles away, and central Garden City is just under 3 miles from the building.

Residents can use transportation services for appointments, outings, and other planned trips. Fitness and recreation programs are also part of daily life. Pets are welcome, which may help in settling during the move.

Recent state inspection activity has mainly focused on records and operating steps. These include food service recordkeeping and service standards for residents. The findings are not direct concerns with daily resident care. The facility record does not list enforcement actions.

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Overview of Sunrise of Huntington

Offering assisted living and memory care, Sunrise of Huntington is one of the best senior living facilities in South Huntington. Recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. Life in the Sunrise community offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.

Sunrise of Huntington’s accommodations include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized programs.

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Overview of The Arbors Assisted Living

The Arbors Assisted Living is an excellent choice for those seeking residential assisted living in Jericho, only 6 miles away from Garden City. Their dedicated team of professionals provides support, especially recognizing that each resident has unique wants and needs. With individualized service plans and on-site doctor visits, the facility ensures that the residents are well taken care of.

At The Arbors Assisted Living offers a vibrant lifestyle, residents can engage in a variety of recreational and social activities that improve physical well-being, stimulate the mind, and allow for socialization. The diverse events in the facility can assure that everyone will have a good time while fostering growth and independence. With comfortable surroundings, the residents will feel right at home.

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Overview of Amber Court of Westbury

Amber Court of Westbury occupies a moderately walkable stretch of Brush Hollow Road in Westbury, Nassau County, with a Walk Score of 52. That’s enough for some errands on foot, though a car still handles most of them. The 64-bed community, operated by Amber Court of Westbury II, LLC, carries both assisted living and memory care on its license.

The clinical picture is more developed than many similarly sized communities. A physician is on site five days a week, licensed nurses manage care coordination around the clock, and the service list spans rehabilitation, respite care, and medication supervision alongside the standard assisted living and memory care offerings. The Assisted Living Program designation under New York State licensing means the facility is equipped to support residents with medical needs that go beyond basic assisted living. For families looking at both near-term and longer-term care needs, that clinical depth matters.

The amenity list is also unusually full for 64 beds. Indoor and outdoor patio spaces, a fitness center, library lounge, cinema and game room, and multiple socializing areas give the building a residential feel that runs deeper than functional. Restaurant-style meals are served with specialized diet options available.

Activities include live entertainment, outings, gardening clubs, cooking classes, Pokeno, and religious services. So there’s a calendar with enough variety that it’s unlikely to feel repetitive week to week.

State inspections fall under the New York Department of Health’s Office of Aging and Long Term Care, with regulatory attention focused on care planning and documentation and dietary and food service.

For families in the Westbury and Nassau County area, Amber Court of Westbury combines memory care capacity, on-site physician access, and a genuinely detailed amenity program in a community small enough to keep staffing ratios tight.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Garden City, NY

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New York?

Assisted living in New York supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New York?

Assisted living in New York is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New York Medicaid cover assisted living?

New York Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New York) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 4 assisted living facilities in Garden City, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Garden City, NY?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Garden City, NY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Garden City, NY?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.