Other senior care options in New York:

Page 18 of Best Assisted Living in New York State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 365 assisted living communities in NY using NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NY
Reviewed by
Last updated
Jul 2026
We analyzed
365 homes
Other senior care options in New York:

Video Tour: Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in New York State.

Watch this Video to see New York State's Top-rated Senior Communities
Avg Monthly Cost: $6,685The average monthly cost across facilities in New York State. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 63/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New York State. 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: 160The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New York State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around New York State

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.

Jewish Home of Rochester
AL
ADC
HC
IL
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Rochester (South Winton Road)
328
Facility 328
NY AVG 160
Rank #44 / 739
Yes
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 63
Rank #1093 / 1169
Jewish Home Of Rochester (Not For Profit)
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #263 / 608
9---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
United Hebrew of New Rochelle
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
New Rochelle
294
Facility 294
NY AVG 160
Rank #72 / 739
No
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 63
Rank #454 / 1169
United Home For Aged Hebrews (Not For Profit)
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 83
Rank #43 / 608
7---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Nottingham
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Jamesville (Nottingham Road)
64
Facility 64
NY AVG 160
Rank #634 / 739
No
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 63
Rank #1154 / 1169
Loretto Adult Community, Inc
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 83
Rank #289 / 608
14
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #186 / 319
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #209 / 319
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #145 / 319
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Peconic Landing at Southold
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Greenport
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 160
Rank #641 / 739
No
74
Facility 74
NY AVG 63
Rank #540 / 1169
Peconic Landing At Southold, Inc (Not For Profit)
92
Facility 92
NY AVG 83
Rank #117 / 608
7----
Kendal On Hudson
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Sleepy Hollow (Sleepy Hollow Manor)
26
Facility 26
NY AVG 160
Rank #729 / 739
Yes
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 63
Rank #1154 / 1169
Kendal On Hudson
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 83
Rank #94 / 608
4
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 319
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 319
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 319
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Wartburg Home
AL
ADC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Mount Vernon (North Side)
210
Facility 210
NY AVG 160
Rank #152 / 739
Yes
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 63
Rank #954 / 1169
The Wartburg Home Of The Evangelical Lutheran Church (Not For Profit)
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 83
Rank #211 / 608
9----
Greenfield Health & Rehab Center
AL
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Broadway Lancaster
160
Facility 160
NY AVG 160
Rank #295 / 739
No
77
Facility 77
NY AVG 63
Rank #500 / 1169
Niagara Lutheran Development, Inc (Not For Profit)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 83
Rank #554 / 608
13----
Belair Care Center Inc
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
No Bellmore (Jerusalem Avenue)
102
Facility 102
NY AVG 160
Rank #495 / 739
No
92
Facility 92
NY AVG 63
Rank #221 / 1169
Belair Care Center, Inc (For Profit)
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 83
Rank #156 / 608
5----
Jefferson’s Ferry
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
So Setauket
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 160
Rank #641 / 739
Yes
21
Facility 21
NY AVG 63
Rank #1020 / 1169
Active Retirement Community Inc (Not For Profit)
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 83
Rank #211 / 608
6----
RiverSpring Residences
AL
NH
HC
HOS
IL
MC
PC
SNF
New York
69
Facility 69
NY AVG 160
Rank #615 / 739
Yes
56
Facility 56
NY AVG 63
Rank #735 / 1169
--2
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 319
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 319
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 319
-
Fox Run at Orchard Park
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Orchard Park
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 160
Rank #641 / 739
No
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 63
Rank #1062 / 1169
Orchard Park Ccrc, Inc. (Not For Profit)
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 83
Rank #156 / 608
4----
The Baptist Home at Brookmeade
AL
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Rhinebeck (Rhinebeck Village)
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 160
Rank #408 / 739
No
68
Facility 68
NY AVG 63
Rank #625 / 1169
Baptist Home Of Brooklyn Ny Inc (Not For Profit)
97
Facility 97
NY AVG 83
Rank #30 / 608
3----
Good Shepherd Village at Endwell
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Endwell (Town Of Union)
32
Facility 32
NY AVG 160
Rank #721 / 739
No
46
Facility 46
NY AVG 63
Rank #811 / 1169
Good Shepherd Village At Endwell, Inc. (Not For Profit)
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 83
Rank #211 / 608
5----
Atria Riverdale
AL
IL
MC
The Bronx (Riverdale)
204
Facility 204
NY AVG 160
Rank #159 / 739
Yes
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 63
Rank #131 / 1169
Atr New York Lh, Inc
97
Facility 97
NY AVG 83
Rank #43 / 608
6
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #189 / 319
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #156 / 319
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #145 / 319
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
McHarrie Pointe
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Baldwinsville (Town Of Lysander)
47
Facility 47
NY AVG 160
Rank #685 / 739
No
79
Facility 79
NY AVG 63
Rank #472 / 1169
-1003
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 319
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 319
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 319
-
Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes
Overview of 80th Street Residence

80th Street Residence sits at 430 E 80th St on the Upper East Side, a 70-bed community offering both assisted living and memory care, starting at $18,000 a month. The neighborhood scores a 98 on the Walk Score scale, which in practical terms means pharmacies, coffee, and most daily errands are a short walk out the front door. For families visiting regularly, that kind of access adds up.

Care here runs on two tracks. Assisted living residents have licensed nurses and CNAs available around the clock. Memory care is its own distinct program, not just a wing with a different name, and the activity side reflects that: sessions are built around individual needs and small group formats rather than a single calendar that applies to everyone.

On the amenity front, the community has a salon, dining room, library, and outdoor spaces, with housekeeping and transportation folded into the service model.

State inspections have tended to focus on administrative areas like medication tracking and care planning documentation, rather than concerns about hands-on daily care.

Seventy beds, a dedicated memory care program, round-the-clock clinical staffing, and a starting price of $18,000 a month describe a small, premium urban community. It’s built for families who want consistent clinical oversight and aren’t willing to trade away the convenience of a walkable Manhattan address to get it.

Contact 80th Street Residence

Overview of Riverspring Assisted Living

Operated by The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale, Riverspring Assisted Living is located at 5901 Palisade Ave in the North Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx. The community is licensed in New York as an Adult Home providing assisted living services. It also offers memory care stays and long-term rehabilitation stays alongside its standard assisted living services.

The 35-bed community is on a 32-acre campus, giving residents space to enjoy both indoor and outdoor areas. Daily support includes an in-house nursing staff, medication management, 24-hour security, emergency call assistance, housekeeping, and access to additional on-site medical services. Residents can bring their pets during their stay.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 49, making it somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, while most trips require a car or other transportation. State health inspectors have reviewed the community’s records over time. Recordkeeping has been the main area of focus rather than direct resident care.

Families touring Riverspring Assisted Living may want to ask how these administrative processes are managed each day. Pomeranz serves as the organization’s President and CEO.

Contact Riverspring Assisted Living

Overview of Central Assisted Living

Central Assisted Living in Queens, NY, is an assisted living community that offers personal care, on-site therapy, and respite care. Operating for over 40 years, the community is dedicated to helping older adults maintain their independence. Healthy meals, housekeeping, linen services, medication assistance, and wellness checks are among the services provided to enrich residents’ living experience. Along with customized care plans, physician visits and a nursing team are also available to meet residents’ needs.

Live entertainment, community volunteering, and religious services are also conducted to ensure residents’ holistic well-being. Private and shared rooms, kitchenettes, and private baths are among the amenities available, providing residents with options to match their preferences. Its location in Queens is also near local amenities, hospitals, and public transportation, making it easier to access necessities and leisure. With its established history of caring and dedicated services, this assisted living community is a good option for senior living in New York.

Contact Central Assisted Living

Overview of Castle Senior Living

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Horace Harding Expy, Corona, NY, is the distinguished senior living community of Castle Senior Living, which provides assisted living. The community works closely with seniors to understand their needs and aspirations better and devise a care plan tailored to them. Keep worries at bay with a dedicated and well-trained team helping you throughout the day.

Discover new interests and relive hobbies with a wide array of enjoyable activities and stimulating programs. Delight with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Castle Senior Living is a haven for seniors to spend their golden years doing the things they love.

Contact Castle Senior Living

Overview of Brookdale Ithaca

Nestled in Ithaca, New York, Brookdale Ithaca offers personalized assisted living and memory care services to help seniors embrace freedom and independence. The community provides enhanced assisted living, with support for daily tasks like housekeeping, laundry, transportation, mobility, bathing, and dressing. Care associates also coordinate with outside healthcare providers. For memory care residents, Brookdale Ithaca offers a secure space with gentle guidance, visual reminders, and a daily path of engaging activities to help those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia thrive. With 24/7 staff availability, residents can enjoy a life filled with fewer worries and more enthusiasm.

The community encourages residents to pursue their interests, whether it’s playing bingo, joining a book club, or participating in devotional services and movie nights. Brookdale Ithaca’s dining program features weekly menus with delicious and nutritious choices, created with resident feedback and favorite recipes. The community’s location in Ithaca provides easy access to healthcare facilities, shopping, and dining options.

Contact Brookdale Ithaca

Overview of Promenade at University Place

Promenade at University Place boasts an elegant and welcoming atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. The retirement home specializes in independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The cozy, homey place creates an environment of compassion and love for each senior; they can feel the beauty and timelessness of the climate– inspiring seniors to live purposefully. 

Promenade at University Place aims to enhance its seniors’ lifestyle with premium amenities and unmatched services. They had thought of every big and little detail of the community: five-star dining experience, housekeeping services, cozy apartments, stimulating activities, specialized programs, and engaging gatherings.

Contact Promenade at University Place

Overview of The Pavilion Assisted Living at Pine Valley

Set in the inviting town of Spring Valley, NY, The Pavilion Assisted Living at Pine Valley is a promising senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living services, long-term care, nursing care, hospice care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select from convenient and well-appointed accommodations tailored to the needs and preferences of their residents. This community offers round-the-clock care and support catering to its residents’ immediate needs and interests.

Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy premier dining daily along with tasty and healthy meals based on dietary needs, on-site salon and barber services, and transportation services. Meet new friends by visiting its beautifully appointed common spaces such as the outdoor patio. Engage in a full calendar of social activities and other life enrichment programs coordinated by a professional team. With The Pavilion Assisted Living at Pine Valley, seniors can enjoy a wondrous living experience.

Contact The Pavilion Assisted Living at Pine Valley

Overview of Promenade at Chestnut Ridge

An epitome of warmth and familiarity, the Promenade at Chestnut Ridge stands as an inviting assisted living community. Family-owned and operated, the Promenade is nestled centrally in Chestnut Ridge, NY. Housing over 100 residents, ranging from active individuals to those enjoying a more laid back lifestyle, this community fosters diverse experiences. Seniors at the Promenade lead an independent, vibrant life surrounded by friends, engaging in community activities like meals in the spirited dining room, movie nights, and scrabble games in the library. A host of activities and places to explore awaits those who prefer venturing outwards.

Promenade Senior Living, overseen by the New York State Department of Health, offers comprehensive assisted living care. From assisting with daily tasks and offering round-the-clock care when required, to the presence of an on-site internist, podiatrist, and physical and occupational therapists, it spares no effort in delivering quality care. Additional services include a medication assistance program managed by licensed nurses, the provision of three restaurant-style meals daily, transportation to local excursions, and access to amenities like a wellness center, library, parlor, activity spaces, and media room. The Promenade champions a lifestyle that nurtures independence and choice, defining an enriching experience for each senior resident.

Contact Promenade at Chestnut Ridge

Overview of Ridge Street Gardens

Operated by New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, Inc, Ridge Street Gardens is an independent living community on Ridge Street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The high-rise residence has 47 private rooms for older adults who want to stay active as they enjoy personalized support and the convenience of community living.

One of the community’s greatest advantages is its location. With a Walk Score of 99, the neighborhood is highly walkable. Residents and visiting family can easily access public transportation, local shops, restaurants, and a wide range of everyday services without a car.

State inspections have reviewed areas such as environmental maintenance and disaster preparedness. Families considering Ridge Street Gardens should ask how these procedures are managed during a tour and learn more about the community’s daily operational practices.

Contact Ridge Street Gardens

Overview of Kings Adult Care Center

Kings Adult Care Center is an assisted living facility located at 2255 Cropsey Avenue in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Operated by Kings Adult Care Center, LLC, the 200-bed residence is licensed by the state as an Adult Home, making it one of the larger-capacity senior housing options in the borough.

The community occupies a highly accessible location with a walk score of 93, indicating a walker’s paradise where daily errands, retail shops, and local services are easily reachable on foot. For medical services, Maimonides Medical Center is situated approximately three miles away.

Routine inspections overseen by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, have focused primarily on food and dietary services, along with minor aspects of physical plant maintenance and resident recordkeeping.

Older adults and their families can contact the Cropsey Avenue administrative office directly to inquire about apartment configurations, daily services, or to schedule a tour of the property.

Contact Kings Adult Care Center

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
No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
How we're paid: If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Submit a correction
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in New York State

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

Assisted living in New York State 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 State?

Assisted living in New York State 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 State Medicaid cover assisted living?

New York State Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New York State) 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 365 assisted living facilities in New York State. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in New York State?

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 New York State, 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 New York State?

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.