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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 374 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
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Jewish Home of Rochester
AL
ADC
HC
IL
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Rochester
328
Facility 328
NY AVG 121
Rank #41 / 429
Yes
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 54
Rank #434 / 457
Jewish Home Of Rochester (Not For Profit)?944%242.7Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Batavia
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 121
Rank #215 / 309
No
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 54
Rank #70 / 330
Genesee Center Operating II LLCD-8
88%
Facility 88%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #280 / 301
48
Facility 48
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #287 / 301
6.0
Facility 6.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #289 / 301
-
The Village at Unity & The Hamlet
AL
IL
MC
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 121
Rank #241 / 309
Yes
43
Facility 43
NY AVG 54
Rank #208 / 330
Wrp Rrh LLC?-
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Chelsea at Greenburgh
AL
MC
RC
White Plains
137
Facility 137
NY AVG 121
Rank #111 / 309
Yes
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 54
Rank #275 / 330
Shp Vi Greenburgh Operator Inc?-
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Brightview Harrison
AL
IL
MC
Harrison (West Harrison)
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 121
Rank #175 / 309
Yes
16
Facility 16
NY AVG 54
Rank #286 / 330
Bv Harrison Operator, LLC?-
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Village at Penfield
AL
IL
Penfield (Town Of Penfield)
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 121
Rank #131 / 309
No
18
Facility 18
NY AVG 54
Rank #285 / 330
Wrp Operating Five Mile LLC?-
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed
Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland
AL
MC
RC
Slingerlands (Town Of Guilderland)
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 121
Rank #131 / 309
Yes
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 54
Rank #292 / 330
Psl Of Guilderland LLC?-
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker
AL
MC
RC
Albany (Bishop's Gate)
171
Facility 171
NY AVG 121
Rank #69 / 309
Yes
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 54
Rank #301 / 330
Psl Of Shaker LLC?-
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed
Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate
AL
IL
MC
RC
Albany (Dunes)
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 121
Rank #211 / 309
Yes
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 54
Rank #182 / 330
Psl Of Crossgate LLC?-
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ateret Avot Senior Living
AL
IL
Brooklyn (Midwood)
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 121
Rank #205 / 309
No
92
Facility 92
NY AVG 54
Rank #31 / 330
Ateret Of Midwood LLC?-
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
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Overview of Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker

Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker is an upscale assisted living home that has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors; they strive to make a difference in the lives of older adults. The retirement home undoubtedly knows how to provide and maintain a quality holistic approach to senior care.

Peregrine aims for a comfortable and secure lifestyle — specialized programs, life enrichment activities, housekeeping, and transportation. Their amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, social and recreational areas, an elegant dining room, spacious outdoor living, and beautiful interiors that holistically stimulate the well-being of residents.

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The Chelsea at Greenburgh

715 Dobbs Ferry Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Overview of The Chelsea at Greenburgh

The Chelsea at Greenburgh provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in White Plains, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident continues living in their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the range of care types may suit someone whose needs could grow over time. The community has 137 beds, with studio, suite, and one bedroom housing options: a studio is one private living space, while suites and one bedroom layouts offer different arrangements. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community. SHP VI Greenburgh Operator operates The Chelsea at Greenburgh.

Contact The Chelsea at Greenburgh

Overview of Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate

Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate is an upscale independent living and assisted living home that has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors; they strive to make a difference in the lives of older adults. The retirement home undoubtedly knows how to provide and maintain a quality holistic approach to senior care.
Peregrine aims for a comfortable and secure lifestyle — specialized programs, life enrichment activities, housekeeping, and transportation. Their amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, social and recreational areas, an elegant dining room, spacious outdoor living, and beautiful interiors that holistically stimulate the well-being of residents.

Contact Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate

Overview of The Village at Penfield

The Village at Penfield is an inviting retirement community in Penfield, NY, that offers independent living and adult day care. With its park-like setting, the community features five spacious courtyards for residents’ recreation and wellness. Personal care assistance, housekeeping, and a 24-hour team are also offered, so residents have a maintenance-free living. The community employs personalized care, ensuring residents are well-cared for.

Fitness activities, educational, and social events are conducted, so residents can easily interact with their peers. A salon, a resident garden, and cozy communal spaces are also available, so residents have a place to lounge and spend their free time. Here, residents have convenient access to their needs with plenty of local amenities nearby. As one of the well-known retirement communities in Penfield, this senior living community is an attractive option for those seeking independence in their golden years.

Contact The Village at Penfield

Overview of Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland

Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland is an upscale assisted living and memory care home that has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors; they strive to make a difference in the lives of older adults. The retirement home undoubtedly knows how to provide and maintain a quality holistic approach to senior care.
The Peregrine Way means that residents fulfill the maximum level of a comfortable and secure lifestyle. Seniors participate in specialized programs, life enrichment activities, housekeeping, and transportation. Their amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, social and recreational areas, an elegant dining room, spacious outdoor living, and beautiful interiors that holistically stimulate the well-being of residents.

Contact Peregrine Senior Living at Guilderland

Overview of Brightview Harrison

Featuring in the welcoming community of Harrison, NY, the Brightview Harrison is a vibrant senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from cozy and well-appointed accommodations depending on their preferences or tastes. Having a competent and trained team, this community ensures luxurious and premium services every resident deserves.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including a round-the-clock emergency call system, daily chef-prepared meals, an arts and crafts studio, and, a stocked library. Boost social interaction by going to its pub, cafe, juice bar, and other common spaces for events and gatherings. Participate in a full-packed set of activities for life enrichment and community engagement. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Brightview Harrison.

Contact Brightview Harrison

Overview of The Village at Unity & the Hamlet

Experience life-enhancing senior living services at The Village at Unity & The Hamlet, a distinct senior living community in Monroe County, Rochester, NY, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents enjoy their independence while benefiting from a wide array of convenient and supportive services, including personal care assistance and housekeeping services. Recognized as a Best Assisted Living community by the U.S. News and World Report, the community warrants exceptional care and assistance to those who need it.

A robust calendar of activities help residents maintain an active and vibrant lifestyle, complemented with a broad range of delightful amenities that offers plenty of spaces for making new friends, learning new things, or continuing past hobbies. With access to various therapy, professional care team, and beautiful accommodations, residents at The Village at Unity & The Hamlet are guaranteed to live a fun, enjoyable,comfortable, and fulfilling retirement experience.

Contact The Village at Unity & The Hamlet

Overview of Ateret Avot Senior Living

Ateret Avot Senior Living is an 85-bed independent and assisted living community located at 1410 East 10th Street in the Midwood section of Brooklyn, New York. Operated by Ateret of Midwood LLC, the community has been owned and run by the Scharf family for over 60 years. The facility is licensed as an Enriched Housing Program, a designation designed for supportive senior care.

The mid-rise building offers private room accommodations. Daily amenities include three prepared kosher meals served in the on-site dining room, weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and an emergency call system. Residents also have access to an outdoor terrace, local transportation, and a social calendar featuring live entertainment, bingo, and educational lectures. The neighborhood has a walk score of 92, meaning most daily errands do not require a vehicle, while Maimonides Medical Center sits about two and a half miles away.

Older adults and their families can contact the front desk directly to learn more about residency requirements or to schedule an in-person tour.

Contact Ateret Avot Senior Living

Overview of Jewish Home of Rochester

Jewish Home of Rochester does its best to encourage residents to do whatever interests them while receiving exceptional care– making it one of the trusted senior living in the city. The center provides a comprehensive range of care, including specialized nursing home care, designed to meet the unique needs of residents. They boast a fantastic team of well-trained professionals who deliver lovely senior care that helps maintain independence.
The nursing home is focused on conducting a results-driven approach to individual recovery.  The nursing community promotes social activities, education programs, specialized programs, an emergency call system, individualized controlled AC and heating, screened patios, and fitness center.

Contact Jewish Home of Rochester

Overview of Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia, New York, offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while keeping an apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing brings licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need that level of clinical support, while respite care gives a family caregiver a temporary break and short-term rehabilitation focuses on recovery during a temporary stay. With 80 beds, the community can accommodate a resident whose needs grow over time because care can continue within the same community, and Genesee Center Operating II operates the home; its Walk Score of 85 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

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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Assisted Living in New York State at a glance

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: 54/ 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: 121The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New York State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 374 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.