Best Assisted Living in New York State
Undoubtedly one of the most sought-after destinations in the U.S., New York is home to some of the country’s iconic landmarks, including Times Square and Broadway, as well as breathtaking landscapes like Niagara Falls and the Hudson River Valley. This renowned state is becoming an increasingly popular retirement option for those seeking an upbeat lifestyle and endless opportunities, especially with its robust public transportation system, combined with various options for exceptional healthcare provided through the NY State of Health and the NYC Care program. With hundreds of senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, older adults can rest assured of finding the right place to spend retirement all within the comfort of luxury accommodations and top-notch services. The state’s diverse culture and eclectic environment also allow older adults to gain meaningful experiences in their golden years.
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Compare Assisted Living around New York State
Edna Tina Wilson Living Center
-53%
+35%
+11%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Rochester
120
No
-
2
LOAN, SANDRA
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
$15,448,536.00
$8,907,657.00
57.7%
119.20
4.8326
-
5
-
-53%+35%+11%
98.4%
Jewish Home of Rochester
-81%
+47%
+5%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Rochester
328
No
-
8
BAKER, ROBERT
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
$58,234,107.00
$32,259,291.00
55.4%
305.70
5.2484
-
3
-
-81%+47%+5%
92.8%
Promenade at Tuxedo Place
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Tuxedo Park
89
No
-
34
Promenade Tuxedo LLC
1 Bed Suite / Private Room
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Meadowbrook Care Center
+41%
-14%
+4%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Freeport
282
No
-
75
BERKOWITZ, DOV
-
$45,559,937.00
$20,388,231.00
44.8%
260.00
3.0920
-
13
-
+41%-14%+4%
91.5%
The Bristal at White Plains
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
White Plains
190
Yes
-
14
EBC White Plains, LLC
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Albany (Dunes)
83
No
-
49
PSL of Crossgate LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Leroy Village Green
-40%
-10%
+5%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Le Roy
140
No
-
22
LOTTMAN, KARL
-
$19,434,194.00
$8,155,838.00
42%
127.90
3.2107
-
6
-
-40%-10%+5%
92.5%
The Chelsea at Brookhaven
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Yaphank
81
Yes
-
5
Brookhaven Senior Living, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brightview Sayville
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Sayville
92
No
-
37
BV Sayville Operator, LLC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ciel on the Hudson
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Yonkers (Ludlow)
84
Yes
-
58
D&R Yonkers LLC
1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Park Lane at Sea View
+70%
+26%
+9%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Staten Island (Mid Island)
304
Yes
-
17
ANANTHARAM, PLACHIKKAT
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
$122,026,086.00
$40,780,883.00
33.4%
299.10
4.5051
-
9
-
+70%+26%+9%
96.4%
Summit At Eastwyck
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Rensselaer
182
No
-
25
GWC-East 56th Street Inc.
1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brookdale Manlius
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Manlius
86
Yes
-
61
WW Manlius Operator, Inc.
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sunrise of East Meadow
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
East Meadow
107
Yes
-
60
GWC - East Meadow, Inc.
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Walden Place
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Cortland
86
No
-
33
SL Walden, LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Edna Tina Wilson Living Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Rochester
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LOAN, SANDRA
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Home Revenue:
$15,448,536.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,907,657.00
Payroll %:
57.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
119.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.8326
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
-53%
-53%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+35%
+35%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Occupancy %:
98.4%
Jewish Home of Rochester
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Rochester
Bed Count:
328
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BAKER, ROBERT
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Home Revenue:
$58,234,107.00
Payroll Costs:
$32,259,291.00
Payroll %:
55.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
305.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.2484
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-81%
-81%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+47%
+47%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Occupancy %:
92.8%
Meadowbrook Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Freeport
Bed Count:
282
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BERKOWITZ, DOV
Home Revenue:
$45,559,937.00
Payroll Costs:
$20,388,231.00
Payroll %:
44.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
260.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0920
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
13
RN share vs State Avg:
+41%
+41%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy %:
91.5%
Leroy Village Green
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Le Roy
Bed Count:
140
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LOTTMAN, KARL
Home Revenue:
$19,434,194.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,155,838.00
Payroll %:
42%
Avg Residents/Day:
127.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2107
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-40%
-40%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Occupancy %:
92.5%
Park Lane at Sea View
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Staten Island (Mid Island)
Bed Count:
304
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
ANANTHARAM, PLACHIKKAT
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Home Revenue:
$122,026,086.00
Payroll Costs:
$40,780,883.00
Payroll %:
33.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
299.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5051
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
+70%
+70%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+26%
+26%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Occupancy %:
96.4%
Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing provides advanced rehab nursing care for the Cooperstown community. It offers advanced short-term rehab and long-term nursing care, state-of-the-art technology, and on-site physicians. The facility focuses on individualizing rehab plans and maintaining a high nurse-to-resident ratio.
Elderwood at Lockport
Elderwood at Lockport is a skilled nursing facility located in a park-like setting in Lockport, New York. It offers a friendly, family-like atmosphere and a unit dedicated to rehabilitation services featuring a spacious gym for therapy. The facility provides personalized Seasons Memory Care programs for residents with dementia.
Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport
Elderwood of Lakeside at Brockport is a long-term care community located near Rochester, NY. It provides round-the-clock skilled nursing care, subacute rehab, and Elderwood’s Seasons Memory Care program. The facility offers a friendly, home-like atmosphere with a variety of services and amenities.
Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid
Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is a skilled nursing facility located in the Adirondack Mountains. It offers long-term care, subacute rehabilitation services, and a variety of specialty programs including memory care and palliative care. The facility features a home-like atmosphere with a greenhouse and is near the Lake Placid Olympic Training Center.
Elderwood at Grand Island
Elderwood at Grand Island offers comprehensive skilled nursing care in a warm and vibrant setting. It provides short-term rehabilitation services and secure memory care through its Seasons Memory Care Program. The facility is recognized for its quality care and is a mainstay of the Grand Island community.
Beechwood Homes
Beechwood Homes is a senior care community located in Getzville, NY. It offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. The facility has been serving the Western New York area for nearly 60 years, focusing on quality care and support for seniors.
Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, LLC
Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a long and short term care facility providing services to the disabled and elderly for over five decades. It offers a complete range of medical, nursing, and rehabilitation services. The facility accepts private-pay and participates in all third-party payment programs including Medicare and Medicaid.
Elderwood at Wheatfield
Elderwood at Wheatfield is a skilled nursing community located in Wheatfield, New York. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, and memory care. The facility features a modern therapy suite and a variety of social activities for residents.
Good Shepherd-Fairview Home Inc
Good Shepherd Fairview Home at Binghamton has offered high-quality independent and assisted living and healthcare services for nearly 140 years. It is a nonprofit residential healthcare community that provides various levels of care to accommodate individual needs. The facility offers independent living, enhanced assisted living, skilled nursing, and short-stay rehabilitation services.
Westhampton Care Center
Westhampton Care Center is a short-term rehabilitation and sub-acute care facility located in Westhampton, NY. It offers specialized nursing care, memory care, and long-term care services in a warm and caring atmosphere. The dedicated staff is committed to providing the highest level of care to residents.
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities
At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:
- Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
- Website quality and digital trust indicators
- Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
Balancing Additional Factors
The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:
- Walkability and local accessibility
- Estimated property value
- Pricing information
These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
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