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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Edna Tina Wilson Living Center
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
5/5
4.8326
5/5
4/5
5/5
-
5
-
-53%
+35%
+11%
98.4%
Jewish Home of Rochester
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
5/5
5.2484
5/5
5/5
5/5
-
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
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
5/5
3.0920
4/5
3/5
5/5
-
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
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
5/5
3.2107
5/5
1/5
5/5
-
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
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
5/5
4.5051
4/5
5/5
4/5
-
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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Wesley Health Care Center INC is located in Saratoga Springs, NY. It offers a range of services including long-term care, memory care, and rehabilitation services. The facility is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support for seniors.
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Kingsway Arms Nursing Center INC is a senior living community located in Schenectady, NY. It offers a full continuum of care including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, and independent living. The facility is known for its warm and friendly environment, providing residents with a sense of belonging and community.
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Mosholu Parkway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is New York City’s first nursing home. It has been providing outstanding service helping individuals and families since 1958. The center is home to some of the area’s finest professional nursing and rehabilitation specialists.
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Mosholu Parkway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is New York City’s first nursing home. It has been providing outstanding service helping individuals and families since 1958. The center is home to some of the area’s finest professional nursing and rehabilitation specialists.
McHarrie Life is a not-for-profit organization providing programs and services uniquely designed to meet the needs of senior adults. On its scenic 140-acre campus, it offers a continuum of care from independent living to assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care. McHarrie Life has been caring for generations since 1851.
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Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is located in Minoa, New York. It offers rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing services. The facility focuses on individualized, results-driven rehab plans tailored to residents’ unique health challenges.
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Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is located in Delhi, NY. It offers short-term rehabilitation and post-acute care, focusing on building a community of respect and meaningful relationships. The center is committed to providing compassionate and dignified care to promote the physical and emotional well-being of its residents.
Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is dedicated to providing patient-centered care in a nurturing environment. The facility offers a range of services including therapy, wound care, long-term care, recreation, cultural services, and memory care. Residents enjoy home-cooked meals and a variety of activities designed to promote social interaction and well-being.
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Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is dedicated to providing patient-centered care in a nurturing environment. The facility offers a range of services including therapy, wound care, long-term care, recreation, cultural services, and memory care. Residents enjoy home-cooked meals and a variety of activities designed to promote social interaction and well-being.
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United Helpers Canton Nursing Home provides specialized medical, physical, and emotional support to the community. With over 120 years of experience, it is committed to delivering quality care. The facility offers a range of services including rehabilitation and skilled nursing.

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How 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

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Check out our virtual tours

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Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

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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

Check out our photo album

Check out our virtual tours

Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews