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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
The Hearth on James NY
AL
IL
Syracuse (Northside)
--Yes
78
Facility 78
NY AVG 54
Rank #92 / 329
-----Studio / 1 BedA+
Tender Personal Care Home
AL
MC
RESC
Lawrenceville
--No
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 54
Rank #316 / 329
-----Private / Semi-Private Rooms-
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
AL
ADC
CCRC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Commack
460
Facility 460
NY AVG 105
Rank #1 / 459
?No
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 54
Rank #54 / 329
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Benchmark at Mount Pleasant
AL
MC
Thornwood
--Yes
45
Facility 45
NY AVG 54
Rank #198 / 329
-----Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA
Northern Riverview Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Haverstraw
--No
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 54
Rank #244 / 329
-----Studio / Semi-Private Rooms-
RiverWalk Senior Apartments
AL
IL
MC
Bronx (North Riverdale)
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 105
Rank #258 / 459
-No
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 54
Rank #181 / 329
-----Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Seneca Lake Terrace-Geneva
AL
MC
RC
Geneva
66
Facility 66
NY AVG 105
Rank #309 / 459
-No
30
Facility 30
NY AVG 54
Rank #250 / 329
-----Private / Companion / Studio / 1 Bed Rooms-
The Hearth on James NC
AL
IL
Syracuse (Northside)
--No
78
Facility 78
NY AVG 54
Rank #92 / 329
------A+
Presbyterian Home for Central New York Inc
AL
NH
New Hartford
236
Facility 236
NY AVG 105
Rank #144 / 574
B+No-Presbyterian Home For Central New York Inc (Not For Profit)650%274.5--
Terrace at Beverwyck
AL
Slingerlands
48
Facility 48
NY AVG 105
Rank #369 / 459
CNo-Beverwyck, Inc2
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 54.7%
Rank #426 / 452
11
Facility 11
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #233 / 452
5.5
Facility 5.5
NY AVG 2.6
Rank #433 / 452
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NY assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 531 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Hearth on James Ny

The Hearth on James Ny in Syracuse’s Northside neighborhood provides independent living and assisted living options. Independent living combines private housing with communal amenities, while assisted living supports daily routines like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Offering both care tiers in one location enables residents to receive extra personal support as health needs change over time.

Studio and one-bedroom apartments make up the residential floor plans, and household pets are permitted on campus. Outside the building, a walk score of 78 highlights a highly walkable neighborhood where non-driving residents can manage most daily errands on foot.

Individuals researching living arrangements in Syracuse can contact the Hearth on James to ask about unit availability or schedule an facility tour.

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Overview of Tender Personal Care Home

Providing the highest quality of care and assistance, Tender Personal Care Home in Lawrenceville, GA, is a dedicated senior living community with assisted living, residential care, and dementia care services. With over 17 years of experience in specialized memory care programs, individuals with dementia and other memory-related needs can rest assured of receiving the utmost attention they deserve. Moreover, a kind and reliable team helps with daily living activities 24/7 to ensure seniors flourish and reach their full potential.

A fun-packed calendar of engaging events and enriching programs accompanies residents as they make every moment of their days count. The community strives to retain seniors’ independence and allows them to live as they prefer while ensuring their needs are well-provided. Tender Personal Care Home is a safe place for seniors to live a wondrous retirement with its warm and inviting setting.

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Overview of Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack, NY, is a nursing home that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. With 24-hour care, comprehensive therapies, and recreational activities, residents can maintain their independence. To meet residents’ unique needs and preferences, customized care plans are also provided for their recovery and wellness.

Social events, light exercises, and educational programs provide residents with more opportunities to make friends and gain meaningful experiences. Thoughtfully curated amenities and spacious common areas ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Set along the road in the residential area of Commack, the community ensures residents have a laid-back lifestyle. Providing exceptional standards of care, this nursing home is one of the best choices for senior living in New York.

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Overview of Benchmark at Mount Pleasant

Located in the inviting community of Thornwood, NY, the Benchmark at Mount Pleasant is a vibrant senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of spacious and cozy accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and memory care studios are available. As for memory care, residents can receive personalized care plans tailored to their needs and other specialized programs.

Dedicated to providing top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy an inspired dining experience with delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals and concierge services like weekly housekeeping and transportation assistance. Meet new companions and build lasting connections within its beautiful shared spaces. Join a full calendar of events for active living prepared and coordinated by a professional team. With the Benchmark at Mount Pleasant, seniors are guaranteed a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Northern Riverview Assisted Living

Northern Riverview Assisted Living is a blissful retreat surrounded by convenient local amenities in West Haverstraw, NY, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-tier care and assistance from a respectful and well-trained team available around the clock. Here, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with the community handling the housekeeping and other day-to-day activities.

Fun activities and engaging programs are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially connected. To keep residents healthy, meals are carefully curated to meet their dietary needs and preferences. Incontinence care and medication assistance are also available for residents’ healthcare needs. Live a blissful retirement with the community’s dedicated care and purposely designed amenities.

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Overview of RiverWalk Senior Apartments

RiverWalk Senior Apartments offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in the North Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private room. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels are available here. That means a resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain at RiverWalk rather than move to another community. The community has 80 beds and offers private rooms, giving each resident a single personal space. Its Walk Score is 49 out of 100, placing it in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Seneca Lake Terrace-Geneva

Seneca Lake Terrace Geneva offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Geneva, New York. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care gives a family a short term stay when the usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care types may suit a resident whose needs could change over time, as well as a family needing short term care during a caregiver’s absence. The home has 66 beds. Housing includes private rooms, companion rooms, studios, and one bedroom rooms, with a studio offering one private space and a companion room allowing someone to live with another person.

A Walk Score of 30 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

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Overview of The Hearth on James Nc

The Hearth on James Nc offers independent living and assisted living in Syracuse, NY. Independent living provides a private home with community services but no daily care. Assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps an apartment.

Both care levels are available in one community. If needs grow, a resident can move to assisted living without leaving the community or starting over socially.

In Syracuse’s Northside neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 78 and is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. Shops, a pharmacy or cafes may be within a short walk, allowing someone who no longer drives to still get out independently.

The Hearth on James Nc may be a good fit for someone who wants to begin with independent living and has needs that may grow over time.

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Overview of Presbyterian Home for Central New York

Presbyterian Home for Central New York offers nursing home and assisted living care in New Hartford, NY. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Having both care levels can suit someone whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The home has 236 beds, so it is among the larger communities, with more residents and staff and usually more programming. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. As a faith-based community, Presbyterian Home for Central New York has on-campus places of worship, allowing residents to attend religious services without leaving the campus. Gardens and natural surroundings provide outdoor space, while the wellness center, Rock Steady Boxing, and adult day services add programs and services on campus.

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Overview of Terrace at Beverwyck

Terrace at Beverwyck is an assisted living community in Slingerlands, NY, with 48 beds. Its smaller scale may suit a resident who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Residents can choose a one bedroom apartment or a two bedroom apartment. A two bedroom layout may work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion, while a one bedroom apartment provides a separate living arrangement for one resident. Respite care is also available for short stays, giving a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

The community has a wellness center, library, full service beauty and barber shop, and bistro and café on site, so residents can use wellness services, read, get groomed, and enjoy refreshments without leaving the community. A private dining room is available for family events. Terrace at Beverwyck is operated by Beverwyck.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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: 105The 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 531 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.