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Best Assisted Living in New York State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 406 assisted living communities in New York State using New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NY
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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

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

Jewish Home of Rochester
AL
ADC
HC
IL
MC
NC
PC
NH
Rochester (South Winton Road)
328
Facility 328
NY AVG 160
Rank #44 / 748
No
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 63
Rank #1097 / 1173
Jewish Home Of Rochester (Not For Profit)
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #164 / 344
9---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Promenade at Tuxedo Place
AL
IL
Tuxedo Park
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 160
Rank #543 / 748
No
34
Facility 34
NY AVG 63
Rank #928 / 1173
Promenade Tuxedo LLC
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #164 / 344
4
25%
Facility 25%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #111 / 318
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 318
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #115 / 318
1 Bed Suite / Private Room-
Sunrise of Holbrook
AL
MC
Holbrook (Town Of Islip)
109
Facility 109
NY AVG 160
Rank #483 / 748
Yes
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 63
Rank #879 / 1173
Gwc - Holbrook, Inc.
98
Facility 98
NY AVG 83
Rank #12 / 344
5
20%
Facility 20%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #105 / 318
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 318
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #106 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-
Monarch Coopers Corner
AL
MC
RC
New Rochelle (Victory Park)
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 160
Rank #536 / 748
Yes
43
Facility 43
NY AVG 63
Rank #851 / 1173
Coopers Corner, Inc.-1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Studio / 1 BedA+
The Country House in Westchester
AL
Yorktown Heights (Baldwin Road)
100
Facility 100
NY AVG 160
Rank #504 / 748
No
30
Facility 30
NY AVG 63
Rank #966 / 1173
Country House Operator LLC-2
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #286 / 318
25
Facility 25
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #290 / 318
12.5
Facility 12.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #318 / 318
Studio / 1 BedA+
Whisper Woods of Smithtown
AL
MC
Smithtown (Town Of Smithtown)
136
Facility 136
NY AVG 160
Rank #377 / 748
Yes
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 63
Rank #1005 / 1173
Bsl Smithtown Operations, Inc.
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 83
Rank #129 / 344
4
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #286 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedF
GrandeVille Senior Living Community
AL
ADC
MC
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
115
Facility 115
NY AVG 160
Rank #469 / 748
Yes
44
Facility 44
NY AVG 63
Rank #839 / 1173
Grande\'Ville Senior Living Community, LLC
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #164 / 344
8
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #188 / 318
11
Facility 11
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #234 / 318
1.4
Facility 1.4
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #239 / 318
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Buffalo (Bassett)
128
Facility 128
NY AVG 160
Rank #393 / 748
Yes
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 63
Rank #696 / 1173
Heathwood Assisted Living At Williamsville, Inc.
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 83
Rank #73 / 344
5
40%
Facility 40%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #167 / 318
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #186 / 318
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #200 / 318
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Atria Riverdale
AL
IL
MC
The Bronx (Riverdale)
204
Facility 204
NY AVG 160
Rank #162 / 748
Yes
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 63
Rank #132 / 1173
Atr New York Lh, Inc.
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 83
Rank #32 / 344
6
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #188 / 318
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #155 / 318
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #144 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Atria Briarcliff Manor
AL
IL
MC
Briarcliff Manor (Pleasantville Road)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #169 / 748
No
55
Facility 55
NY AVG 63
Rank #748 / 1173
Atr New York Lh, Inc.-2
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #188 / 318
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 318
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #144 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Island Assisted Living
AL
Hempstead (Hempstead Town House Condominiums)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #169 / 748
No
67
Facility 67
NY AVG 63
Rank #638 / 1173
Newco Alp Inc.
77
Facility 77
NY AVG 83
Rank #247 / 344
18
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #131 / 318
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #276 / 318
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #220 / 318
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Manor Hills
AL
NH
MC
Wellsville
137
Facility 137
NY AVG 160
Rank #375 / 748
No
47
Facility 47
NY AVG 63
Rank #809 / 1173
Willow Ridge Senior Living, LLC
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 83
Rank #73 / 344
5
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms-
The New Homestead Home
AL
Kew Gardens
163
Facility 163
NY AVG 160
Rank #293 / 748
No
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 63
Rank #287 / 1173
New Homestead Home For Adults, Inc.
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 83
Rank #221 / 344
18
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #286 / 318
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #276 / 318
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #220 / 318
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Brooklyn Adult Care Center
AL
Brooklyn (Cypress Hills)
210
Facility 210
NY AVG 160
Rank #155 / 748
No
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 63
Rank #261 / 1173
Brooklyn Adult Care Center, LLC
86
Facility 86
NY AVG 83
Rank #157 / 344
16
25%
Facility 25%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #111 / 318
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #170 / 318
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #115 / 318
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Long Beach Assisted Living
AL
Long Beach (City Of Long Beach)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #169 / 748
No
70
Facility 70
NY AVG 63
Rank #610 / 1173
Hempstead Alp, LLC
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 83
Rank #178 / 344
32
15.6%
Facility 15.6%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #101 / 318
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #226 / 318
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #115 / 318
Studio / Semi-Private RoomsA+
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The Landing of Brighton

1350 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY 14618
Overview of The Landing of Brighton

A proud member of Bridge Senior Living, The Landing of Brighton offers assisted and memory care living. The upscale senior living home boasts a home-like ambiance that steeps a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one– making sure residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence in their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on your terms. Residents can expect an environment that leads to a vibrant and enriching lifestyle created to fit their holistic needs.

The Landing offers its fully equipped amenities to help with the resident’s mental and physical stimulation to remain active– an art studio, library, music room, walking paths, and courtyards, to name a few of the community’s offerings. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, among others.

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Overview of Brookdale Liverpool

Brookdale Liverpool is a well-respected senior living community in Liverpool, NY, that provides residents with supportive assisted living. The community offers a helping hand while prioritizing resident independence. Residents receive personalized care plans tailored to their specific needs, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and coordination with healthcare professionals.

Beyond professional care, Brookdale Liverpool fosters a vibrant lifestyle. Residents enjoy a calendar brimming with activities, from exploring new hobbies to socializing in the beautifully landscaped gardens. On-site amenities like a hair salon and transportation services provide convenience, while spacious apartments with private porches create a comfortable, home-like atmosphere.

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Overview of Brookdale Niskayuna

Located in Niskayuna, New York, Brookdale Niskayuna is an assisted living community that helps residents maintain their passions and independence as they age. The community provides personalized support with daily tasks like dressing and medication management, allowing residents to focus on pursuing their interests, whether it’s taking a crafting class, trying a fitness program, or socializing with friends. Brookdale Niskayuna offers a variety of pet-friendly apartment floor plans, with most utilities and maintenance included.

Residents can take advantage of scheduled transportation services and find comfort knowing that staff is available 24/7 for emergencies. The community’s enhanced assisted living program helps with daily personal needs like bathing and mobility, giving residents the confidence to live their best life. Brookdale Niskayuna’s activities calendar is filled with choices, from happy hours and movie matinees to craft classes and bingo. The dining program provides exceptional experiences with healthy, delicious meals and a private dining room for special occasions.

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Overview of Brookdale Lakewood

Brookdale Lakewood, an Enriched Housing Program community in Lakewood, New York, offers personalized care and support to help residents maintain their independence. The community provides assistance with daily tasks like housekeeping, meals, bathing, and dressing, allowing residents to focus on pursuing their hobbies and interests. Brookdale Lakewood features pet-friendly apartments with natural light and space for visiting grandchildren, as well as basic utilities, maintenance, and scheduled transportation.

The community’s 24/7 staff is available for emergencies, providing peace of mind. Through the Enriched Housing Program, residents can enjoy a retirement filled with friends, relaxation, and fun, with the added benefit of personalized care and support. Brookdale Lakewood’s amenities include a B-Fit exercise program, a library, and a concierge service, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Chautauqua Lake. The community’s location in Lakewood, New York, offers residents the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature and explore local attractions.

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Overview of Brookdale Bellevue

Located in Syracuse, New York, Brookdale Bellevue is a beautiful adult home and memory care community for seniors. Tucked into a wooded area, the community provides a peaceful and calming backdrop for residents to enjoy the outdoors and wildlife. Brookdale Bellevue offers a sense of belonging, with inviting common areas and a dining program that includes personal assistance and dementia-friendly menus.

The community’s adult home program provides a resort-style lifestyle, with housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, and assistance with daily tasks. For memory care residents, Brookdale Bellevue offers a daily path of engagement with skill-strengthening activities that promote a sense of purpose. Through gentle guidance and visual reminders, the staff helps residents preserve their identity and sense of self. With 24/7 staff availability, convenient amenities, and a location near shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities, Brookdale Bellevue aims to create a comfortable and supportive environment for its residents.

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Overview of The Bristal at York Avenue

The Bristal at York Avenue is an upscale senior living community in New York, NY, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community combines a home-like feel with an urban setting, making it one of the best options for retirement in the city. An art studio, enrichment programs, and a state-of-the-art fall management system are also among the community’s top amenities that ensure residents can connect with peers and stay safe. Promoting excellence in their approach, the community combines luxurious living and genuine care to ensure seniors experience the finest quality of living.

Three delicious meals are served daily with registered dietitian-approved seasonal menus, while accommodating special diets and food restrictions. Here, residents can watch movies and read a variety of books in its spacious movie theater and well-stocked library. The community’s location along York Avenue allows residents and visitors to easily access a variety of restaurants and healthcare providers. The Bristal is one of the leading senior living communities in New York for its innovative programs.

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The Landing Of Poughkeepsie

251 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Overview of The Landing of Poughkeepsie

Set in the neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY, the Landing of Poughkeepsie is an enticing community that offers assisted living and memory care services. This community is a very accessible place from downtown and is loved by many for its vibrant environment. A wide variety of accommodations from a studio to a shared studio are available to cater to the needs of its residents. The community provides an innovative approach to addressing memory care and support.

Enjoy its extraordinary amenities and services, including a dining experience with gourmet meals a hair salon, barbershop, and a wellness center for fitness and therapy. Embrace its sense of community and meet new friends through its various social activities like painting classes, museum trips, and other life-enrichment sessions. With the Landing of Poughkeepsie, seniors are guaranteed a wonderful retirement.

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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.

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Overview of Sunrise of Glen Cove

Sunrise of Glen Cove is a senior living community conveniently located in Glen Cove, New York, helping residents focus on their unique desires and needs with opportunities to give back, enjoy their hobbies, and connect with good friends and neighbors. The community provides assisted living and memory care in an upscale setting with a variety of exceptional services and amenities that encourage independence, with room rates starting at $6,019 per month. Sunrise of Glen Cove’s first goal is to develop a customized plan that meets each resident’s needs and addresses their aspirations, allowing them to enjoy socializing and soaking up the beautiful spring and summer weather from comfortable seats on the outdoor patio and sun porch.

Many residents at Sunrise of Glen Cove partner to give back to the local area through projects like the intergenerational program with students at Robert M. Finley Middle School. The community offers a variety of engaging activities, such as cooking, baking, coloring, Wii Bowling, and the Scrabble® club, as well as fun on-site services and amenities, including a spacious activity room, flat-screen TVs, computers, Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour bistro where residents can enjoy fresh coffee, tea, homemade cookies, or fresh fruit anytime. Sunrise of Glen Cove provides access to an on-site nurse 24 hours a day, ensuring residents receive the care and support they need.

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Overview of Sunrise of Huntington

Offering assisted living and memory care, Sunrise of Huntington is one of the best senior living facilities in South Huntington. Recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. Life in the Sunrise community offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.

Sunrise of Huntington’s accommodations include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized programs.

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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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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 406 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.