Page 7 of Best Assisted Living in New York State

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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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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
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.
Sunrise of Plainview
AL
HC
MC
Plainview
65
Facility 65
NY AVG 121
Rank #247 / 309
A-Yes
73
Facility 73
NY AVG 54
Rank #103 / 330
Gwc - Plainview, Inc7
43%
Facility 43%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #153 / 301
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #82 / 301
0.4
Facility 0.4
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #72 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Braemar at Wallkill
AL
MC
Middletown
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 121
Rank #21 / 309
A+No
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 54
Rank #328 / 330
The Hamlet At Wallkill, LLC10
30%
Facility 30%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #95 / 301
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #115 / 301
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #100 / 301
1 Bed / 2 Bed Studio
Missionary Sisters of St. Benedict
AL
Huntington
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 121
Rank #253 / 309
ANo
91
Facility 91
NY AVG 54
Rank #35 / 330
Missionary Sisters Of St. Benedict2
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #172 / 301
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 301
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 301
-
Chenango Valley Home
AL
Norwich
32
Facility 32
NY AVG 121
Rank #300 / 309
A+No
82
Facility 82
NY AVG 54
Rank #79 / 330
The Chenango Valley Home, Inc5
20%
Facility 20%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #60 / 301
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #44 / 301
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #47 / 301
-
Madison York Rego Park
AL
Flushing (Rego Park)
202
Facility 202
NY AVG 121
Rank #19 / 309
ANo
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 54
Rank #47 / 330
Madison York Rego Park, LLC12
25%
Facility 25%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #74 / 301
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #185 / 301
1.1
Facility 1.1
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #143 / 301
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
The Bristal at Jericho
AL
Jericho (The Hamlet Estates)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 121
Rank #21 / 309
B+Yes
46
Facility 46
NY AVG 54
Rank #196 / 330
Engel Burman Senior Care At Jericho, LLC4
75%
Facility 75%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #254 / 301
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #82 / 301
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #115 / 301
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Assisted Living at Jennings Hall
AL
ADC
HC
Brooklyn (East Williamsburg)
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 121
Rank #285 / 309
B+No
98
Facility 98
NY AVG 54
Rank #8 / 330
St. Nicks Alliance Corp2
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #285 / 301
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #58 / 301
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #131 / 301
Private Apartment
The Village at South Setauket: A Willow Ridge Senior Living Community
AL
IL
South Setauket
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 121
Rank #21 / 309
A-Yes
51
Facility 51
NY AVG 54
Rank #173 / 330
Atr New York Lh, Inc11
36%
Facility 36%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #125 / 301
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #132 / 301
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #100 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed
Atria Forest Hills
AL
IL
Queens (Forest Hills)
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 121
Rank #188 / 309
A-Yes
38
Facility 38
NY AVG 54
Rank #224 / 330
Atr New York Lh, Inc4
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #172 / 301
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #58 / 301
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #83 / 301
Studio
Sunrise of Smithtown
AL
MC
Village Of The Branch
104
Facility 104
NY AVG 121
Rank #166 / 309
A-Yes
68
Facility 68
NY AVG 54
Rank #120 / 330
Szr New York Lh, Inc9
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #101 / 301
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #115 / 301
0.7
Facility 0.7
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #108 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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 374 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Sunrise of Plainview

Sunrise of Plainview offers assisted living, home care, and memory care in Plainview, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Home care brings support to someone in their own home, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having assisted living and memory care in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a change in care level does not require leaving the community. The community has 65 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

The listed starting price is $5,654 or more per month, and that amount is not tied to a specific care level. Residents can take part in music, fitness, art, and continued learning programs, giving them organized activities across several areas of interest. Chef crafted cuisine, scheduled transportation, rehabilitation services, religious services, and the Dignity Home Care program are also available.

Respite care and short term rehabilitation support temporary stays, while the pet friendly policy allows a resident to bring a pet. A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. GWC, Plainview operates Sunrise of Plainview.

Starting Price $5,654/Month

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Braemar at Wallkill

21 Riverside Dr, Middletown, NY 10941
Overview of Braemar at Wallkill

A one-of-a-kind community located in the peaceful city of Middletown, NY, Braemar at Wallkill offers memory care services. Featuring 130 cozy and specially designed one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, residents’ comfort and convenience are guaranteed. Housekeeping, linen services, and assistance with daily living activities are also provided for residents’ peace of mind.

Prioritizing residents’ happiness and wellness, stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted to keep them active and socially engaged. Mealtimes are important for residents’ wellness, so the community serves delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. With specialized care, medication management, and onsite physicians, residents can rest assured of meeting their healthcare needs. The community is a great option for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia because of its purposely built amenities, including a library, a movie theater, outdoor chess, and serene walking paths that aim to provide them with the highest quality of life.

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Overview of Missionary Sisters of St. Benedict

Missionary Sisters of St. Benedict is an assisted living community in Huntington, NY, with 60 beds. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space.

A Walk Score of 91 places the area in the walker’s paradise range, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can handle them independently. The community has a chapel and offers religious services, giving residents an on-site place for worship. Missionary Sisters of St. Benedict may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily tasks and values being able to manage daily errands without a car.

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Overview of Chenango Valley Home

Chenango Valley Home is an assisted living community in Norwich, NY, serving residents who need help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while continuing to live in their own apartment. The community opened in 1896 and has 32 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. It may suit someone who prefers a more intimate community.

An 82 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Madison York Rego Park

Located in the residential area of Rego Park, New York, Madison York Assisted Living Community offers the ideal blend of home-like comforts and essential support services. Designed to empower residents to age in place, this seven-story, fire-proof facility ensures seniors maintain their independence in line with their personal capabilities. Services range from dietary and recreational programs to case management, medication assistance, housekeeping, and laundry. The community’s Assisted Living Program further enhances care with specialized services such as nursing and therapies.

Convenient to transportation, shopping, parks, and cultural institutions, Madison York stands as a hub of convenience and security. What sets it apart are the partnerships with physicians affiliated with some of the area’s finest hospitals, ensuring top-notch medical care for residents. A robust calendar of on-site and community activities aims to enrich lives through socialization, inclusiveness, and educational well-being. Licensed by the New York State Department of Health and approved as an Assisted Living Program, Madison York offers a supportive social living environment that serves as an excellent alternative to living alone or in institutional settings.

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Overview of The Bristal at Jericho

In Jericho, NY, The Bristal at Jericho is licensed for assisted living, and the address falls in the Hamlet Estates neighborhood. Assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, and medication, and the resident keeps a private living space through it. Suite, studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts are the housing options available.

The license runs to 200 beds, and at that scale, the amenities, the services, and the structured programming all expand. Somebody who wants daily help without giving up a studio or an apartment-style home of their own is who that combination suits.

A garden is on the amenities list. Rehabilitation Services and Short-Term Rehab are named among the services; a doctor is on staff; and pets are allowed.

Two payers are accepted, Medicaid and Medicare. Either can go toward eligible care or toward a short-term rehabilitation stay. A resident who no longer drives is looking at a car-dependent area here, with a Walk Score of 46, so most trips out need a ride. Engel Burman Senior Care at Jericho, LLC runs the community.

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Overview of Assisted Living at Jennings Hall

Assisted Living at Jennings Hall is a trusted community in Brooklyn, NY, offering assisted living. Dedicated to older adults’ welfare, a compassionate and well-trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs. The community also helps with daily living activities and household tasks, ensuring residents thrive in retirement.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted, promoting social engagement and wellness. Delightful and well-balanced dining options are prepared to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Older adults in Brooklyn can rest assured of finding the right care for their unique needs with the community’s dedicated services and exceptional amenities.

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Overview of The Village at South Setauket: a Willow Ridge Senior Living Community

The Village at South Setauket is an assisted living community in South Setauket, NY, offering independent living and personal care. Here, older adults can feel at home, especially with the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and restaurant-style dining are among the exceptional services provided to help residents maintain their independence. Along with personalized care plans, on-site physical and occupational therapy are also provided for residents’ holistic wellness.

Social events, light exercises, and activities are curated monthly to help residents stay active and encourage them to explore interests. Residents also have access to first-class amenities, like the salon, outdoor pool, and courtyard, for their relaxation and wellness. Located near fast-food chains, shops, recreation sites, and public transportation in South Setauket, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community has high-quality services dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it a great choice for senior living in New York.

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Overview of Atria Forest Hills

Atria Forest Hills, amidst the lush background of Queens, New York, is a reputable provider of independent living homes. They inspire an engaging and active lifestyle that promotes the independence of their residence. Their amenities include a fitness center, chef-prepared meals, and a movie theater, all world-class and offer a taste of luxury for individuals living at Atria.

They have a specialized independent living program called Engage Life® which offers daily opportunities for seniors to express themselves and generally have fun. Their services include 24-hour staff, housekeeping & linen services, emergency alert system, ground maintenance, and snow & ice removal services if needed. Atria ensures its residents that they are cared for with compassion by dedicated professionals.

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Overview of Sunrise of Smithtown

Sunrise of Smithtown offers assisted living and memory care in Village of the Branch, New York. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

Short term stays and respite care are also available. That can help a family caregiver arrange temporary support while traveling or recovering. The community has 104 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences; a studio is one private living space, while the larger layouts can accommodate a couple moving together. Monthly pricing starts at $5,746, giving families an initial figure for budgeting.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be completed on foot. Residents also have access to scheduled transportation and excursions to local attractions and entertainment, along with chef crafted cuisine, outdoor spaces, rehabilitation services, a bistro with snacks available to take along, and pet friendly living. SZR New York LH operates the community.

Starting Price $5,746/Month

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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: 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.