Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Westchester County, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 assisted living communities in Westchester County, 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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Avg Walk Score: 36/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Westchester County, NY. 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: 124The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Westchester County, NY. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marian Woods
AL
RESC
Hartsdale
50
Facility 50
NY AVG 126
Rank #310 / 355
No
14
Facility 14
NY AVG 64
Rank #693 / 753
4
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #293 / 323
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #101 / 323
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #136 / 323
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Northern Riverview Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Haverstraw
182
Facility 182
NY AVG 126
Rank #82 / 355
No
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 64
Rank #618 / 753
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High Point Center for Care
AL
IL
MC
RC
Purchase
68
Facility 68
NY AVG 126
Rank #262 / 355
No
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 64
Rank #697 / 753
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NY community we track that reports that metric, not just the 13 analyzed for Westchester County. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Marian Woods

Marian Woods is an inter-congregational adult home in Hartsdale, Westchester County, specifically serving women religious. The 50-bed community at 152 Ridge Road is owned by Marian Woods, Inc. and provides a small residential setting built around the needs of that population.

The service structure reflects its mission: pastoral care, financial affairs management, healthcare, care coordination, dietary services, transportation, and recreational programming are all confirmed offerings. A volunteer program runs alongside the community involvement component.

The Walk Score is 14, which is firmly car-dependent, and the facility sits 0.8 miles from Hartsdale’s city center. New York’s Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care has noted themes in care planning and documentation through its inspection process. Marian Woods is not Medicare-certified; payment arrangements should be confirmed directly with the facility or with the placing community.

Marian Woods is a Westchester County adult home with a clearly defined population and a service model to match: women religious seeking a small, inter-congregational residential setting with pastoral care and financial affairs support built in. It is not a general-purpose assisted living facility.

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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 High Point Center for Care

High Point Center for Care sits on the Purchase College campus at 300 West Loop Road in Purchase, Westchester County. The setting connects residents to cultural, educational, and social resources through the college community. The 68-bed adult home is operated by Purchase Senior Learning Community Inc. and provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care.

Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the facility around the clock. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation are available, and memory care runs as a distinct track alongside assisted living. Three meals are prepared by chefs daily, with snacks available at any hour.

The named programs here range from daily wellness and fitness, cultural events, educational opportunities, to social events and community engagement, and are rooted in the college campus context rather than a standard activity calendar. That connection to Purchase College is the defining structural feature of this community.

The Walk Score is 13, which is car-dependent, so families and residents should plan for vehicle access. New York’s Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care has reviewed areas including care planning and documentation through its inspection process. High Point is not Medicare-certified; payment options should be confirmed directly.

High Point Center for Care is a campus-based assisted living adult home in Westchester County with four care levels and 24-hour nurse staffing. The Purchase College setting and the programming in wellness, cultural engagement, and education are what distinguish it from other adult homes in the county.

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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 Westchester County, NY

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New York?

Assisted living in New York 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?

Assisted living in New York 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 Medicaid cover assisted living?

New York Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New York) 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 13 assisted living facilities in Westchester County, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Westchester County, NY?

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 Westchester County, NY, 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 Westchester County, NY?

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.