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Compare Assisted Living around New York City (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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| The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Manhattan | 132 | Yes | 97 | York Avenue Senior Care LLC | 5 | 40% | 3 | 2 | 0.4 | Private Rooms | - |
| Carnegie East House |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Manhattan | 112 | No | 99 | Carnegie East House Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. | 3 | 100% | 3 | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| VillageCare at 46 & Ten |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
New York City (Manhattan) | 89 | No | 98 | Village Housing Development Fund Corporation | 4 | 25% | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | Studio / 2 Bed Apartment | - |
| The Apsley by Sunrise |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). |
New York City (Manhattan) | 190 | Yes | 99 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Atria West 86 |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. |
New York City (Manhattan) | 189 | No | 97 | Atr New York Lh, Inc. | 6 | 50% | 4 | 10 | 1.7 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Vista on 5th |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
New York City (Manhattan) | 127 | No | 96 | Vista On 5Th Corp. | 7 | 42.9% | 4 | 14 | 2.0 | Studio | - |
| Coterie Hudson Yards |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
New York City (Manhattan) | 164 | No | 98 | Atria Ny Operating Company, Inc. | 1 | 100% | - | 1 | 1.0 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Castle Senior Living |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Corona | 20 | No | 85 | Midway A.l., LLC | 3 | 100% | 1 | 20 | 6.7 | - | A+ |
| Eastview for Seniors |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. |
New York City (Manhattan) | - | No | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| 305 West End Assisted Living |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
New York City (Manhattan) | 200 | Yes | 98 | 305 West End Avenue Operating LLC | 8 | 37.5% | 6 | 9 | 1.1 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
The Bristal Assisted Living located in New York, NY, is a five-star rated senior living community offering a rich array of services ranging from independent living, assisted living, and memory care. This senior living community’s memory care program boasts of their secure memory care community, specially designed for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Their Reflections program also reinforces the residents’ sense of place and purpose, providing support to the memory related challenges they face.
Other things included in their memory care program are round the clock staff availability for supervision and assistance, private living spaces, and specialized activity programs that promote cognitive stimulation. Furthermore, chef prepared meals, housekeeping and regular entertainment are also provided, to ensure maximum comfort during the residents’ stay.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Carnegie East House
Carnegie East House is a not-for-profit assisted living community in New York, NY, that offers tailored care. Hotel-like amenities, a secure environment, and pet-friendly spaces allow residents to maintain their independence while keeping their peace of mind. 24/7 concierge, chef-prepared meals, and customized living services are among the community’s offerings that enhance residents’ living experiences. Through a person-centered approach, the community ensures residents’ needs are taken care of.
The community’s very own “Carnegie Hall” is a place for artistic and educational events, like music lectures, crafting classes, pop and classical performances, and theater workshops. Here, residents can also participate in various hobby clubs and off-site trips to enrich their experiences. The community is also easily accessible for visitors with its convenient location near public transportation and local amenities. As one of the more affordable options for senior living in New York, Carnegie East House is an ideal choice to spend retirement in the city.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 428 / 554 / 627 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Fitness and Recreation
A brand new luxury senior living community in the Upper West Side, seniors can unlock the true meaning of a luxury setting with graceful retirement in a city that gives homage to cultural heritage. The Apsley by Sunrise is the up-and-coming assisted living and memory care offering the best in its class. With its unwavering support delivered by its highly-trained staff, seniors are sure to thrive in a vibrant community.
As a Sunrise community, expect The Apsley to provide a distinct senior living experience that is pushed to a higher and more elevated approach. Residential living at the grandeur 19-story building includes premier amenities that cater to the unique, holistic needs of each individual. Featured amenities include a grand dining room, a private dining room, a lounge area with a piano, an elegant theater room, and private, fully-furnished apartments.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Village Care at 46 & Ten is one of the senior living communities that received a “Best” title by the U.S. News because they gained the highest rating for Assisted Living. It is through this recognition that proves to have satisfied the objectives of the U.S. News’ assessment. Village Care at 46 & Ten provides excellent personal care services. It is their priority to ensure that residents are able to live a comfortable and modernized lifestyle. It is in the best interest of Village Care at 46 & Ten for their residents to live an enhanced lifestyle; because of this, they have earned the trust and respect of many locals, pushing them to be a reliable assisted living community in New York City.
Just among the amenities that have contributed to their recognition are their rooftop patio garden, restaurant-style dining, as well as having an emergency call system in every room. Services available are housekeeping and laundry services, case management services, medication management, personal care and home health aide, and recreational activities. Village Care at 46 & Ten is identified as a vibrant, congenial, established community that has exceptionally provided safety and security in the community.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 2 Bed Apartment
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Security Systems
Overview of Atria West 86
Atria West 86 is a renowned assisted living community in New York, NY, that offers personalized care and independent living. With a resort-style setting and Art Deco-inspired architecture, the community promotes a welcoming environment where residents can maintain their independence without worries. Multiple dining venues, emergency alert technology, and pet-friendly spaces are among the community’s top amenities, dedicated to residents’ safety and happiness. The community combines tailored care and a vibrant living, ensuring residents experience an unmatched lifestyle.
Three chef-prepared meals are served in its distinct dining venues that aim to promote social engagement over locally sourced and freshly prepared menus. Residents can lounge in the community’s unique rooftop and take in the city’s lively scenery. With the Hudson River Waterfront Greenway and Broadway Malls nearby, the community provides convenient access for leisure. Combined with New York’s thriving setting, Atria West 86 is one of the state’s best senior living options.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 298 - 434 / 578 - 807 / 607 - 1,384 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Vista on 5th is a trusted assisted living community in New York, NY, that offers personal care around the clock. With its home-like setting, the community welcomes older adults regardless of income. Therapy services, mental health resources, and chef-prepared dining are just some of the community’s services dedicated to residents’ well-being. Individualized care in a vibrant city environment is at the core of the community’s commitment to supporting residents in retirement.
Utilizing innovation and technology, interactive media, a nurse call system, and a voice-activated care assistance are among the community’s top amenities. Residents can also interact with peers of the same age with a variety of culturally diverse activities. The community’s proximity to Central Park allows residents and their loved ones to experience a laid-back living even in the middle of the city. As one of New York’s finest senior living communities, Vista on 5th continuously promotes equal housing opportunities.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 65
Total Residents: 127
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Overview of Coterie Hudson Yards
Coterie Hudson Yards is a luxurious retirement community in New York, NY, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living, assisted living, to memory care. Sophisticated and thoughtfully designed residences are featured in the community’s urban setting, creating the ideal environment for a city-life retirement. 24-hour care, transportation services, chef-prepared dining, and social engagements are also among the community’s resort-style amenities. With its commitment to high-quality services, the community provides a safe place where older adults can pursue their interests.
Live entertainment, fitness classes, and educational programs are provided, ensuring residents have plenty of options and opportunities to connect with the community. A cinema, beautifully maintained outdoors, and a terrace overlooking the city skyline, add to the community’s luxurious charm. With its ideal location in the thriving streets of New York, residents have easy access to big-city amenities. As one of the best assisted living communities in New York, this senior living community continuously provides award-winning services for older adults.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 418-426 / 713-808 / 965 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Castle Senior Living
Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Horace Harding Expy, Corona, NY, is the distinguished senior living community of Castle Senior Living, which provides assisted living. The community works closely with seniors to understand their needs and aspirations better and devise a care plan tailored to them. Keep worries at bay with a dedicated and well-trained team helping you throughout the day.
Discover new interests and relive hobbies with a wide array of enjoyable activities and stimulating programs. Delight with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Castle Senior Living is a haven for seniors to spend their golden years doing the things they love.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: High-rise
Eastview for Seniors is a gem nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Harlem. Individuals aged 55 and over are invited to experience a life of tranquility and convenience, with easy access to all the city has to offer. Owned and operated by the esteemed Salvation Army, this private pay facility has been a trusted haven for seniors for over 150 years.
From round-the-clock security ensuring safety and peace of mind, to the convenient on-site laundry room, every detail is carefully considered to meet the needs of the residents. The on-site beauty salon offers pampering and self-care services, while the weekly change of sheets and towels adds a touch of luxury and convenience. Staying active is a breeze with the fully equipped fitness room, promoting physical health and well-being. Eastview also offers a tranquil courtyard, a well-appointed library, on-site doctors’ office, and an inviting lounge.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of 305 West End Assisted Living
305 West End Assisted Living is an upscale retirement community in New York, NY, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring luxurious amenities and 24-hour care, the community provides sophisticated accommodations where residents can live comfortably. Exercise classes, pet-friendly spaces, and an art studio are among the community’s unique features that enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also employs a wellness-centered approach dedicated to older adults’ well-being.
Promoting socialization and a vibrant environment, a lifestyle calendar filled with fun activities, specialized memory programs, and fitness classes is available. A movie theater, a beauty shop, an outdoor terrace, and transportation services are on-site, providing residents with avenues to connect with the community. The Hudson River, as well as a variety of local amenities and recreation sites, are easily accessible from the community. 305 West End Assisted Living is one of the trusted senior living options in New York for its top-notch services and welcoming setting.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 50 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.
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Review Sentiment
Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Occupancy Rate
Bed Options
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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.
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Walk Score
Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in New York City, 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 10 assisted living facilities in New York City, NY. 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 City, 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 New York City, 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 New York City, 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.
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