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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 217 independent living communities in NY using NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in NY
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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. 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.
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.
Village Walk at Patchogue
IL
AL
MC
RC
Patchogue (Village Of Patchogue)
146
Facility 146
NY AVG 123
Rank #42 / 116
C-Yes
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 54
Rank #29 / 182
Carlisle Patchogue Operator, Inc12
75%
Facility 75%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #88 / 105
20
Facility 20
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #89 / 105
1.7
Facility 1.7
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #76 / 105
Studio / 1 Bed / Suite
Good Shepherd Village at Endwell
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Endwell (Town Of Union)
32
Facility 32
NY AVG 123
Rank #416 / 422
A+No
46
Facility 46
NY AVG 54
Rank #325 / 450
Good Shepherd Village At Endwell, Inc956%121.3-
Wesley Health Care Center Inc
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Saratoga Springs
342
Facility 342
NY AVG 123
Rank #36 / 422
B+Yes
97
Facility 97
NY AVG 54
Rank #14 / 450
Wesley Health Care Center, Inc. (Not For Profit)1127%191.7-
The Magnolia
IL
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Frewsburg
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 123
Rank #77 / 116
B+Yes
34
Facility 34
NY AVG 54
Rank #128 / 182
Frewsburg Rest Home, Inc9
44%
Facility 44%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #54 / 105
11
Facility 11
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #72 / 105
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #54 / 105
-
The Baptist Home at Brookmeade
IL
AL
NH
PC
SNF
Rhinebeck (Rhinebeck Village)
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 123
Rank #262 / 422
A+No
68
Facility 68
NY AVG 54
Rank #252 / 450
Baptist Home Of Brooklyn Ny Inc (Not For Profit)367%144.7-
Birchwood Suites Enhanced AL and MC
IL
AL
MC
East Northport
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 123
Rank #64 / 116
B+Yes
11
Facility 11
NY AVG 54
Rank #166 / 182
Birchwood Suites Operator LLC24
38%
Facility 38%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #47 / 105
29
Facility 29
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #96 / 105
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #54 / 105
-
Sarah Jane Sanford Home
IL
AL
RESC
Amsterdam
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 123
Rank #106 / 116
B+No
72
Facility 72
NY AVG 54
Rank #66 / 182
The Home For Elderly Women Of Montgomery County13
54%
Facility 54%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #70 / 105
21
Facility 21
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #92 / 105
1.6
Facility 1.6
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #73 / 105
-
The Farrar Home
IL
AL
RESC
Malone
30
Facility 30
NY AVG 123
Rank #113 / 116
B-No
72
Facility 72
NY AVG 54
Rank #66 / 182
Farrar Home For Deserving Old Ladies6
83%
Facility 83%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #97 / 105
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #53 / 105
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #54 / 105
-
Brompton Heights of Williamsville
IL
AL
MC
RC
Williamsville
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 123
Rank #9 / 116
C-No
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 54
Rank #151 / 182
Brompton Heights, Inc18
56%
Facility 56%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #73 / 105
33
Facility 33
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #97 / 105
1.8
Facility 1.8
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #77 / 105
Suite / 1 Bed
Plattduetsche Home Society
IL
ADC
AL
Franklin Square
91
Facility 91
NY AVG 123
Rank #66 / 116
CNo
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 54
Rank #33 / 182
Plattduetsche Altenheim Gesellschaft Von Brooklyn Und Umgegend, Inc2
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #100 / 105
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #59 / 105
4.0
Facility 4.0
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #97 / 105
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other NY independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 217 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Village Walk at Patchogue

Village Walk at Patchogue is a charming and inviting community in Patchogue, NY, offering a peaceful environment for assisted living and memory care. Residents here receive tailored care and compassionate assistance with their daily living activities from a team of highly skilled care professionals. Those living with Alzheimer’s, Lewy body dementia, or other memory conditions thrive in the community’s safe and structured memory care unit where they are given personalized care and vibrant programs tailored to improve their independence, functioning, and cognitive abilities.

As a community dedicated to building trust and strong connections, Village Walk at Patchogue provides an array of enriching activities that bring residents together and nurture their overall well-being. With 24/7 security and emergency response systems available, residents can enjoy their peace of mind amidst a safe and secure environment. The community also provides access to various therapy services and convenient amenities like a salon, bistro, and internet lounge for an elevated living experience.

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Overview of Good Shepherd Village at Endwell

Good Shepherd Village at Endwell offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Endwell, NY. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care is a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels suits a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing a move between services without leaving the community.

With 32 beds, the community has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. All beds are currently filled, reflected in its 100% occupancy. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 11 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing staff time allocated across residents. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with Medicare applying to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay and Medicaid potentially helping when savings do not cover a long stay.

The area has a car-dependent Walk Score of 46, so most errands require a car or a ride. That matters for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Wesley Health Care Center

Wesley Health Care Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and memory care in Saratoga Springs, NY. Assisted living helps with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing brings licensed nursing care around the clock, nursing home care supports ongoing nursing and personal needs, independent living offers private living without daily care, and hospice focuses on comfort and end of life needs.

There are 342 beds here. That makes Wesley a larger community, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller home. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because the resident can move among care levels without leaving the community.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families both public program and personal funds payment routes. Therapy & Rehabilitation and Outpatient Therapies provide rehabilitation services, while short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the pet policy allows a resident with a pet to consider living here without giving up that companion.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident. The area has a Walk Score of 97 out of 100. It is a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of The Magnolia

Experience the award-winning care of Culture Care Senior Living—The Magnolia, set in the serene W Main St. Frewsburg, NY, and offering assisted living and memory care. Adhering to its culture of care and growth, the community delivers top-notch care and assistance for residents to live their golden years without worries. Residents also enjoy the community’s beautiful scenery and purposely designed amenities for better comfort and convenience.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs accompanies residents as they try new things for an active and well-connected lifestyle. Have a delightful dining experience that satisfies your dietary needs and tastes with the community’s healthy and delicious meals. Medication assistance, transportation, and therapy services are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents to live a blissful retirement.

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Overview of The Baptist Home at Brookmeade

The Baptist Home at Brookmeade in the Rhinebeck Village neighborhood of Rhinebeck, NY, offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, whereas independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Skilled nursing is available around the clock, with licensed nurses on site 24 hours a day. Palliative care centers on comfort and symptom management. With 120 beds, the community can support residents across several care levels, so someone whose needs change may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

Subacute rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of recovery, while exercise classes provide scheduled physical activity on site. A cafe and library give residents additional places to spend time. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. The combination of independent living, assisted living, nursing care, and palliative care may suit a resident or family seeking multiple care options in one community.

The area has a Walk Score of 68 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be completed on foot for a resident who can walk independently. Baptist Home of Brooklyn NY operates The Baptist Home at Brookmeade.

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Overview of Birchwood Suites Enhanced Al and Mc

Birchwood Suites offers an unmatched level of quality service that is all focused on promoting and improving individual wellness. The independent living, memory care, and assisted senior living environment offers a stimulating atmosphere that helps residents maintain a level of independence while receiving additional support. As its name suggests, Birchwood Suites strives in enhancing the lifestyle of its residents through their person-centered approach.
Birchwood Suites offers a list of comprehensive services that help residents maintain their independence— ADLs, medication management, specialized programs, social activities, and educational programs offered.

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Overview of Sarah Jane Sanford Home

On a single adult home license in Amsterdam, NY, Sarah Jane Sanford Home covers residential care, independent living, and assisted living. Independent living leaves the day alone and supplies only the community’s services around it.

Assisted living adds help with the tasks of an ordinary day. And the third of the three, residential care, is personal care delivered in a house rather than at an institution.

Forty beds make a short list of neighbors for anybody moving in, and having all three levels here means a deepening need starts no fresh search. Religious services are named, so worship happens inside the home.

At 72, the area’s Walk Score rates as very walkable. Errands close by need no driver.

The Home for Elderly Women of Montgomery County operates the community.

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Overview of The Farrar Home

The Farrar Home offers independent living, assisted living, and residential care in Malone, NY. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

With 30 beds, the home is a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. A Walk Score of 72 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Rehabilitation services and a wellness program are available, and the community is operated by Farrar Home For Deserving Old Ladies.

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Overview of Brompton Heights of Williamsville

Tucked in the harmonious residential area of Brompton Road, Williamsville, NY, Brompton Heights of Williamsville is a distinguished senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, enhanced care, and memory care. Prioritizing seniors’ comfort and safety, the community features a wide range of meticulously designed and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans. Committed to providing a better quality of life, Brompton Heights of Williamsville doubles its efforts to deliver top-tier care and assistance for seniors to flourish and live their lives to the fullest.

Promoting a lively and welcoming environment, the community provides avenues for residents to create meaningful interactions and mingle with friends through engaging activities and stimulating events. Enjoy delightful and healthy meals for dietary satisfaction. Brompton Heights of Williamsville is a trusted senior living community with 45 years of experience in helping seniors optimize their independence.

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Plattduetsche Home Society

1150 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY 11010
Overview of Plattduetsche Home Society

With a 91-bed capacity, Plattduetsche Home Society is a retirement community in Franklin Square, New York, that offers adult home care and enriched housing. Operated by Plattduetsche Altenheim Gesellschaft Von Brooklyn Und Umgegend, Inc. on Hempstead Turnpike, it benefits from a highly walkable neighborhood where most daily errands and essential services are within easy walking distance.

For the past four years, state reviews identified areas involving food service, personnel practices, record-keeping, and environmental standards, and the community has implemented corrective measures to address those findings over time.

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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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Independent Living in New York State at a glance

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: 123The 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 Independent Living in New York

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 217 independent living communities in New York. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in New York?

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, 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 independent living communities in New York?

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.