Best Senior Care in New York State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,156 senior care 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 senior care in NY
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Last updated
Jun 2026
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1,156 homes
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.

Edna Tina Wilson Living Center
SC
HC
MC
NH
Rochester (Island Cottage Road)
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 160
Rank #412 / 748
No
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 63
Rank #1144 / 1173
North Park Nursing Home (Not For Profit)
86
Facility 86
NY AVG 83
Rank #242 / 593
16---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
White Plains Center for Nursing Care
SC
MC
NC
NH
PC
RC
White Plains (City Of White Plains)
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 160
Rank #547 / 748
No
65
Facility 65
NY AVG 63
Rank #652 / 1173
Optima Care White Plains, LLC (For Profit)
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 83
Rank #214 / 593
4----
Jewish Home of Rochester
SC
ADC
AL
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 #254 / 593
9---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Promenade at Tuxedo Place
SC
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 #254 / 593
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
The Bristal at White Plains
SC
AL
White Plains (North Street)
190
Facility 190
NY AVG 160
Rank #244 / 748
Yes
14
Facility 14
NY AVG 63
Rank #1060 / 1173
Ebc White Plains, LLC
97
Facility 97
NY AVG 83
Rank #31 / 593
3
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #131 / 318
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 318
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #115 / 318
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Meadowbrook Care Center
SC
MC
NH
PC
Freeport (West Merrick Road)
280
Facility 280
NY AVG 160
Rank #78 / 748
No
75
Facility 75
NY AVG 63
Rank #530 / 1173
Meadowbrook Care Center, Inc. (For Profit)
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 83
Rank #336 / 593
13----
Brightview Sayville
SC
AL
IL
MC
Sayville (Broadway Avenue)
92
Facility 92
NY AVG 160
Rank #528 / 748
No
37
Facility 37
NY AVG 63
Rank #897 / 1173
Bv Sayville Operator, LLC
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 83
Rank #278 / 593
9
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #262 / 318
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #245 / 318
1.3
Facility 1.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #230 / 318
-
The Chelsea at Brookhaven
SC
AL
IL
MC
Yaphank
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 160
Rank #578 / 748
Yes
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 63
Rank #1121 / 1173
Brookhaven Senior Living, LLC
69
Facility 69
NY AVG 83
Rank #512 / 593
9
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #262 / 318
21
Facility 21
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #273 / 318
2.3
Facility 2.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #286 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed
Leroy Village Green
SC
HC
MC
NH
RC
Le Roy
140
Facility 140
NY AVG 160
Rank #365 / 748
No
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 63
Rank #1014 / 1173
Leroy Operating LLC (For Profit)
91
Facility 91
NY AVG 83
Rank #145 / 593
14----
Peregrine Senior Living at Crossgate
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Albany (Dunes)
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 160
Rank #571 / 748
No
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 63
Rank #788 / 1173
Psl Of Crossgate LLC-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 Bed / 2 Bed
Walden Place
SC
AL
MC
RC
Cortland (South Cortland)
86
Facility 86
NY AVG 160
Rank #551 / 748
No
33
Facility 33
NY AVG 63
Rank #942 / 1173
Sl Walden, LLC
69
Facility 69
NY AVG 83
Rank #512 / 593
18
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #131 / 318
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #221 / 318
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #144 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed
Sunrise of East Meadow
SC
AL
MC
East Meadow (Mitchel Houses)
107
Facility 107
NY AVG 160
Rank #486 / 748
Yes
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 63
Rank #696 / 1173
Gwc - East Meadow, Inc
76
Facility 76
NY AVG 83
Rank #418 / 593
7
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #217 / 318
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #208 / 318
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #200 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Manlius
SC
AL
Manlius (Flume Road)
86
Facility 86
NY AVG 160
Rank #551 / 748
Yes
61
Facility 61
NY AVG 63
Rank #686 / 1173
Ww Manlius Operator, Inc
72
Facility 72
NY AVG 83
Rank #480 / 593
13
38.5%
Facility 38.5%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #163 / 318
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #213 / 318
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #160 / 318
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Summit At Eastwyck
SC
IL
Rensselaer (Eastwyck Circle)
182
Facility 182
NY AVG 160
Rank #262 / 748
No
25
Facility 25
NY AVG 63
Rank #996 / 1173
Gwc-East 56Th Street Inc-2
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
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ciel on the Hudson
SC
AL
IL
MC
Yonkers (Ludlow)
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 160
Rank #563 / 748
Yes
58
Facility 58
NY AVG 63
Rank #719 / 1173
D&R Yonkers LLC
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 83
Rank #166 / 593
5
80%
Facility 80%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #266 / 318
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #226 / 318
2.0
Facility 2.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #267 / 318
1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Sunrise of East Meadow

1555 Glenn Curtiss Blvd, East Meadow, NY 11554
Overview of Sunrise of East Meadow

Sunrise of East Meadow is a warm and welcoming senior living community located in the lovely town of East Meadow, New York. The community helps residents live fully with resident-inspired clubs, fitness and cooking classes, and top-notch amenities and living spaces, offering room rates starting at $7,235 per month. Sunrise of East Meadow is dedicated to helping residents age in place with dignity and joy while receiving expert, personalized care. Many of the team members have been with the community since it first opened its doors, and the nursing staff is on-site around the clock to ensure that care is available whenever needed. The community offers monthly sessions with families to provide guidance and information about the changes associated with aging and potential challenges presented by memory loss.

Sunrise of East Meadow’s chef prepares mouthwatering meals and regularly conducts cooking classes to share his secrets, while residents look forward to participating in activities such as the walking club, book club, coffee katch, and themed socials. The community is filled with the aroma of freshly popped popcorn and bread baking in the oven, and residents can enjoy the gracious lobby, bistro, dining rooms, living room, library, media room, and patio. On-site nursing care is available 24 hours a day, with a registered nurse in the building seven days a week. Conveniently located in East Meadow, NY, with access to Long Island Railroad (LIRR) stops and nearby amenities, Sunrise of East Meadow provides easy access to dining, shopping, senior centers, libraries, houses of worship, salons, and supermarkets. Residents can experience diverse cultures with events at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Hofstra Theatre, and medical support is provided by nearby facilities.

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Overview of Brookdale Manlius

In Manlius, New York, Brookdale Manlius offers assisted living for seniors seeking a supportive environment that encourages independence. Residents can trade everyday chores for engaging activities like arts and crafts or Wii bowling, fostering new friendships along the way. The community provides peace of mind with 24/7 on-site support and eliminates the burden of bills by including basic utilities and maintenance.

Brookdale Manlius prioritizes a well-rounded lifestyle. Residents can choose from pet-friendly apartments and enjoy resort-style amenities like a hair salon and a courtyard garden. A calendar packed with activities caters to diverse interests, while personalized assistance ensures residents receive the support they need to live life to the fullest.

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Overview of Ciel on the Hudson

Ciel on the Hudson operates an 84-bed enriched housing program serving independent, assisted, and memory-care residents at 537 Riverdale Ave in Yonkers’ moderately walkable Ludlow neighborhood.

D&R Yonkers LLC manages the community, which offers 1- and 2-bed apartments alongside dining, housekeeping, beauty services, physical therapy, transportation, and a 24-hour concierge desk. Recreational programming includes exercise classes, social events, and library access. Pets are accommodated.

November 2021 and February 2022 inspections each cited one records violation. A significant renewal inspection in June 2024 identified seven deficiencies spanning admission and retention standards, resident services, environmental standards, disaster preparedness, and records. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2024, noted only one records deficiency. This pattern suggests systemic documentation issues without marked deterioration or recovery in the available history.

Zero enforcement actions, fines, or immediate jeopardy findings appear in the record.

Ciel on the Hudson is well-suited for residents navigating life transitions across care levels from independent to assisted to memory-focused, with enforcement and compliance data suggesting manageable regulatory standing alongside documented documentation practices that warrant ongoing attention.

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Overview of Walden Place

Conveniently located in the neighborhood of Cortland, NY, Walden Place is a charming senior living community designed to provide excellent assisted living, memory care, and short term care. The community ensures that residents are well-cared for and comfortable by offering a reliable team of care professionals trained to offer them various services and assistance with their daily living activities. Residents find a comforting and relaxing living space with an array of carefully designed accommodations offered to give them a living environment that matches their preferences and needs.

Various amenities like a beauty and barber shop, complimentary Wi-Fi, a library, and an outdoor patio area are offered, combined with an array of planned activities for a fulfilling and vibrant living experience. Thanks to the community’s ideal location, the residents enjoy easy access to local attractions, shops, restaurants, and quality hospitals for a convenient lifestyle. Here, residents are sure to enjoy the retirement life they deserve.

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Overview of Summit at Eastwyck

Summit at Eastwyck strives to make a positive impact in the lives of each resident; they are ready to attend to any needs an individual may have. The staff encourages residents to take part in enriching and engaging activities that cultivate their personal growth during their golden years. The vibrant community offers a home-like atmosphere that can provide all the essential benefits for its residents, as they make it a point to enhance the lifestyle of every resident and elevate their daily living. 

Residents experience the Summit difference: its exclusive Connected Life Program focuses on the four critical aspects of senior living– health, activities, leisure, and learning. The community’s all-inclusive services and amenities include medication management, supervised care, specialized programs, engaging activities, and ADLs for stress-free living.

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Overview of Sunrise of West Babylon

Beautifully set in the neighborhood of West Babylon, NY, Sunrise of West Babylon is a vibrant senior living community that provides its residents with compassionate assisted living, memory care, and home care services. The community’s accommodations are carefully designed and built to exude comfort, safety, and warmth for a restful and cozy retirement environment. With a reliable team of care professionals and on-call doctors, residents are guaranteed to have access to the care and assistance they need to continue living the lifestyle they want in comfort.

Residents’ days are filled with fun and enriching activities and programs to make sure they maintain an active and dynamic lifestyle. Home-cooked meals are prepared by a talented dining team and served restaurant-style to give residents an excellent dining experience. Thanks to the community’s ideal location, residents also enjoy convenient access to nearby attractions, shopping, beaches, and medical facilities for a convenient and complete living experience.

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Sunrise of Holbrook

320 Patchogue-Holbrook Rd, Holbrook, NY 11741
Overview of Sunrise of Holbrook

Sunrise of Holbrook is a senior living community nestled on acres of beautiful nature in Holbrook, New York. The community helps residents continue staying active and enjoying their passions with creative and unique programs, offering room rates starting at $3,770 per month. Sunrise of Holbrook rests on several rolling acres with views of the Long Island Pine Barrens, allowing residents to watch the seasons change and observe the natural beauty of the landscape. As a resident, one quickly becomes a member of the family and enjoys the dedication of compassionate team members, from caregivers to housekeepers.

Sunrise of Holbrook focuses on each resident’s unique needs and preferences, nurturing their passions and interests through individualized plans based on their specific circumstances. The community offers a variety of engaging activities, such as Zumba, afternoon walks, exercise essentials, knitting, crocheting, jewelry-making, and crafts, allowing residents to stay active and express their creativity while socializing. Residents also enjoy interacting with volunteers from Sequoya High School and participating in unique games like “horseracing.” Sunrise of Holbrook is located in Holbrook, NY, easily accessible via the Sunrise Highway (Rt. 27) and the Long Island Expressway (I-495), with convenient transportation options and proximity to local attractions and medical facilities.

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Sunrise of East Setauket

1 Sunrise Dr, Setauket- East Setauket, NY 11733
Overview of Sunrise of East Setauket

Surrounded by lush trees and cozy outdoor spaces in Setauket- East Setauket, NY, Sunrise of East Setauket is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and dignity home care. Various housing options, including studio, one-bedroom, two-room, or companion living are offered to provide residents with a comfortable living environment that matches their needs. On-site services, such as physical, occupational & speech therapies, visiting eye care, dental, podiatry, and psychotherapy, are available as well to ensure residents’ needs are met.

Vibrant activities are available to help residents stay active and engaged for an enriching living experience. An array of amenities, such as a bistro, media room, piano room, library, living room, and sitting room are also available to make residents’ lives more enjoyable. At Sunrise of East Setauket, residents have convenient access to services, amenities, and support they need to spend their golden years comfortably.

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Overview of Brookdale East Side

Based in Fayetteville, New York, just a short drive from Syracuse, Brookdale East Side offers personalized assisted living services amidst the serene charm of the countryside, complemented by the convenience of nearby metropolitan amenities. Residents benefit from a peaceful environment with easy access to several area hospitals, banks, shops, and physicians’ offices. The community features senior apartments designed for accessibility, all conveniently situated on one floor.

Residents can enjoy tranquil walking paths, outdoor seating areas, and beautifully landscaped gardens, fostering a sense of relaxation and connection with nature. At Brookdale East Side, residents experience a vibrant lifestyle enriched with a variety of activities. From bingo and trivia games to movie nights and ice cream socials, the monthly calendar is thoughtfully curated to promote engagement and enjoyment. Additionally, the community offers comforting amenities such as a welcoming lobby, inviting dining room, and cozy living room with a fireplace, ensuring residents feel at home while receiving attentive care from our dedicated staff available around the clock.

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Overview of The Bristal at Lake Success

Focusing on memory care, the Bristal at Lake Success located at North Service Road, Lake Success, NY, is a remarkable senior living community that fuses elegance and innovation in caring for seniors. Featuring cozy studios, the community provides a comfortable and safe residence. By introducing the Foresite fall management system, the community ensures that seniors are safe from falls within the community grounds. With round-the-clock care and assistance, residents experience a relaxing and secure accommodation.

Forging meaningful connections with trusted partners, the Bristal at Lake Success takes pride in providing top-tier memory care services with the Feinstein Institute. The community provides 24-hour care and assistance for better quality of life. Residents enjoy three healthy and delicious meals in the country club dining room. Keeping the boredom away and ensuring the wellness of the seniors, the community is equipped with a sports bar, a creative arts studio, a programming room, a wallstreet room, a beauty salon, a cinema, a library, a gym, a music garden, a garden room and court, an internet cafe, and an outdoor patio. With a science-based approach and graceful accommodations, seniors may keep their worries at bay with the Bristal at Lake Success.

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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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