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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Jul 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.

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab
SC
NH
PC
SNF
Brooklyn (Flatbush)
240
Facility 240
NY AVG 160
Rank #113 / 748
No
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 63
Rank #192 / 1173
Ditmas Park Rehabilitation And Care Center, LLC (For Profit)
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #254 / 593
9Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA-
United Hebrew of New Rochelle
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
New Rochelle
294
Facility 294
NY AVG 160
Rank #74 / 748
No
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 63
Rank #457 / 1173
United Home For Aged Hebrews (Not For Profit)
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 83
Rank #42 / 593
7Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Edison Home Health Care
SC
NH
HC
Buffalo (Leroy)
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 160
Rank #581 / 748
No
74
Facility 74
NY AVG 63
Rank #543 / 1173
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Jewish Home of Rochester
SC
ADC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
PC
SNF
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
9Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Hopkins Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare
SC
NH
SNF
Brooklyn (Boerum Hill)
288
Facility 288
NY AVG 160
Rank #75 / 748
No
97
Facility 97
NY AVG 63
Rank #81 / 1173
Kfg Operating 1, LLC (For Profit)
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #254 / 593
14Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
ArchCare at Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center
SC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
New York City (Manhattan)
360
Facility 360
NY AVG 160
Rank #34 / 748
No
98
Facility 98
NY AVG 63
Rank #47 / 1173
--6Private Rooms-
Massapequa Center Rehabilitation & Nursing
SC
ADC
NH
PC
SNF
Amityville (Louden Avenue)
320
Facility 320
NY AVG 160
Rank #45 / 748
No
62
Facility 62
NY AVG 63
Rank #680 / 1173
Massapequa Center, LLC (For Profit)
75
Facility 75
NY AVG 83
Rank #436 / 593
8Private Rooms-
Manor Hills
SC
NH
AL
MC
Wellsville
137
Facility 137
NY AVG 160
Rank #375 / 748
No
47
Facility 47
NY AVG 63
Rank #809 / 1173
Willow Ridge Senior Living, LLC
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 83
Rank #97 / 593
5Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms-
Meadowbrook Care Center
SC
MC
NH
PC
SNF
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-A+
Staten Island Care Center
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Staten Island (Mid Island)
300
Facility 300
NY AVG 160
Rank #63 / 748
No
45
Facility 45
NY AVG 63
Rank #826 / 1173
Staten Island Care Center, LLC (For Profit)
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 83
Rank #166 / 593
3-A+
Edna Tina Wilson Living Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
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
16Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bronx (Fordham Manor)
744
Facility 744
NY AVG 160
Rank #1 / 748
No
87
Facility 87
NY AVG 63
Rank #346 / 1173
Tcprnc, LLC (For Profit)
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 83
Rank #336 / 593
16-A
Amsterdam Nursing Home
SC
NH
SNF
New York City (Manhattan)
409
Facility 409
NY AVG 160
Rank #23 / 748
No
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 63
Rank #192 / 1173
Amsterdam Nursing Home Corporation (1992) (Not For Profit)
78
Facility 78
NY AVG 83
Rank #382 / 593
6-A+
The Knolls, A Bethel Community
SC
IL
NH
SNF
Valhalla
20
Facility 20
NY AVG 160
Rank #741 / 748
No
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 63
Rank #1074 / 1173
The Bethel Methodist Home
94
Facility 94
NY AVG 83
Rank #82 / 593
51 Bed-
Cypress Garden Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
SC
NH
SNF
Queens (Flushing)
268
Facility 268
NY AVG 160
Rank #96 / 748
No
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 63
Rank #108 / 1173
Kprh IV Operations, LLC (For Profit)
94
Facility 94
NY AVG 83
Rank #82 / 593
5-A+
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Overview of Bethel Springvale Inn

Live a maintenance-free lifestyle with the outstanding senior living community of Bethel Springvale Inn situated on the peaceful Springvale Road, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, that focuses on assisted living. Prioritizing seniors’ comfort and preferences, specially designed and snug residences in various studio and one-bedroom floor plans are available to ensure they choose the accommodation that best fits them. A compassionate and highly skilled team works hard to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations by helping with their daily living activities and personal hygiene.

Fostering a bright and friendly environment, the community conducts a full calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs to keep residents happy and active. Enjoy mealtimes with friends over delightful and healthy meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. Bethel Springvale Inn is great for seniors looking to optimize their freedom with its serene amenities and excellent services.

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Overview of The Ambassador of Scarsdale

Located in the heart of White Plains, New York, The Ambassador of Scarsdale offers exceptional assisted living. With a wealth of experience, their dedicated and compassionate team excels in providing unparalleled care. Just a short half-hour train ride from Manhattan, this facility exudes upscale charm and empowers residents with a vibrant atmosphere.

The elegant furnishings and thoughtfully designed common areas create a welcoming ambiance, complemented by a plethora of engaging activities. Set in a secure garden setting, the facility not only offers top-notch assisted living but also provides memory care and independent living services. Residents enjoy the convenience of on-site specialty medical services, including neurology, cardiology, pulmonary, and sleep studies. Moreover, the community features a cinema, library, business center, fireplace, and billiard room, ensuring a rich and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.

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Overview of Peregrine Delmar Place

Two certifications set Peregrine Delmar Place apart from a standard assisted living license. Enhanced Assisted Living and Special Needs Assisted Living (SNARL) both allow residents to stay in the community as their care needs increase, rather than being moved to a different facility. For families trying to avoid multiple transitions over time, that legal structure is worth understanding before choosing a placement.

The community runs 106 beds at 467 Delaware Avenue in Delmar, Albany County, operated by PSL of Delmar Place LLC under the Peregrine Way care framework. Albany Medical Center is about four miles away, and the Bethlehem Public Library is directly next door. The neighborhood earns a Walk Score of 66, with some errands reachable on foot.

On the clinical side, the program covers rehabilitation, medication management, memory programming, diabetic care, incontinence protocols, and mobility support for residents who are non-ambulatory. Nursing staff are on-site around the clock, and respite stays are available.

Pets are allowed, and scheduled transportation is provided. The kitchen accommodates individual dietary needs, and religious programming is part of the community’s regular schedule.

Three named programs shape the social and personal side of life here: Legacy Stories, Time Capsules, and the monthly Celebrate a Life event. Activities include holiday celebrations and themed group events. The building itself has a grand piano in the dining room, libraries, fireplaces, a courtyard, walking trails, a Country Store, fish tanks, shared kitchens, and separate spaces for group dining and quiet time.

The New York Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care oversees inspections at this facility. State reviews have noted themes around care planning and documentation, a reasonable area to ask about directly during a tour.

With two elevated care certifications, a named programming framework, a dense physical amenity profile, and direct adjacency to a public library, Peregrine Delmar Place is a structurally capable assisted living option in Albany County built for residents whose needs are likely to change over time.

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Overview of Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie

Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie is a memory care and respite care community on South Family Drive in Colonie, Albany County, operated by TP Colonie Operator, LLC. It runs 68 beds under New York State’s Adult Home designation, with a focus on Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Memory care starts at around $7,950 per month. Albany Memorial Hospital is about four miles away.

The care model here has a name: The Peregrine Way. It describes three commitments the facility has built its programming around, personal renewal, spiritual deepening, and intellectual engagement, with the last developed through partnerships with regional colleges and cultural organizations. Dementia-specific training is required for all staff, not optional.

On the clinical side, residents receive individualized care plans, medication oversight, mobility assistance, dietary planning, personal hygiene support, incontinence management, and access to on-site therapists. Respite stays are available with a 30-day minimum and come with full access to the community’s programs.

Staffing runs around the clock, and amenities include chef-prepared meals, community outings, spiritual programming, and dedicated support for family caregivers. The building is wheelchair accessible and has emergency systems in place. The neighborhood in Colonie earns a Walk Score of 66, meaning some daily needs are reachable on foot.

The New York Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care oversees inspections here. State reviews have noted themes around care planning and documentation, a reasonable question to raise with staff during any tour.

With a structured dementia care framework, mandatory staff training, a full clinical support lineup, and respite access built into the program, Peregrine Senior Living at Colonie is a purpose-built memory care option in Albany County with a clear operational identity and a starting price of approximately $7,950 per month for families beginning their cost planning.

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Overview of The Arbors at Bohemia

Four programs define the care structure at The Arbors at Bohemia: standard assisted living, the Transitions Neighborhood, memory care, and the Heroes Welcome Program for military and first responders. Within this structure, all-inclusive pricing applies at every care level, starting at $5,100 per month.

Operated by Arcadia Management, Inc., The Arbors at Bohemia is a 200-bed licensed adult home at 1065 Smithtown Avenue in Bohemia, Suffolk County. It is one of five communities in The Arbors Assisted Living Long Island network. The Transitions Neighborhood functions as a bridge environment for residents who benefit from additional support without requiring full memory care. The facility is wheelchair accessible.

Restaurant-style dining, a wellness department, and transportation services are among the confirmed amenities. Housekeeping, linen service, and utilities are included in the all-inclusive model. Daily activities cover music, crafts, exercise, and social clubs. Rehabilitation and respite care are available.

Bohemia’s Walk Score is 47, placing the Smithtown Avenue address in somewhat-walkable range. New York’s Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care has noted themes in medication management and environmental and hazardous-materials safety through the inspection process.

The Arbors at Bohemia is a 200-bed Suffolk County adult home with all-inclusive assisted living and memory care at $5,100 monthly and confirmed wheelchair accessibility. The Transitions Neighborhood and Heroes Welcome Program are the defining programmatic features of this location within the broader Arbors network.

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Overview of Clinton Crest Manor

At 411 Clinton Street in Penn Yan, New York, Clinton Crest Manor sits in one of the more walkable locations in the Yates County senior care market. A Walk Score of 74 puts most everyday tasks within reach on foot, which is a meaningful practical detail for a 42-bed residential care setting.

Harpending Housing, Inc. owns and operates the community as a licensed adult home offering assisted living and residential care under 24-hour supervision. Emergency call bell systems are installed throughout the building.

The service structure covers the core of daily living support: assistance with daily activities, medication management, and case management. For residents who need help coordinating outside appointments or getting to medical visits, that scheduling and transportation support is also built into the model. Social and recreational activities are part of the regular schedule.

Three meals and a snack are served daily. New York’s Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care has noted themes in staffing and staff credentials and dietary and food service through its inspection process.

Clinton Crest Manor is a state-licensed adult home in Penn Yan, not a Medicare-certified nursing home; families should confirm payment options directly with the facility. The walkable location and documented range of daily living services are the practical anchors of what this community offers.

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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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Maplewood Commons

1015 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY 10502
Overview of Maplewood Commons

At 1015 Saw Mill River Road in Ardsley, Westchester County, Maplewood Commons holds 80 beds in a licensed enriched housing program owned by ATR New York LH, Inc. The care range is notable: independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care all operate from one address.

Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the skilled nursing services on-site. Memory care runs as a distinct track alongside the independent and assisted living programs. Rehabilitation and respite care are available as separate service lines within the same community.

The Walk Score is 73, which puts Ardsley in a very walkable range with most daily errands accessible on foot. 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. Maplewood Commons is not Medicare-certified; payment options should be confirmed with the facility.

Maplewood Commons spans an unusually broad continuum for an 80-bed enriched housing program in Westchester County, from independent living through skilled nursing and memory care on a single campus. The licensed nurse staffing and walkable location round out a community designed to serve residents across multiple stages of care needs.

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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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Overview of The Cambridge

The Cambridge is a 40-bed assisted living and enhanced assisted living community at 4 West Main Street in downtown Cambridge, New York (Washington County). Adult Home, the facility is operated by ICC Management & Consulting, Inc., the parent company of The Mansion at South Union, a nearby assisted living facility. Twenty-four-hour nursing services are provided by licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. The downtown location places residents at zero distance to Cambridge city center.

The facility does not accept pets.

The community states a focus on personalized support, a nurturing environment, and community spirit. New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care inspection records show a recent compliance shift. The July 26, 2023 relicensure survey found zero deficiencies, indicating strong standing a year ago. The August 13, 2024 relicensure survey identified 13 deficiencies, marking a sharp reversal.

Over the two-year inspection period, the facility averaged 6.5 deficiencies per year, 27% worse than the New York state average of 5.1 per year.

August 2024 deficiency categories cluster heavily in food service (4 citations addressing labeling, documentation, storage, and sanitation); disaster and emergency planning (2 citations); and resident services (3 citations covering service delivery and documentation). Additional deficiencies address general provisions, personnel requirements, environmental standards, and admission and retention standards. Zero complaints have been filed, significantly better than the state average of 79. No enforcement actions, fines, or license suspensions have been imposed.

Ask directly about: what operational changes have been implemented since the clean July 2023 inspection to account for the 13 deficiencies found in August 2024; current food service audit and verification practices; emergency response protocols and staff training; resident services delivery and documentation systems; and how the facility monitors ongoing compliance. Request independent verification of corrective measure completion and current compliance status.

Families evaluating The Cambridge should request detailed corrective action documentation for the August 2024 relicensure deficiencies, specifically food service safety protocols and disaster and emergency preparedness procedures.

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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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