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 The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights

Considerably the only modernized and luxurious senior housing in Brooklyn, The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights has indeed set the standard of living for independent living, assisted living, and memory care in the borough. The Watermark has done this to ensure a wonderful and hassle-free experience during their stay; they want to promote a fun-filled experience for seniors because staff ensures that residents can each grow and live a purposeful life during their golden years. Residents at The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights are encouraged to cultivate a lifestyle that is in proportion to their freedom and assistance.

The Brooklyn Heights branch of the senior living community provides nothing but the renowned Watermark service. While they offer thoughtful amenities such as The W Room, an elegant dining room with a two-story bar; Willow and Clark Cafe, a coffee shop designed with hints of European style; Biblio, a library and wine bar; Indulge, a salon spa; and performance arts center– just to name a few of what the upscale community provides. With these, they have undoubtedly showcased creative and exquisite amenities which, when added on top of their thoughtful services, seal the confirmation of the extraordinary care in store at The Watermark. Seniors gain resort-like services while balanced with receiving wonderful help from the staff.

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Overview of Downtown Brooklyn Nursing and Rehabilitation

The Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to helping residents achieve optimal health and wellness through the use of advanced technology and personalized strategies. The staff is highly skilled and always welcoming, and the center’s food is of exceptional quality. The center offers a wide range of services, including 24-hour skilled nurse care, physician services, specialist services, therapies, short and long-term rehab, therapeutic recreation, post-operative care, and more.

With the Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, residents can rest assured that they are in good hands. The center’s comprehensive approach to healthcare and personalized attention ensures that each individual receives the care and support they need to thrive.

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Keepsake Village at Greenpoint

138 Old Liverpool Rd, Liverpool, NY 13088
Overview of Keepsake Village at Greenpoint

Live the best of your golden years with Keepsake Village at Greenpoint, an exceptional community in Liverpool, NY, specializing in memory care. Those with cognitive conditions receive exceptional care for their memory-related needs from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. With purposely built and spacious accommodations, residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted to improve residents’ cognition and living experiences. Mealtimes promote social interactions with delicious and well-balanced meals, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation to medical appointments are provided for residents’ convenience and safety. Residents create meaningful moments amidst the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

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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 Brookdale East Niskayuna

Brookdale Niskayuna is located at 2861 Troy-Schenectady Road in Niskayuna, New York. The assisted living community helps residents maintain their passions and independence as they age. Brookdale Niskayuna provides personalized support with daily tasks like dressing and medication management, allowing residents to focus on pursuing their interests, whether it’s taking a crafting class, trying a fitness program, or socializing with friends.

The community offers a variety of pet-friendly apartment floor plans, with most utilities and maintenance included. Residents can take advantage of scheduled transportation services and find comfort knowing that staff is available 24/7 for emergencies. Brookdale Niskayuna’s enhanced assisted living program helps with daily personal needs like bathing and mobility, giving residents the confidence to live their best life. The activities calendar is filled with choices, from happy hours and movie matinees to craft classes and bingo. The dining program provides exceptional experiences with healthy, delicious meals and a private dining room for special occasions

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Overview of Brookdale Niskayuna

Located in Niskayuna, New York, Brookdale Niskayuna is an assisted living community that helps residents maintain their passions and independence as they age. The community provides personalized support with daily tasks like dressing and medication management, allowing residents to focus on pursuing their interests, whether it’s taking a crafting class, trying a fitness program, or socializing with friends. Brookdale Niskayuna offers a variety of pet-friendly apartment floor plans, with most utilities and maintenance included.

Residents can take advantage of scheduled transportation services and find comfort knowing that staff is available 24/7 for emergencies. The community’s enhanced assisted living program helps with daily personal needs like bathing and mobility, giving residents the confidence to live their best life. Brookdale Niskayuna’s activities calendar is filled with choices, from happy hours and movie matinees to craft classes and bingo. The dining program provides exceptional experiences with healthy, delicious meals and a private dining room for special occasions.

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Overview of Brookdale Bellevue

Located in Syracuse, New York, Brookdale Bellevue is a beautiful adult home and memory care community for seniors. Tucked into a wooded area, the community provides a peaceful and calming backdrop for residents to enjoy the outdoors and wildlife. Brookdale Bellevue offers a sense of belonging, with inviting common areas and a dining program that includes personal assistance and dementia-friendly menus.

The community’s adult home program provides a resort-style lifestyle, with housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, and assistance with daily tasks. For memory care residents, Brookdale Bellevue offers a daily path of engagement with skill-strengthening activities that promote a sense of purpose. Through gentle guidance and visual reminders, the staff helps residents preserve their identity and sense of self. With 24/7 staff availability, convenient amenities, and a location near shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities, Brookdale Bellevue aims to create a comfortable and supportive environment for its residents.

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Overview of Sunrise of Crestwood

Nestled in Yonkers, New York, Sunrise of Crestwood stands as an award-winning community, offering an exceptional blend of assisted living, memory care, and personalized services like the Terrace Club and Dignity Home Care. This remarkable community boasts premier exterior and interior spaces, enveloped by beautifully landscaped grounds and a serene atmosphere that radiates comfort and tranquility.

With a variety of floorplans to choose from, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites, residents have the freedom to select a living space that perfectly suits their needs. The community embraces pet-friendly living, ensuring that furry companions are valued members of the community too. In addition to well-appointed rooms, Sunrise of Crestwood features activity rooms, social areas, and scheduled transportation services, making daily life convenient and enjoyable. With dedicated team members available 24 hours a day, residents can trust in the reliability and support of this exceptional senior living community. 

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Overview of Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Argyle is a small town in Washington County, about as far upstate as you can get while still being in New York. Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare sits on Route 40 there, a 122-bed nursing home and memory care facility with a Walk Score of 25. Transportation is required for almost everything; this is rural, and that is the baseline expectation for anyone considering a placement here.

What the data does show is a facility running close to full. Occupancy sits at 96.5 percent, and the average length of stay is 192 days. That is a long-stay population. This is not primarily a rehab-and-discharge facility; it is a place where people tend to stay.

Memory care is a confirmed care type, which is consistent with that picture. The facility also has a doctor on staff, 24-hour nursing coverage, and a pet-friendly policy.

Named programs include RehabStrong™, a Nutrition Program, and Health Programs. Rehabilitation and short-term rehab services are also on record.

Nursing care totals 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day. LPNs carry the largest individual share at 1 hour and 1 minute, registered nurses contribute 28 minutes, and nurse aides add 2 hours and 2 minutes.

New York’s Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, handles oversight. Inspections here have tended to address emergency preparedness and resident rights and protections. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, operated by Washington Operations Associates, LLC.

Washington Center is a long-term, memory-care-capable nursing facility in rural Washington County, suited for residents who need sustained skilled nursing and dementia support, with the practical advantage of broad payment acceptance and on-site physician coverage.

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Overview of Home of the Good Shepherd

Walker’s paradise is not a label that typically fits a senior care address, but the Church Street neighborhood in Saratoga Springs earns exactly that, with a Walk Score of 97. Home of the Good Shepherd, a 42-bed assisted living and memory care community, is at 390 Church Street. The facility is in Saratoga County, owned by The Church Aid of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Town of Saratoga Springs, Inc.

Care covers assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care, with nursing care, rehabilitation services, and respite care also available. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are on-site around the clock. The building is wheelchair accessible.

Activities include social events, exercise classes, and creative workshops. Dining services are available on-site, which complements a location where residents also have walkable access to the broader Saratoga Springs neighborhood.

Inspections are overseen by New York’s Department of Health and Office of Aging and Long Term Care. State review has historically focused on medication management.

Home of the Good Shepherd serves older adults in Saratoga Springs who need assisted living or memory care with clinical staffing built in. The combination of a walkable urban address, round-the-clock nursing, and enhanced assisted living capacity gives the facility a profile that stands apart from most senior care settings in the region.

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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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