Overview of Brookdale Vestal West

Located in Vestal, New York, Brookdale Vestal West is an enhanced memory care community that empowers residents to live life to the fullest. The dedicated team provides personalized support tailored to individual needs and preferences, offering assistance with daily tasks around the clock. The community features spacious and private apartments, comfortable common areas perfect for socializing, and a calendar filled with fun events and activities.

Through consistent care assignments, the staff provides meaningful experiences to help residents feel well-known. Brookdale Vestal West offers the Clare Bridge program for mid to late stages of dementia and the Solace program for advanced stages, providing compassionate care. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities, from gardening and painting to devotional services and crafting classes. The dining program creates a sense of belonging while offering healthy, delicious meals tailored to individual preferences and dietary needs.

Bed community size
65-bed community Rank #636 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 636th out of 748 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #860 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 860th out of 1173 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyBroome

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Vestal West is legally operated by Painted Post, LLC.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private Apartments
Welcoming Common Areas
Structured Daily Programs
24/7 Trained Staff
ActivitiesDaily activities include gardening, watercolor painting, chair yoga, devotional services, puzzles, and crafting classes
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$9,895 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining and housekeeping included; menus change daily with healthy options.
Brookdale Vestal West – Menu
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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 0 enforcement actions 5 violations 14 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

2 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #254 / 593 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 254th out of 593 homes in New York. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 593 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total inspections (56% above)
• Complaint visits (117% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Inspections with violations (at NY avg)
4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (66% below)
• Violations per year (66% below)
• Violations per inspection (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (34% below)
Latest Inspection June 6, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 149 This facility has 56% more total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (14 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 56% worse
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 44 This facility has inspections with violations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 29%44% This facility has 15 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (29% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 15% better Rank #125 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 125th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 136 This facility has 117% more complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (13 vs. NY avg 6).↑ 117% worse Rank #284 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 284th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 514.5 This facility has 66% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 66% better Rank #186 / 318 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 186th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Violations per year Info Average violations per year since 2021. 12.9 This facility has 66% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 2.9).↓ 66% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.41.6 This facility has 75% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.4 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 75% better Rank #138 / 318 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 138th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on June 6, 2025, found no violations or deficiencies.
  • Two violations related to resident services and supervision were cited on June 8, 2023, but no complaints were substantiated.
  • Repeated deficiencies in resident services and supervision appeared in multiple inspections from 2021 through 2023.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 100 / 252 / 378 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 5.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Vestal's city center to Brookdale Vestal West's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

Brookdale Vestal West
MC
Vestal (Plaza Drive)
65
Facility 65
NY AVG 160
Rank #636 / 748
Yes
42
Facility 42
NY AVG 63
Rank #860 / 1173
Painted Post, LLC
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #254 / 593
14
28.6%
Facility 28.6%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #125 / 318
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #186 / 318
0.4
Facility 0.4
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #138 / 318
Studio / Suite
Brookdale Castle Gardens
MC
AL
IL
Vestal (Ross Corners)
58
Facility 58
NY AVG 160
Rank #663 / 748
Yes
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 63
Rank #1066 / 1173
Hearth Management, L.l.c
93
Facility 93
NY AVG 83
Rank #97 / 593
8
37.5%
Facility 37.5%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #154 / 318
6
Facility 6
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #195 / 318
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #179 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Pavilion at Vestal
MC
NH
RC
Vestal
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 160
Rank #704 / 748
No
64
Facility 64
NY AVG 63
Rank #661 / 1173
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99
Facility 99
NY AVG 83
Rank #7 / 593
9
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
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in New York

Brookdale Vestal West is located in Vestal, New York.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
NY

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+
General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
NY

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+
General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
NY

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits
Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)
General NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.
NY

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits
Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Vestal West

What neighborhood is Brookdale Vestal West in?

Brookdale Vestal West is in the Plaza Drive neighborhood of Vestal.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Vestal West?

Brookdale Vestal West is legally operated by Painted Post, LLC.

Is Brookdale Vestal West in a walkable area?

Brookdale Vestal West has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Does Brookdale Vestal West have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Vestal West on this page.

How many beds does Brookdale Vestal West have?

Brookdale Vestal West has 65 beds.

Are there photos of Brookdale Vestal West?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Brookdale Vestal West in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Brookdale Vestal West?

Brookdale Vestal West is located at 421 Plaza Dr, Vestal, NY 13850.

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