Amber Court of Pelham Gardens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bronx, NY

Amber Court of Pelham Gardens

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bronx, NY
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Amber Court of Pelham Gardens accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Amber Court of Pelham Gardens

A proud member of the Amber Court, Pelham Garden boasts affordable senior living to live your golden years with a peaceful mind and in an oasis-like setting in the Bronx suburban area. Seniors are welcomed with warmth and comfort as they are treated like family. Amber Court understands that most of their residents are not financially well-off, so management proudly offers affordable care and has been exalted with their fine service. As a community that accepts Medicaid and Medicare, families of the residents and/or seniors themselves can rest easy knowing that they can still stay at Amber Court even when they’re finances cannot fully afford it anymore. 
Residents can gather together like a bunch of family when eating at the community’s own restaurant-style dining room and lounges; or enjoy good weather at their outdoor patio. At most times, seniors can feel like they’re on a vacation because of how hospitable the staff are with their service. The location of Amber Court is situated in the neighborhood of Pelham, and is accessible to a few highways, as well as tourist attractions like the Bronx Zoo and the Botanical Gardens where residents can visit during their outings or off-site activities. 

Bed community size
200-bed community Rank #165 / 737Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 737 homes in New York for bed count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #717 / 1149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 717th out of 1149 homes in New York for walk score. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyBronx

Ownership & Operating Entity

Amber Court of Pelham Gardens is legally operated by Judith Lynn Home for Adults, LLC.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24 hour supervision & security.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Garden
Patio
Recreation Area
Salon
Transportation
Game Room
Movie Theater
Furnished & Air-Conditioned Accommodations
Relaxing & Socializing Lounges
Specific ProgramsMedical Supervision, Housekeeping & Laundry Services, Fitness Center, Salon & Barber Services, Religious Services, Live Entertainment & Outings
Religious Services

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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.

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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

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

Rank #293 / 616 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 293rd out of 616 homes in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 616 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2021
1 enforcement action

This facility has 1 enforcement action. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.

  • August 12, 2021 #ACF-21-056

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 2026 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (75% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (9% below)
• Total complaints (96% below)
• Complaints per year (96% below)

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 59 This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the New York average (5 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 24 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 40%44% This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (40% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 4% better Rank #127 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 127th out of 316 homes in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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. 36 This facility has had 50% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (3 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer Rank #153 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 316 homes in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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. 214.5 This facility has 86% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 86% better Rank #62 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 62nd out of 316 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 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 #69 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 69th out of 316 homes in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 379 This facility has 96% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 96% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2026. 379 This facility has 96% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 96% better

Lawsuit overview for Amber Court of Pelham Gardens

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 4
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 1
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 3
Since Info Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure. 2020
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2024
Next Court Date Info Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases. May 11, 2026

Managed by Shlomo Pines

Executive Director

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bronx's city center to Amber Court of Pelham Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.99 miles to nearest hospital (Calvary Hospital)

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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Amber Court of Pelham Gardens
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Studio / Semi-Private Rooms-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Amber Court of Pelham Gardens is located in New York City, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York City.

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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 Amber Court of Pelham Gardens

What neighborhood is Amber Court of Pelham Gardens in?

Amber Court of Pelham Gardens is in the Pelham Gardens neighborhood of Bronx.

Who is the owner of Amber Court of Pelham Gardens?

Amber Court of Pelham Gardens is legally operated by Judith Lynn Home for Adults, LLC.

Is Amber Court of Pelham Gardens in a walkable area?

Amber Court of Pelham Gardens has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Amber Court of Pelham Gardens?

No, Amber Court of Pelham Gardens has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Amber Court of Pelham Gardens have?

Amber Court of Pelham Gardens has 200 beds.

Has Amber Court of Pelham Gardens had any violations?

Amber Court of Pelham Gardens has had 2 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of Amber Court of Pelham Gardens?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Amber Court of Pelham Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

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