Braemar at Medford
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Medford, NY

Braemar at Medford

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Medford, NY

Overview of Braemar at Medford

Enjoy the best of your later years with Braemar at Medford, a blissful retreat set in charming Medford, NY, offering assisted living services. As a 200-bed residence, the community strives to provide the highest quality of care and support alongside cozy and beautifully designed studio and two-bedroom accommodation for residents to live comfortably in their golden years. Housekeeping and linen services are also provided for residents to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Enrich your retirement with fun-filled activities and engaging programs tailored to your leisure and wellness. With healthy and delicious restaurant-style style dining, residents can rest assured of meeting their dietary needs and preferences. The community also features top-notch amenities, including a library, a golf putting green, a beauty salon, and serene walking paths, ideal for residents’ recreation and socialization.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 200 Rank #164 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 164th out of 736 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #987 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 987th out of 1,150 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountySuffolk

Ownership & Operating Entity

Braemar at Medford is legally operated by Medford Hamlet Llc.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour monitored emergency call system.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Café
Bar
Salon
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Walking Paths
Garden
Gazebo
Putting Green
Library
Individualized Climate Controls
Studio And Two-Bedroom Living Units With Kitchens
ActivitiesLifestyle activities calendar available
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs, Activities Programming
Religious ServicesMulti-denominational 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 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.

Overall vs. NY average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (89% below)
• Violations per inspection (96% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (81% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (80% 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. 189 This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the New York average (18 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more
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. 11%57% This facility has 46 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (11% vs. NY avg 57%).↓ 46% better Rank #41 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 41st out of 323 homes we track in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 323 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 166 This facility has had 167% more complaint visits than the New York average (16 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 167% more Rank #305 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 305th out of 323 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 323 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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. 218 This facility has 89% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 89% better Rank #59 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 59th out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 323 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.12.23 This facility has 96% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.1 vs. NY avg 2.23).↓ 96% better Rank #31 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 31st out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 323 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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. 1679 This facility has 80% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (16 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 80% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2026. 1679 This facility has 80% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (16 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 80% better

Lawsuit overview for Braemar at Medford

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. 1
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 1
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. 2023
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2023
Last Scheduled Court Date Info Most recent court appearance scheduled on record. Court dates are captured when the report is compiled and are not updated as dockets move, so later hearings may have been set since. Aug 03, 2026

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed Studio

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Building Type: 2-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Managed by Tracy Moodie

Administrator

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Braemar at Medford

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Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Medford's city center to Braemar at Medford's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Atria Riverdale
AL
IL
MC
The Bronx (Riverdale)
204
Facility 204
NY AVG 160
Rank #157 / 736
Yes
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 64
Rank #131 / 1,150
Atr New York Lh, Inc6
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #164 / 323
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #86 / 323
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #73 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Braemar at Medford
AL
MC
Medford
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #164 / 736
No
27
Facility 27
NY AVG 64
Rank #987 / 1,150
Medford Hamlet LLC18
11%
Facility 11%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #41 / 323
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #59 / 323
0.1
Facility 0.1
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #31 / 323
1 Bed / 2 Bed Studio-
The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living
AL
MC
Brooklyn (Sheepshead Bay)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #164 / 736
No
78
Facility 78
NY AVG 64
Rank #492 / 1,150
The Palm Beach Home For Adults, LLC5
20%
Facility 20%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #52 / 323
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #31 / 323
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #34 / 323
Deluxe, Private, Semi-Private-
Whisper Woods of Smithtown
AL
MC
Smithtown (Town Of Smithtown)
136
Facility 136
NY AVG 160
Rank #370 / 736
Yes
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 64
Rank #1,003 / 1,150
Bsl Smithtown Operations, Inc1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #1 / 323
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 323
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #1 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedC-
Sunrise of Holbrook
AL
MC
Holbrook (Town Of Islip)
109
Facility 109
NY AVG 160
Rank #475 / 736
Yes
40
Facility 40
NY AVG 64
Rank #877 / 1,150
Gwc - Holbrook, Inc5
20%
Facility 20%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #52 / 323
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #31 / 323
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #34 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-

Frequently Asked Questions about Braemar at Medford

Who is the owner of Braemar at Medford?

Braemar at Medford is legally operated by Medford Hamlet Llc.

Is Braemar at Medford in a walkable area?

Braemar at Medford has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Braemar at Medford?

No, Braemar at Medford has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Braemar at Medford have?

Braemar at Medford has 200 beds.

Has Braemar at Medford had any violations?

Braemar at Medford has had 2 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of Braemar at Medford?

Yes — there are 25 photos of Braemar at Medford in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Braemar at Medford?

Braemar at Medford is located at 1529 N Ocean Ave, Medford, NY 11763.

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