Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills

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Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills is located at 108-25 Horace Harding, Forest Hills, NY, in Queens County. Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills is owned by Midway A.L., LLC, and is Enriched Housing Program by the New York Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care. The facility is active and houses 177 beds.

The community does not accept pets and is located 2.3 miles from Forest Hills city center

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills provides assisted living services with 24-hour staffing, including a full-time registered nurse, physical therapist, and occupational therapist on site. Services include rehabilitation services, respite care, daily scheduled activities, beauty and barber services, and specialized 24-hour care with a secured neighborhood. The facility operates a restaurant-style dining room serving kosher meals with 3 meals included daily. Medicaid is accepted, and the facility offers 24-hour emergency response.

The New York Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, conducted inspections over 6 years. The facility maintained 4.8 deficiencies per year, 6% better than the New York average of 5.1 per year. Recent complaint investigations in December 2024 and April 2025 both identified zero violations. The facility has received 6 complaints over the inspection period, representing 3.4 complaints per 100 occupied beds, significantly below the New York average of 49.9 per 100 occupied beds.

The inspection history demonstrates improvement following a significant deficiency cluster in June 2024, with sustained compliance in the most recent 2 complaint investigations.

The facility addressed substantial deficiencies during a June 2024 renewal inspection. That inspection identified 25 violations spanning resident protections, environmental standards, disaster and emergency procedures, personnel requirements, and admission and retention standards. Specific deficiency categories included personal allowances, general facility provisions, resident protections and supervision requirements, resident services medication management and supervision protocols, emergency response procedures, environmental standards maintenance and facility condition, and personnel background check compliance. Between the June 2024 renewal and the April 2025 complaint investigation, isolated violations appeared in separate complaint investigations and visits: July 2023 (1 environmental maintenance deficiency), April 2023 (1 disaster and emergency procedure deficiency), December 2022 (1 resident services supervision deficiency), and October 2021 (1 records and reports deficiency).

Complaint investigations from September 2020 through April 2025 were predominantly unsubstantiated or resulted in no violations. The December 2024 and April 2025 complaint investigations both found zero deficiencies. Verify with the New York Department of Health that all corrective actions from the June 2024 renewal inspection have been fully implemented and documented

The facility was involved in 1 civil negligence lawsuit filed in 2017, which was resolved via stipulation of discontinuance in September 2021. No active lawsuits are currently pending.

Families should scrutinize disaster and emergency response procedures and staff training, environmental maintenance, resident services supervision, medication management, and personnel background check procedures.

Bed community size
177-bed community Rank #274 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 274th 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.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: 56 / 100 Rank #738 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 738th 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.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 TypeEnriched Housing Program
StatusActive
CountyQueens
License Number590-S-307

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameMidway A.l., LLC

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour emergency response system

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

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Professional Trained Staff
Full-Time Registered Nurse
Full-Time Physical Therapist
Full-Time Occupational Therapist
Health And Wellness Program
Daily Scheduled Activities
Beauty/Barber Salon
Theatre
Specialized 24-Hour Care With Secured Neighborhood
ActivitiesDaily scheduled activities.
Specific ProgramsEnriched Housing Program, Medicaid assistance program, Trial Stay Program.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining room with delicious, nutritious kosher meals.

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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, citations, 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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.

9 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)

Rank #90 / 344 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 90th out of 344 homes in New York. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 344 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 92 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2020 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 5 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total citations (123% above)
• Citations per year (118% above)
• Citations per inspection (314% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above)
5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total inspections (44% below)
• Total complaints (92% below)
• Complaints per year (92% below)
• Complaints per bed (94% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
Latest Inspection April 10, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2913 This facility has 123% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (29 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 123% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2020. 4.82.2 This facility has 118% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (4.8 vs. NY avg 2.2).↑ 118% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 5.81.4 This facility has 314% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (5.8 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 314% worse

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. 59 This facility has 44% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 44% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 54 This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 100%44% This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse

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. 679 This facility has 92% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 92% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2020. 113.2 This facility has 92% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (1 vs. NY avg 13.2).↓ 92% better
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 0.030.50 This facility has 94% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.03 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 94% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators. 015 This facility has 100% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (0 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 100% better

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

  • April 10, 2025 complaint investigation found no violations and no complaints were substantiated.
  • June 13, 2024 renewal inspection cited 25 violations involving resident protections, environmental standards, disaster procedures, personnel, and admission standards.
  • Recent inspections from July 2023 to December 2024 showed isolated violations mainly in environmental standards, disaster procedures, and resident services.

Lawsuit overview for Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills

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. 0
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 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. 2017
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2017

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills

Who is the owner of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?

The legal owner and operator of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills is Midway A.L., LLC.

Is Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills in a walkable area?

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?

According to NY state health department records, Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills's license number is 590-S-307.

How many beds does Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills have?

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills has 177 beds.

Are there photos of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?

Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills is located at 108-25 Horace Harding.

What is the phone number of Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills?

(718) 760-4600 will put you in contact with the team at Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills.

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