Central Assisted Living
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Queens, NY
Central Assisted Living
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Queens, NY
Central Assisted Living in Queens, NY, is an assisted living community that offers personal care, on-site therapy, and respite care. Operating for over 40 years, the community is dedicated to helping older adults maintain their independence. Healthy meals, housekeeping, linen services, medication assistance, and wellness checks are among the services provided to enrich residents’ living experience. Along with customized care plans, physician visits and a nursing team are also available to meet residents’ needs.
Live entertainment, community volunteering, and religious services are also conducted to ensure residents’ holistic well-being. Private and shared rooms, kitchenettes, and private baths are among the amenities available, providing residents with options to match their preferences. Its location in Queens is also near local amenities, hospitals, and public transportation, making it easier to access necessities and leisure. With its established history of caring and dedicated services, this assisted living community is a good option for senior living in New York.
186-bed community Rank #258 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 258th out of 748 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York SNFs. 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: 90 / 100 Rank #261 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st out of 1173 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyQueens
Central Assisted Living is legally operated by Central Assisted Living, LLC.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Private & Shared Residences
Spacious Open Floor Plans
Beautiful Kitchenettes
Private Baths
Balanced Meals
Private Phones With 24-Hour Switchboard
Cable With Flat Screen Tv’s
Ample Closet Space
ActivitiesPacked schedule full of organized recreational and educational activities.
Specific ProgramsPersonal Care Services, Onsite Therapy, Onsite Medical Clinic, Onsite Home Care, Wellness Checks, Housekeeping and Linen Services, Assistance with medications, Assistance with Activities of Daily Living, Counseling Center
Food DescriptionThree daily nutritious meals served at each resident’s leisure.
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 2020 · 6 years of data
0 enforcement actions
13 violations
14 inspections
Inspection Score
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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
2 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection score: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 2 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total inspections (56% above)
• Inspections with violations (25% above)
• Complaint visits (117% above) 4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (10% below)
• Violations per year (8% below)
• Violations per inspection (44% below)
• Inspection violation rate (18% below)
• Total inspections (56% above)
• Inspections with violations (25% above)
• Complaint visits (117% above) 4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (10% below)
• Violations per year (8% below)
• Violations per inspection (44% below)
• Inspection violation rate (18% below)
Latest Inspection
February 7, 2025
Other
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 14 | 9 | This facility has 56% more total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (14 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 56% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 36% | 44% | This facility has 8 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (36% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 8% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 13 | 6 | This facility has 117% more complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (13 vs. NY avg 6).↑ 117% worse |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 14.5 | This facility has 10% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (13 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 10% better |
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Violations per year
Average violations per year since 2020.
| 2.2 | 2.4 | This facility has 8% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (2.2 vs. NY avg 2.4).↓ 8% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 0.9 | 1.6 | This facility has 44% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.9 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 44% better |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 15 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 15 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
2
Admission Standards
NY avg: 0.5
3
Food and Service
NY avg: 1.1
1
Personnel
NY avg: 0.7
2
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
2
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
1
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
2
Residents Funds & Valuables
NY avg: 0.1
2
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 7, 2025 inspection cited one records and reports violation with plan of correction under review.
- September 20, 2023 renewal inspection found seven deficiencies in admission standards, food service, personnel, and records and reports.
- Multiple complaint investigations since 2020 found no violations or had deficiencies corrected with approved plans of correction.
Lawsuit overview for Central Assisted Living
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
2
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
2
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2017
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
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2017
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2017
Next Court Date
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
Apr 24, 2026
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
Apr 24, 2026Places of interest near Central Assisted Living
12.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Queens's city center to Central Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.11 miles to nearest hospital (One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Central Assisted Living in?
Central Assisted Living is in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens.
Is Central Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Central Assisted Living has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
How many beds does Central Assisted Living have?
Central Assisted Living has 186 beds.
Are there photos of Central Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Central Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Central Assisted Living?
(718) 471-7700 will put you in contact with the team at Central Assisted Living.
What county is Central Assisted Living located in?
Central Assisted Living is in Queens County.
Is Central Assisted Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Central Assisted Living is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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