The Ambassador of Scarsdale
Assisted Living · White Plains, NY
The Ambassador of Scarsdale
Assisted Living · White Plains, NY
Overview of The Ambassador of Scarsdale
Located in the heart of White Plains, New York, The Ambassador of Scarsdale offers exceptional assisted living. With a wealth of experience, their dedicated and compassionate team excels in providing unparalleled care. Just a short half-hour train ride from Manhattan, this facility exudes upscale charm and empowers residents with a vibrant atmosphere.
The elegant furnishings and thoughtfully designed common areas create a welcoming ambiance, complemented by a plethora of engaging activities. Set in a secure garden setting, the facility not only offers top-notch assisted living but also provides memory care and independent living services. Residents enjoy the convenience of on-site specialty medical services, including neurology, cardiology, pulmonary, and sleep studies. Moreover, the community features a cinema, library, business center, fireplace, and billiard room, ensuring a rich and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.
Types of Care at The Ambassador of Scarsdale
Assisted Living
144-bed community Rank #359 / 752Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 359th out of 752 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #904 / 1167Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 904th out of 1167 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyWestchester
The Ambassador of Scarsdale is legally operated by KARP Scarsdale, LLC.
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
6 violations
3 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. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical New York score; 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. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.
A- · Well above the New York average for assisted living residences.
New York assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. Well above the New York average for assisted living residences.
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (43% above) 7 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (54% below)
• Violations per year (55% below)
• Total inspections (67% below)
• Inspections with violations (80% below)
• Inspection violation rate (35% below)
• Violations per inspection (53% below)
• Complaint visits (50% below)
• Violations per inspection (43% above) 7 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (54% below)
• Violations per year (55% below)
• Total inspections (67% below)
• Inspections with violations (80% below)
• Inspection violation rate (35% below)
• Violations per inspection (53% below)
• Complaint visits (50% below)
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.
| 3 | 9 | This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 67% better |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 1 | 5 | This facility has 80% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 5).↓ 80% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 33% | 51% | This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (33% vs. NY avg 51%).↓ 18% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations recorded per inspection.
| 2 | 4.3 | This facility has 53% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 4.3).↓ 53% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 50% better |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 13 | This facility has 54% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 54% better |
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Violations per year
Average violations per year since 2020.
| 1 | 2.2 | This facility has 55% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 2.2).↓ 55% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 2 | 1.4 | This facility has 43% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 43% worse |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 6 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 6 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.
3
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
2
Food and Service
NY avg: 1.1
1
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsLawsuit overview for The Ambassador of Scarsdale
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
2 Disposed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
2 Disposed
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2020
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
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2021
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2021What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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4.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from White Plains's city center to The Ambassador of Scarsdale's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 10.29 miles to nearest hospital (Phelps Hospital)
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The Ambassador of Scarsdale is located in White Plains, New York.
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | White Plains | 137 | Yes | 22 | Shp Vi Greenburgh Operator Inc. | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tarrytown | 107 | No | 40 | Bv Tarrytown Operator, LLC | - | - | - | - | - | Private Rooms |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Ambassador of Scarsdale
What neighborhood is The Ambassador of Scarsdale in?
The Ambassador of Scarsdale is in the Scarsdale neighborhood of White Plains.
Who is the owner of The Ambassador of Scarsdale?
The legal owner and operator of The Ambassador of Scarsdale is KARP Scarsdale, LLC.
Is The Ambassador of Scarsdale in a walkable area?
The Ambassador of Scarsdale has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How many beds does The Ambassador of Scarsdale have?
The Ambassador of Scarsdale has 144 beds.
What is the phone number of The Ambassador of Scarsdale?
(914) 428-3782 will put you in contact with the team at The Ambassador of Scarsdale.
What county is The Ambassador of Scarsdale located in?
The Ambassador of Scarsdale is in Westchester County.
Is The Ambassador of Scarsdale Medicare or Medicaid certified?
The Ambassador of Scarsdale is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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