The New Homestead Home
The New Homestead Home
Operated by New Homestead Home for Adults, Inc., The New Homestead Home is a 163-bed assisted living community at 82-45 Grenfell Street in Kew Gardens, Queens. It has served older adults for 32 years in a mid-rise building where residents can select private or semi-private rooms.
The really walkable neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 89. Most daily errands are then accessible on foot. This high walkability bolsters occupants and visiting family members in easily navigating the surrounding area. Daily life is anchored by housekeeping services, social and recreational activities, and building-wide security systems. Such amenities help build a structured living environment, highlighting daily comfort and community engagement.
Deficiencies in admission standards, resident protections, environmental standards, and record-keeping practices have been flagged by state inspections. All noted issues have had correction plans submitted to the state health department and are pending review.
An on-site tour by families considering The New Homestead Home is a good way to understand its living spaces, room options, and daily culture.
163-bed community Rank #288 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 288th 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.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
32 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 89 / 100 Rank #285 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 285th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyQueens
The New Homestead Home is legally operated by New Homestead Home for Adults, Inc.
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
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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (10% above)
• Inspections with violations (350% above)
• Inspection violation rate (64% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (47% below)
• Total complaints (92% below)
• Complaints per year (92% below)
• Total violations (10% above)
• Inspections with violations (350% above)
• Inspection violation rate (64% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (47% below)
• Total complaints (92% below)
• Complaints per year (92% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 18 | 9 | 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 |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 18 | 4 | This facility has 350% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (18 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 350% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 100% | 61% | This facility has 39 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (100% vs. NY avg 61%).↑ 39% worse Rank #293 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 293rd 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. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 6 | This facility has complaint visits in line with the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 6).— At avg Rank #237 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 237th 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
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 23 | 21 | This facility has 10% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (23 vs. NY avg 21).↑ 10% worse Rank #256 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 256th 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. |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 1.3 | 2.44 | This facility has 47% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.3 vs. NY avg 2.44).↓ 47% better Rank #167 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th 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. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 23 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 23 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.
1
Admission Standards
NY avg: 0.5
3
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
1
General Provisions
NY avg: 0.2
12
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
1
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
4
Residents Funds & Valuables
NY avg: 0.1
1
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 79 | This facility has 92% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 92% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2025.
| 6 | 79 | This facility has 92% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 92% better |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Security Systems
Places of interest near The New Homestead Home
0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kew Gardens's city center to The New Homestead Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.75 miles to nearest hospital (Emergency department - Long Island Jewish Forest Hills)
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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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Queens Adult Care Center | AL NH SNF | Queens (Elmhurst) | 352
Facility
352
NY AVG
160
Rank
#39 / 736 | No |
97
Facility
97
NY AVG
64
Rank
#80 / 1,150 | Hofgur, LLC | 30 | 7%
Facility
7%
NY AVG
60.9%
Rank
#38 / 323 | 29
Facility
29
NY AVG
6
Rank
#321 / 323 | 10
Facility
10
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#175 / 323 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.4
Rank
#43 / 323 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
| Elm York Assisted Living | AL | East Elmhurst (Flushing) | 262
Facility
262
NY AVG
160
Rank
#96 / 736 | No |
57
Facility
57
NY AVG
64
Rank
#724 / 1,150 | Elm York LLC | 1 | 0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
60.9%
Rank
#1 / 323 | 13
Facility
13
NY AVG
6
Rank
#295 / 323 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 323 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NY AVG
2.4
Rank
#1 / 323 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
| Boulevard ALP | AL HC NH | Queens (Flushing) | 239
Facility
239
NY AVG
160
Rank
#129 / 736 | No |
92
Facility
92
NY AVG
64
Rank
#221 / 1,150 | Queens Boulevard Alp LLC | 4 | 50%
Facility
50%
NY AVG
60.9%
Rank
#164 / 323 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
6
Rank
#169 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#59 / 323 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NY AVG
2.4
Rank
#73 / 323 | Private Rooms | - |
| Atria Kew Gardens | AL IL MC | Queens (Richmond Hill) | 175
Facility
175
NY AVG
160
Rank
#272 / 736 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
NY AVG
64
Rank
#285 / 1,150 | Atr New York Lh, Inc | 7 | 29%
Facility
29%
NY AVG
60.9%
Rank
#80 / 323 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#216 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#59 / 323 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.4
Rank
#43 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The New Homestead Home | AL | Kew Gardens | 163
Facility
163
NY AVG
160
Rank
#288 / 736 | No |
89
Facility
89
NY AVG
64
Rank
#285 / 1,150 | New Homestead Home For Adults, Inc | 18 | 100%
Facility
100%
NY AVG
60.9%
Rank
#293 / 323 | 6
Facility
6
NY AVG
6
Rank
#237 / 323 | 23
Facility
23
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#256 / 323 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
NY AVG
2.4
Rank
#167 / 323 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
Frequently Asked Questions about The New Homestead Home
Who is the owner of The New Homestead Home?
The New Homestead Home is legally operated by New Homestead Home for Adults, Inc.
Is The New Homestead Home in a walkable area?
The New Homestead Home has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has The New Homestead Home been in business?
The New Homestead Home has been operating for approximately 32 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The New Homestead Home?
No, The New Homestead Home has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The New Homestead Home have?
The New Homestead Home has 163 beds.
Has The New Homestead Home had any violations?
The New Homestead Home has had 23 reported violations since 2025 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of The New Homestead Home?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The New Homestead Home in the photo gallery on this page.
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