The W Assisted Living at Riverdale
Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Bronx, NY

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale

Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Bronx, NY

Overview of The W Assisted Living at Riverdale

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale provides one of the high quality personalized care and memory care in the Bronx. The community offers different levels of care, and are taken care of by their own licensed nurse ready to accommodate any needs of each resident. Because they mainly focus on dementia/memory care, the community is filled with caregivers and have on-site clinicians to help with residents who have Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
The community also provides amenities and programs to help residents with activities for residents to enhance their mental and physical capacities. The W Assisted Living encourages individuality among residents and honors each resident’s capability while altogether forging meaningful relationships with staff and residents. 

Bed community size
256-bed community Rank #102 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 75 / 100 Rank #530 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 530th 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.

About this community

Awards

Rated #1 in NYS for Quality of Care by the AHCA & NCAL

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyBronx
AccreditationsNCAL, AHCA

Ownership & Operating Entity

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale is legally operated by Elener Associates, LLC.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-hour support staff, round-the-clock security.

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaAdults 55 years and older, may be younger in specific situations.
Minimum Age55+
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Exercise Room
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Personal Care
Activities
Wellness Program
Specific Programsindividualized recreation programs

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$1,705 per month

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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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 0 enforcement actions 36 violations 22 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, 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.

8 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #436 / 593 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 436th out of 593 homes in New York. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 593 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 75 out of 100. Letter grade C. 8 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

Since 2023 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 6 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (148% above)
• Violations per year (150% above)
• Total inspections (144% above)
• Inspections with violations (200% above)
• Inspection violation rate (25% above)
• Complaint visits (217% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Violations per inspection (at NY avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection May 27, 2025 Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.

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. 229 This facility has 144% more total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (22 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 144% worse
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 124 This facility has 200% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (12 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 200% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 55%44% This facility has 11 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (55% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 11% worse Rank #212 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 212th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 196 This facility has 217% more complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (19 vs. NY avg 6).↑ 217% worse Rank #306 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 306th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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. 3614.5 This facility has 148% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (36 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 148% worse Rank #308 / 318 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 308th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Violations per year Info Average violations per year since 2023. 124.8 This facility has 150% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (12 vs. NY avg 4.8).↑ 150% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.61.6 This facility has violations per inspection in line with the New York average (1.6 vs. NY avg 1.6).— At avg Rank #248 / 318 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 248th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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

  • May 27, 2025 inspection found only one deficiency related to records and reports, showing improvement from prior surveys.
  • June 6, 2024 renewal inspection cited 16 deficiencies across admission standards, resident services, personnel, environmental standards, and emergency planning.
  • Multiple complaint investigations from 2023 to early 2025 showed recurring issues with resident services and records, but no substantiated complaints or immediate jeopardy.

Lawsuit overview for The W Assisted Living at Riverdale

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. 2
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 2
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. 2024
Next Court Date Info Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases. May 14, 2026

Places of interest near The W Assisted Living at Riverdale

Address 4.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bronx's city center to The W Assisted Living at Riverdale's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.74 miles to nearest hospital (Englewood Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Bronx

The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale
AL
NC
Bronx (North Riverdale)
256
Facility 256
NY AVG 160
Rank #102 / 748
No
75
Facility 75
NY AVG 63
Rank #530 / 1173
Elener Associates, LLC
75
Facility 75
NY AVG 83
Rank #436 / 593
22
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #212 / 318
36
Facility 36
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #308 / 318
1.6
Facility 1.6
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #248 / 318
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Atria Riverdale
AL
IL
MC
The Bronx (Riverdale)
204
Facility 204
NY AVG 160
Rank #162 / 748
Yes
95
Facility 95
NY AVG 63
Rank #132 / 1173
Atr New York Lh, Inc
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 83
Rank #42 / 593
6
50%
Facility 50%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #188 / 318
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #155 / 318
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #144 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Parkview Home For Adults
AL
The Bronx (East Bronx)
118
Facility 118
NY AVG 160
Rank #465 / 748
No
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 63
Rank #287 / 1173
Parkview Hfa, Inc
72
Facility 72
NY AVG 83
Rank #480 / 593
12
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #232 / 318
32
Facility 32
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #304 / 318
2.7
Facility 2.7
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #293 / 318
-A+
RiverSpring Living
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
PC
Bronx (North Riverdale)
35
Facility 35
NY AVG 160
Rank #726 / 748
No
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 63
Rank #788 / 1173
The Hebrew Home For The Aged At Riverdale-1
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #286 / 318
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 318
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #200 / 318
-A+
Riverspring Assisted Living
AL
Bronx (North Riverdale)
35
Facility 35
NY AVG 160
Rank #726 / 748
No
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 63
Rank #788 / 1173
The Hebrew Home For The Aged At Riverdale-1
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #286 / 318
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 318
1.0
Facility 1.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #200 / 318
-A+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale is located in Bronx, New York.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about The W Assisted Living at Riverdale

What neighborhood is The W Assisted Living at Riverdale in?

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale is in the North Riverdale neighborhood of Bronx.

Who is the owner of The W Assisted Living at Riverdale?

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale is legally operated by Elener Associates, LLC.

Is The W Assisted Living at Riverdale in a walkable area?

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How many beds does The W Assisted Living at Riverdale have?

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale has 256 beds.

Are there photos of The W Assisted Living at Riverdale?

Yes — there are 51 photos of The W Assisted Living at Riverdale in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The W Assisted Living at Riverdale?

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale is located at 6355 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471.

What is the phone number of The W Assisted Living at Riverdale?

(718) 549-3300 will put you in contact with the team at The W Assisted Living at Riverdale.

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