The W Assisted Living at Riverdale
Nursing Home · 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. 

(718) 549-3300
Bed community size
256-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 75 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyBronx

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

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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 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 2023 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 8 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (177% above)
• Violations per year (179% above)
• Violations per inspection (14% above)
• Total inspections (144% above)
• Inspections with violations (140% above)
• Inspection violation rate (8% above)
• Violations per inspection (167% above)
• Complaint visits (217% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection May 27, 2025 Other

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. 3613 This facility has 177% more total violations than a typical New York nursing home (36 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 177% worse
Violations per year Info Average violations per year since 2023. 124.3 This facility has 179% more violations per year than a typical New York nursing home (12 vs. NY avg 4.3).↑ 179% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.61.4 This facility has 14% more violations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (1.6 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 14% 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. 229 This facility has 144% more total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (22 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 144% worse
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 125 This facility has 140% more inspections with violations than a typical New York nursing home (12 vs. NY avg 5).↑ 140% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 55%51% This facility has 4 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York nursing home (55% vs. NY avg 51%).↑ 4% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations recorded per inspection. 1.60.6 This facility has 167% more violations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (1.6 vs. NY avg 0.6).↑ 167% worse
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 nursing home (19 vs. NY avg 6).↑ 217% worse

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

The most recent inspection on May 27, 2025, identified one deficiency related to records and reports. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving resident services, records and reports, admission standards, and resident funds and valuables. Complaint investigations did not result in any substantiated complaints, and no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Prior reports noted multiple issues with environmental standards, personnel, and disaster planning as well. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with documentation and resident services, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.

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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 2 active
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

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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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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in New York

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale is located in Bronx, 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 legal owner and operator of The W Assisted Living at Riverdale is 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.

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.

What county is The W Assisted Living at Riverdale located in?

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale is in Bronx County.

Is The W Assisted Living at Riverdale Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The W Assisted Living at Riverdale is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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