Walden Place
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Cortland, NY
Walden Place
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Cortland, NY
Conveniently located in the neighborhood of Cortland, NY, Walden Place is a charming senior living community designed to provide excellent assisted living, memory care, and short term care. The community ensures that residents are well-cared for and comfortable by offering a reliable team of care professionals trained to offer them various services and assistance with their daily living activities. Residents find a comforting and relaxing living space with an array of carefully designed accommodations offered to give them a living environment that matches their preferences and needs.
Various amenities like a beauty and barber shop, complimentary Wi-Fi, a library, and an outdoor patio area are offered, combined with an array of planned activities for a fulfilling and vibrant living experience. Thanks to the community’s ideal location, the residents enjoy easy access to local attractions, shops, restaurants, and quality hospitals for a convenient lifestyle. Here, residents are sure to enjoy the retirement life they deserve.
Types of Care at Walden Place
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite Care
86-bed community Rank #553 / 751Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 553rd out of 751 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: 33 / 100 Rank #937 / 1168Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 937th out of 1168 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 TypeAdult Home
CountyCortland
Walden Place is legally operated by SL Walden, 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 2021 · 5 years of data
1 enforcement action
9 violations
18 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.
Below the New York average for assisted living residences.
New York assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 62 out of 100. Letter grade D-. Below the New York average for assisted living residences.
Enforcement Actions
Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.
Since 2021
1
enforcement action
This facility has 1 enforcement action. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.
- October 15, 2021 #ACF-21-091
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 2022 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total inspections (100% above)
• Inspections with violations (20% above)
• Complaint visits (150% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (31% below)
• Violations per year (30% below)
• Violations per inspection (64% below)
• Inspection violation rate (35% below)
• Violations per inspection (29% below)
• Total inspections (100% above)
• Inspections with violations (20% above)
• Complaint visits (150% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (31% below)
• Violations per year (30% below)
• Violations per inspection (64% below)
• Inspection violation rate (35% below)
• Violations per inspection (29% below)
Latest Inspection
April 9, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Inspections
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This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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18 | 9 | This facility has 100% more total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (18 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 100% worse |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
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6 | 5 | This facility has 20% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 5).↑ 20% worse |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
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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.
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0.5 | 0.7 | This facility has 29% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NY avg 0.7).↓ 29% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
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15 | 6 | This facility has 150% more complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (15 vs. NY avg 6).↑ 150% worse |
Violations
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This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (9 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 31% better |
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Violations per year
Average violations per year since 2022.
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2.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 30% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (2.3 vs. NY avg 3.3).↓ 30% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
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0.5 | 1.4 | This facility has 64% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NY avg 1.4).↓ 64% better |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 9 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 9 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
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
1
Medication Management
NY avg: 0.4
1
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
4
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
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.
The most recent inspection on April 9, 2025, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies related mainly to admission and retention standards, resident services, and medication management. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated, with no fines or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Prior reports noted isolated issues with environmental standards and resident protections, but no immediate jeopardy or license actions occurred. The inspection history suggests improvement over time, with recent inspections consistently free of deficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsLawsuit overview for Walden Place
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.
7
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
7
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
2
2 active
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
2
2 active
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
4
4 Disposed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
4
4 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.
2011
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2011
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2025
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2025
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
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4.0 miles from city center
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Walden Place is located in Cortland, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Walden Place
What neighborhood is Walden Place in?
Walden Place is in the South Cortland neighborhood of Cortland.
Who is the owner of Walden Place?
The legal owner and operator of Walden Place is SL Walden, LLC.
Is Walden Place in a walkable area?
Walden Place has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How many beds does Walden Place have?
Walden Place has 86 beds.
What is the address of Walden Place?
Walden Place is located at 839 Bennie Rd, Cortland, NY 13045, United States.
What is the phone number of Walden Place?
(607) 756-8101 will put you in contact with the team at Walden Place.
What county is Walden Place located in?
Walden Place is in Cortland County.
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