New York City has 83 licensed adult care facilities. 17 of them hold a state Assisted Living Residence licence. Unlike nursing homes, assisted living has no federal star ratings, so we won’t pretend to rank them by quality. This page sorts them by what the state licence allows them to do for someone with dementia.
10 assisted living residences to tour first
Ranked by memory-care (SNALR) capacity, then enhanced (age-in-place) capacity. These homes can keep a resident as dementia progresses, so a parent should not have to move again a year later.
- #1 · Manhattan
Sunrise at East 56th
139 East 56th Street, New York 10022 · (212) 479-1200
182 assisted living beds · 182 enhanced · 112 memory care (SNALR)
Operator: GWC-East 56th Street Inc.
- #2 · Manhattan
Inspir Carnegie Hill
1802 2nd Avenue, New York 10128 · (646) 978-9040
158 assisted living beds · 125 enhanced · 80 memory care (SNALR)
Operator: Inspir Carnegie Hill, LLC
- #3 · Manhattan
The 80th Street Residence
430 East 80th Street, New York 10075 · (212) 717-8888
70 assisted living beds · 70 enhanced · 70 memory care (SNALR)
Operator: Upper East Side Senior Residence, LLC
- #4 · Staten Island
Sunrise of Staten Island
801 Narrows Road, Staten Island 10304 · (718) 727-8498
121 assisted living beds · 121 enhanced · 54 memory care (SNALR)
Operator: SZR New York LH, Inc.
- #5 · Brooklyn
The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights
21 Clark Street, Brooklyn 11201 · (347) 343-4900
256 assisted living beds · 100 enhanced · 52 memory care (SNALR)
Operator: Brooklyn Operating Company, LLC
- #6 · Queens
Atria Kew Gardens
117-01 84th Avenue, Kew Gardens 11418 · (718) 441-0300
175 assisted living beds · 47 enhanced · 43 memory care (SNALR)
Operator: ATR New York LH, Inc.
- #7 · Brooklyn
Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay
2211 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn 11235 · (718) 616-1850
189 assisted living beds · 189 enhanced · 41 memory care (SNALR)
Operator: GWC-Sheepshead Bay, Inc.
- #8 · Manhattan
305 West End Assisted Living
305 West End Avenue, New York 10023 · (212) 874-5000
200 assisted living beds · 60 enhanced · 40 memory care (SNALR)
Operator: 305 West End Avenue Operating LLC
- #9 · The Bronx
Atria Riverdale
3718-3726 Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverdale 10463 · (718) 432-2448
195 assisted living beds · 55 enhanced · 40 memory care (SNALR)
Operator: ATR New York LH, Inc.
- #10 · Brooklyn
Sunrise at Mill Basin
5905 Strickland Avenue, Brooklyn 11234 · (718) 444-2600
142 assisted living beds · 142 enhanced · 39 memory care (SNALR)
Operator: GWC-Mill Basin, Inc.
Every licensed assisted living residence in NYC (17)
| Residence | Borough | Address | ALR beds | Enhanced | Memory care | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise at Mill Basin | Brooklyn | 5905 Strickland Avenue | 142 | 142 | 39 | (718) 444-2600 |
| Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay | Brooklyn | 2211 Emmons Avenue | 189 | 189 | 41 | (718) 616-1850 |
| The Belvedere | Brooklyn | 5110 19th Avenue | 200 | 50 | 32 | (718) 223-1800 |
| The Waterford on the Bay | Brooklyn | 2900 Bragg Street | 147 | 147 | 38 | (718) 891-8400 |
| The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights | Brooklyn | 21 Clark Street | 256 | 100 | 52 | (347) 343-4900 |
| 305 West End Assisted Living | Manhattan | 305 West End Avenue | 200 | 60 | 40 | (212) 874-5000 |
| Inspir Carnegie Hill | Manhattan | 1802 2nd Avenue | 158 | 125 | 80 | (646) 978-9040 |
| Inspir Carnegie Hill | Manhattan | 1802 2nd Avenue | 100 | 50 | 0 | (646) 978-9040 |
| Sunrise at East 56th | Manhattan | 139 East 56th Street | 182 | 182 | 112 | (212) 479-1200 |
| The 80th Street Residence | Manhattan | 430 East 80th Street | 70 | 70 | 70 | (212) 717-8888 |
| Atria Kew Gardens | Queens | 117-01 84th Avenue | 175 | 47 | 43 | (718) 441-0300 |
| Brandywine Assisted Living at The Savoy | Queens | 55-15 Little Neck Parkway | 160 | 160 | 37 | (718) 423-7900 |
| Seaview Manor, LLC | Queens | 210 Beach 47th Street | 118 | 0 | 0 | (718) 471-1311 |
| Sutton Gardens, LLC | Queens | 147-02 34th Avenue | 47 | 47 | 0 | (718) 461-1923 |
| Sunrise of Staten Island | Staten Island | 801 Narrows Road | 121 | 121 | 54 | (718) 727-8498 |
| The Brielle at Seaview | Staten Island | 140 Friendship Lane | 188 | 188 | 26 | (917) 281-6810 |
| Atria Riverdale | The Bronx | 3718-3726 Henry Hudson Parkway | 195 | 55 | 40 | (718) 432-2448 |
Assisted living that accepts Medicaid: the Assisted Living Program (39)
New York’s Assisted Living Program (ALP) is the main way Medicaid pays for assisted living. It covers services for people who would otherwise qualify for a nursing home. These are the NYC facilities with ALP beds:
| Facility | Borough | Address | ALP beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Court of Brooklyn | Brooklyn | 650 East 104th Street | 125 | (718) 649-0700 |
| Assisted Living at Jennings Hall | Brooklyn | 260 Powers Street | 40 | (718) 782-3390 |
| Brookdale Hospital Medical Center ALP | Brooklyn | 558-578 Rockaway Parkway | 43 | (718) 240-6225 |
| Brooklyn Adult Care Center | Brooklyn | 2830 Pitkin Avenue | 200 | (718) 235-0900 |
| Brooklyn Boulevard ALP | Brooklyn | 636 Louisiana Avenue | 184 | (718) 557-0777 |
| Garden of Eden Assisted Living Program | Brooklyn | 1608-1620 Stillwell Avenue | 200 | (718) 236-5757 |
| Kings Adult Care Center | Brooklyn | 2255 Cropsey Avenue | 200 | (718) 266-5858 |
| Mermaid Manor Home for Adults | Brooklyn | 3602 Mermaid Avenue | 199 | (718) 266-2100 |
| Moffat Gardens ALP, Inc | Brooklyn | 22 Moffat Street | 30 | (718) 366-3800 |
| Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center | Brooklyn | 1250-1270 67th Street | 88 | (718) 232-2322 |
| Oceanview Manor Home for Adults | Brooklyn | 3010 West 33rd Street | 176 | (718) 996-1500 |
| The Waterford on the Bay | Brooklyn | 2900 Bragg Street | 53 | (718) 891-8400 |
| VillageCare at 46 and Ten | Manhattan | 510 West 46th Street | 89 | (212) 977-4600 |
| Vista on 5th | Manhattan | 1261 Fifth Avenue | 127 | (212) 534-6464 |
| Boulevard ALP | Queens | 71-61 159th Street | 200 | (718) 969-8102 |
| Castle Senior Living at Forest Hills | Queens | 108-25 Horace Harding | 138 | (718) 760-4600 |
| Central Assisted Living, LLC | Queens | 1509 Central Avenue | 186 | (718) 471-7700 |
| Elm York Home for Adults | Queens | 100-30 Ditmars Boulevard | 200 | (718) 446-7900 |
| Long Island Living Center | Queens | 431 Beach 20th Street | 124 | (718) 327-2700 |
| Madison York Assisted Living Community, LLC | Queens | 112-14 Corona Avenue | 200 | (718) 699-4100 |
| Madison York Home for Adults | Queens | 61-80 Woodhaven Boulevard | 200 | (718) 446-4300 |
| Queens Adult Care Center | Queens | 80-08 45th Avenue | 200 | (718) 639-1800 |
| Seaview Manor, LLC | Queens | 210 Beach 47th Street | 118 | (718) 471-1311 |
| Surfside Manor Home for Adults, LLC | Queens | 95-02 Rockaway Beach Boulevard | 199 | (718) 945-5500 |
| Eger Harbor House, Inc. | Staten Island | 110 Meisner Avenue | 75 | (718) 554-8700 |
| Harbor Terrace Adult Home and Assisted Living | Staten Island | 110 Henderson Avenue | 200 | (718) 727-8100 |
| Lakeside Manor Home for Adults, Inc. | Staten Island | 797 Brighton Avenue | 200 | (718) 720-9600 |
| Mariners Residence, Inc. | Staten Island | 2099 Forest Avenue | 200 | (718) 720-8800 |
| New Broadview Home for Adults | Staten Island | 70 Father Capodanno Boulevard | 125 | (718) 273-8900 |
| Amber Court of Pelham Gardens | The Bronx | 1800 Waring Avenue | 178 | (718) 379-4400 |
| Bronxwood | The Bronx | 799 East Gun Hill Road | 177 | (718) 881-9100 |
| Claremont Village ALP | The Bronx | 1160 Teller Avenue | 70 | (718) 293-1500 |
| Morningside at Home Assisted Living Program | The Bronx | 1000 Pelham Parkway South | 40 | (718) 409-8266 |
| New Fordham Arms Assisted Living | The Bronx | 2915 Williamsbridge Road | 35 | (718) 655-3433 |
| Rebekah Rehab Assisted Living Program, Inc. | The Bronx | 1050 Havemeyer Avenue | 56 | (718) 863-6200 |
| RiverSpring Assisted Living | The Bronx | 5901 Palisades Avenue | 35 | (718) 581-1780 |
| St. Vincent de Paul Assisted Living Program | The Bronx | 900 Interval Avenue | 59 | (917) 645-9200 |
| The New Jewish Home University Avenue Assisted Living | The Bronx | 2553 University Avenue | 72 | (347) 418-4270 |
| The W Assisted Living at Riverdale Home for Adults | The Bronx | 6355 Broadway | 200 | (718) 549-3300 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ALR, EALR and SNALR in New York?
An Assisted Living Residence (ALR) provides housing, meals and help with daily activities. An Enhanced ALR (EALR) can keep a resident who needs more help, such as with walking or continence, so they can age in place. A Special Needs ALR (SNALR) is licensed to serve people with dementia, and it is the only kind of assisted living in New York that may advertise memory care.
Does New York rate assisted living facilities with stars?
No. Medicare star ratings exist only for nursing homes. For assisted living, ask the facility for its most recent NYS Department of Health inspection report and check its licence in the state directory.
Next: who pays for assisted living and memory care.
Sources and method
Nursing home ratings, staffing, inspection and fine figures are from the CMS Care Compare Provider Information dataset (CMS processing date 2026-10-01). Assisted living and memory care licences are from the New York State Department of Health Adult Care Facility Directory. Ratings change monthly, so check each facility’s current Care Compare page before you decide. No facility paid to appear here, and the reviews are written from inspection data. They are not resident testimonials.