Assisted living in New York

515 licensed homes, licensed capacity 49,905. Adult Home: 380. Assisted Living Residence: 261. Enhanced Assisted Living Residence: 210. Special Needs Assisted Living Residence: 201. Assisted Living Program: 160. Enriched Housing Program: 135. Some homes hold more than one license type.

From the official license list of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Adult Care Facilities (list dated September 1, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026). A license is not a rating: visit, ask questions and read the state inspection reports before you choose. In a medical emergency, call 911.

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Assisted living in New York by city

Common questions

How many assisted living homes are in New York?

The official license list of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Adult Care Facilities has 515 licensed homes in New York, with a combined licensed capacity of 49,905 (list dated September 1, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026).

Which cities in New York have the most licensed homes?

Brooklyn (21), New York (18), Rochester (14), Bronx (11) and Williamsville (9).

What license types does New York use for assisted living?

On this list: Adult Home (380), Assisted Living Residence (261), Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (210), Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (201), Assisted Living Program (160) and Enriched Housing Program (135).

How do I check a home’s inspections?

Each home’s page links to the state’s license record or search, where the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Adult Care Facilities publishes inspection and complaint reports when available.

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Source: New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Adult Care Facilities, list dated September 1, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026. All state sources