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Westchester Center For Independent And Assisted Living in Yonkers, NY

Westchester Center For Independent And Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Yonkers, NY.

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Westchester Center For Independent And Assisted Living in Yonkers, NY

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  • Interior

    An elegantly decorated lobby with comfortable seating and chandeliers.
  • Bedroom

    A simple bedroom with a single bed, nightstand, and closet.
  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed and wooden furniture, featuring two pieces of artwork on the wall.
  • Dining

    An elegant dining room with chandeliers and neatly set tables.
  • Lighting

    A cozy library room with bookshelves, comfortable chairs, and warm lighting.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy library room featuring bookshelves, a table with chairs, and a fireplace.
  • Lobby

    A luxurious lobby with a large chandelier and an elegant water feature against a marble wall.
  • Chandelier

    An elegant dining area with tables neatly set for guests.
  • Conference Room

    An empty conference room with arranged chairs and a carpeted floor.
  • Billiards

    A cozy billiard room featuring a pool table and cues with elegant seating.

75 Stratton Street South, Yonkers, NY 10701

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 95 reviews
5 stars
68
4 stars
18
3 stars
0
2 stars
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1 stars
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Westchester Center For Independent And Assisted Living Costs & Pricing

At Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living, the monthly costs for accommodations reflect a competitive positioning within both Westchester County and the broader New York state landscape. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $5,000 per month, which is notably lower than the county average of $5,983 but slightly above the state average of $4,389. In comparison, studio apartments are offered at $5,500 per month - again more affordable than Westchester County's average of $5,326 while still exceeding the typical state cost of $4,532. This pricing structure indicates that Westchester Center provides an attractive option for those seeking quality independent or assisted living services in a region where costs can be considerably high.

Floor plansWestchester Center For Independent And Assisted LivingWestchester CountyNew York
Semi-Private$5,000$5,983$4,389
Studio$5,500$5,326$4,532

Overall Review of Westchester Center For Independent And Assisted Living

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, kind, and responsive.

Across the reviews, families highlight staff warmth, helpfulness, and follow-through when they’re dealing with day-to-day needs. Multiple reviewers also describe communication that helps families feel comfortable, along with staff members who seem to know residents well by name. Residents and families mention supportive help from caregivers and nurses, and several say the community helped during transitions or changes in health.

common 14 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a frequent point

Many reviewers say the community stays clean and well maintained.

A large share of reviewers praise the facility as clean, bright, and well kept, often mentioning rooms and common areas. A few reviews also contrast this with other places they’ve seen, describing the environment as more comfortable day to day. There are also negative cleanliness-related comments, including complaints about pests and rooms described as dirty, so expectations can vary.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents commonly mention activities, recreation, and outings.

Several reviews say residents are participating rather than staying idle, with references to recreation staff, movie nights, and group activities in shared spaces. Families also describe planned routines like supermarket trips and day-to-day social time. A few reviewers mention a desire for more activity programming or ongoing engagement, which adds a note to how consistently activities meet everyone’s needs.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Medication and safety concerns recur

Some reviews raise serious concerns about medication handling.

While many families are pleased with care, a handful of reviews describe medication problems, including wrong medication administration and insulin-related issues. Those same reviews express that families felt the concerns weren’t handled quickly or effectively. Because these accounts involve patient safety, it’s worth asking specific questions about medication management processes before committing.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food, routines, and environment concerns

A few reviews describe issues with food options and building conditions.

Some negative reviews mention meal preferences or dietary limitations, including concerns about low-salt options. Other complaints involve building conditions such as pests and no-heat periods, which can directly affect comfort and safety. On the positive side, many families praise meals and supportive routines, so these complaints appear inconsistent across reviews.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 195 resident community capacity 195 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • LaGuardia (11 miles away) LaGuardia (11 miles away)
  • Westchester Cty (12 miles away) Westchester Cty (12 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (22 miles away) John F Kennedy International (22 miles away)
  • Newark International (23 miles away) Newark International (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Yonkers, New York, offers a convenient and vibrant community for senior living. With multiple pharmacies, transportation options including nearby train stations, parks for leisurely strolls, a variety of restaurants to enjoy meals, cafes for socializing, theaters for entertainment, places of worship for spiritual fulfillment, and reputable physicians and hospitals for medical needs. The area provides easy access to essential services and amenities that cater to the needs of older adults looking for a comfortable and active lifestyle.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Value Drugs Eastchester (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro North - Bronxville Train Station (2.2 miles)
  • Metro North - Mt Vernon East Train Station (3.2 miles)
  • Metro North - Riverdale Station (3.2 miles)
  • Pelham Station (4.2 miles)
  • Metro North - Dobbs Ferry Train Station (4.8 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Inwood/207th St (5.6 miles)
  • MTA Fordham Metro-North Station (5.6 miles)

Parks

  • Uniontown Playground (2.8 miles)
  • Riverdale Park (3.8 miles)
  • Tallman Mountain State Park (5.3 miles)
  • Inwood Hill Park (5.4 miles)
  • Memorial Park (6.2 miles)
  • Hart's Brook Park & Preserve (6.6 miles)
  • Flat Rock Brook Nature Center (6.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Last Stop Bar & Grill (3.1 miles)
  • Harvest on Hudson (3.9 miles)
  • Serafina (4.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.7 miles)
  • Hudson Social (4.8 miles)
  • The 9W Market (5.3 miles)
  • The Filling Station (5.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Cafe Zeppieri (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.1 miles)
  • State Of The Art Coffee (8.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers (3.9 miles)
  • AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13 (5.9 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Shops At Riverside 9 (8.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Riverdale Minyan (4 miles)

Physicians

  • Park Medical Group PA (4.3 miles)
  • Babra Saeed (7.3 miles)
  • Kayal Orthopedic - Westwood (7.8 miles)
  • Orangetown Pediatric Associates (7.8 miles)
  • Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital (7.8 miles)
  • Northeast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Orangeburg (8 miles)
  • Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center (8.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital (5.1 miles)
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital (5.1 miles)
  • Bronx VA Medical Center (5.4 miles)
  • St Barnabas Hospital (6.2 miles)
  • Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion (7.8 miles)
  • Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center (7.8 miles)
  • Milstein Hospital Building (7.8 miles)

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