Assisted living / New York / East Northport
Birchwood Suites
423 Clay Pitts Road, East Northport, NY 11731 · Suffolk County · (631) 368-5252
Adult home · licensed for 95 residents · Licensed since 1991 · Operator: Birchwood Suites Operator LLC
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 700-F-943 · See the state record
The record in brief
Birchwood Suites is an adult home, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 95 beds on its operating certificate, including 95 ALR, 78 EALR, 17 SNALR, 10 Respite, 10 Day care.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 29 violations from 24 inspections; the latest report was issued on March 31, 2026.
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.
On the state's assisted living quality page it has 2 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 53 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 29 violations resulted from 24 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 15 inspections resulting in no violations."
March 31, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 4, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
February 4, 2026Relicensure Survey · 8 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Under Review
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December 19, 2025Complaint Survey · 6 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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October 21, 2025Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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July 28, 2025Complaint Survey · 4 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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March 25, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
November 1, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
July 18, 2024Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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July 5, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
June 20, 2024Relicensure, Complaint Survey · 6 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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June 6, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
April 25, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 22, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 1, 2024Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Under Review
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April 13, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
April 10, 2023Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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February 2, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 19, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
December 14, 2022Other Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
December 9, 2022Other Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
October 4, 2022Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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September 23, 2022Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
August 1, 2022Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
Enforcement actions
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.
Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.
New York's assisted living quality measures
Source: New York State Department of Health, Assisted Living Residence Quality, read October 8, 2026. The page's third measure, confirmed complaint allegations, was not listed in its table when we read it.
Memory care
| Certification on the operating certificate | Beds | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Residence (ALR) | 95 | February 2018 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 78 | February 2018 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 17 | February 2018 |
| Respite beds | 10 | July 1991 |
| Adult day care | 10 | July 1991 |
Birchwood Suites is certified for memory care in New York's terms. What memory care certification means.
A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov
An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov
Costs
New York requires each assisted living residence to file a Consumer Summary with its starting rent for each licence and certification, and the Department of Health posts it. Birchwood Suites's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR $7,500 per month private, $4,800 per month semi-private EALR $7,500 per month private, $5,500 per month semi-private SNARL $8000 per month private, $6,000 per month semi-private
Lowest monthly rent in the filing: $4,800. Care level charges and other fees are extra; the residency agreement lists them.
Source: Consumer Summary (PDF), residency agreement (PDF), on the Department of Health's Assisted Living Residence Quality page, read October 8, 2026.
Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov
Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov
Website listed by the Department of Health: www.birchwoodal.com
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: Birchwood Suites Operator LLC.
Other assisted living nearby
- Atria East NorthportEast Northport, 1.2 mi · 155 residents · 6 violations
- Fairlawn Adult Home, Inc.East Northport, 1.6 mi · 30 residents · 5 violations
- The Bristal at East NorthportEast Northport, 2.3 mi · 166 residents · 2 violations
- Artis Senior Living of CommackCommack, 2.4 mi · 64 residents · 7 violations
- Missionary Sisters of St. BenedictHuntington, 2.5 mi · 60 residents · 0 violations
- Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner ResidenceCommack, 2.7 mi · 200 residents · 7 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCommack, 2.8 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- St. Johnland Nursing CenterKings Park, 3.9 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars
- Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterHuntington, 4.7 mi · 4 of 5 CMS stars
- St. Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation CSmithtown, 5.5 mi · 3 of 5 CMS stars
- Brookside Multicare Nursing CenterSmithtown, 5.6 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
If you have a concern
NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.
New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov
To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov
Common questions
- Is Birchwood Suites licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 700-F-943, adult home, since July 15, 1991 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Birchwood Suites care for?
- Its licence is for 95 residents.
- Has Birchwood Suites had violations?
- 29 violations from 24 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does Birchwood Suites cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent from $4,800 a month: ALR $7,500 per month private, $4,800 per month semi-private EALR $7,500 per month private, $5,500 per month semi-private SNARL $8000 per month private, $6,000 per month semi-private Care level charges are extra.
- Does Birchwood Suites offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 17 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.
Sources
- Licence and capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
- Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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