Assisted living / New York / White Plains
The Ambassador at Scarsdale
9 Saxon Woods Road, White Plains, NY 10605 · Westchester County · (914) 428-3782
Enriched housing program · licensed for 144 residents · Licensed since 2015 · Operator: KARP Scarsdale, LLC
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 800-S-153 · See the state record
The record in brief
The Ambassador at Scarsdale is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 144 beds on its operating certificate, including 144 ALR, 75 EALR, 28 SNALR.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 6 violations from 3 inspections; the latest report was issued on September 16, 2024.
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 49 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 6 violations resulted from 3 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 2 inspections resulting in no violations."
September 16, 2024Relicensure, Complaint Survey · 6 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Under Review
- §Resident services
- §Food service
- §Food service
- §Environmental standards
- §Environmental standards
- §Structural and environmental standards.
December 8, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
September 14, 2023Complaint 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) | 144 | May 2024 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 75 | May 2024 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 28 | May 2024 |
The Ambassador at Scarsdale 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. The Ambassador at Scarsdale's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR $14,525 per month Private SNALR $16,290 per month private, $15,290 Semi-private EALR $14,525 per month
Lowest monthly rent in the filing: $14,525. 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
Family price reports
What does it cost here?
No family price figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different families, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If your family pays this home's bill, your report helps start one.
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: KARP Scarsdale, LLC.
Other assisted living nearby
- The Bristal at White PlainsWhite Plains, 2.6 mi · 190 residents · 0 violations
- The KensingtonWhite Plains, 2.8 mi · 130 residents · 24 violations
- Sunnydale HomeMamaroneck, 2.8 mi · 17 residents · 48 violations
- Marian WoodsHartsdale, 3.8 mi · 50 residents · 3 violations
- Sunrise of CrestwoodYonkers, 4.4 mi · 116 residents · 26 violations
- Brightview HarrisonHarrison, 4.4 mi · 99 residents · 0 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- White Plains Center for Nursing Care, L L CWhite Plains, 2.6 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- The OsbornRye, 2.7 mi · 4 of 5 CMS stars
- Martine Center for Rehabilitation and NursingWhite Plains, 3.0 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- Sarah Neuman Center for Rehabilitation and NursingMamaroneck, 3.1 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- Epic Rehabilitation and Nursing at White PlainsWhite Plains, 3.5 mi · 3 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 The Ambassador at Scarsdale licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 800-S-153, enriched housing program, since April 2, 2015 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can The Ambassador at Scarsdale care for?
- Its licence is for 144 residents.
- Has The Ambassador at Scarsdale had violations?
- 6 violations from 3 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does The Ambassador at Scarsdale cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent from $14,525 a month: ALR $14,525 per month Private SNALR $16,290 per month private, $15,290 Semi-private EALR $14,525 per month Care level charges are extra.
- Does The Ambassador at Scarsdale offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 28 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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