Assisted living / New York / Cortland
Walden Place
839 Bennie Rd, Cortland, NY 13045 · Cortland County · (607) 756-8101
Adult home · licensed for 86 residents · Licensed since 2002 · Operator: SL Walden, LLC
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 210-F-030 · See the state record
The record in brief
Walden Place is an adult home, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 86 beds on its operating certificate, including 86 ALR, 86 EALR, 20 SNALR.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 10 violations from 21 inspections; the latest report was issued on March 2, 2026.
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.
On the state's assisted living quality page it has 0 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 32 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 10 violations resulted from 21 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 14 inspections resulting in no violations."
March 2, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
October 28, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
September 12, 2025Other Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Records and reports
August 1, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
June 16, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 26, 2025Relicensure, Complaint, Follow-up Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 26, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
February 20, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 29, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 28, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 16, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
December 13, 2024Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Admission and retention standards.
November 1, 2024Relicensure, Complaint Survey · 3 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Resident protections
- §Resident services
- §Medication management.
October 25, 2024Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Admission and retention standards.
September 26, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
August 13, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
May 24, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
June 6, 2023Relicensure Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Resident services
March 1, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 1, 2023Complaint Survey · 2 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Resident services
- §Resident services
January 18, 2023Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Environmental standards
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) | 86 | July 2016 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 86 | July 2016 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 20 | July 2016 |
Walden Place 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. Walden Place's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR/EALR Studio $5,049 per month private, ALR/EALR 1 BDR $7,151 per month private, SNALR $8,670 per month private (no semi-private available), Respite $315/day, Second person $1,000 per month
Lowest monthly rent in the filing: $5,049. Care level charges and other fees are extra; the residency agreement lists them.
Source: Consumer Summary (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.waldenplace.net
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: SL Walden, LLC.
Other assisted living nearby
- Elizabeth Brewster HouseHomer, 5.2 mi · 45 residents · 17 violations
- Kendal at IthacaIthaca, 15 mi · 36 residents · 2 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Guthrie Cortland Medical CenterCortland, 3.3 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterCortland, 3.7 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars
- Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterCortland, 4.3 mi · 4 of 5 CMS stars
- Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care FacGroton, 7.8 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars
- Northwoods Rehab and Nursing Center at MoraviaMoravia, 15 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 Walden Place licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 210-F-030, adult home, since January 11, 2002 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Walden Place care for?
- Its licence is for 86 residents.
- Has Walden Place had violations?
- 10 violations from 21 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does Walden Place cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent from $5,049 a month: ALR/EALR Studio $5,049 per month private, ALR/EALR 1 BDR $7,151 per month private, SNALR $8,670 per month private (no semi-private available), Respite $315/day, Second person $1,000 per month Care level charges are extra.
- Does Walden Place offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 20 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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