Assisted living / New York / Smithtown
Whisper Woods of Smithtown
71 Saint Johnland Rd, Smithtown, NY 11787 · Suffolk County · (631) 320-3181
Adult home · licensed for 136 residents · Licensed since 2018 · Operator: BSL Smithtown Operations, Inc.
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 700-F-957 · See the state record
The record in brief
Whisper Woods of Smithtown is an adult home, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 136 beds on its operating certificate, including 136 ALR, 136 EALR, 38 SNALR.
The Department of Health reports that the operator received no citations from any inspection between April 1, 2022 and 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 0 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 73 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "The Operator of this facility received no citations from any inspection from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026."
July 17, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 31, 2025Relicensure Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
April 29, 2022Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
April 12, 2022Relicensure 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) | 136 | July 2018 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 136 | July 2018 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 38 | July 2018 |
Whisper Woods of Smithtown 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. Whisper Woods of Smithtown's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR $5,000 per month private, $4300 Semi-private SNALR $10,000 per month private, $9000 Semi-private EALR $15,000 per month, private (no Semi-private available)
Lowest monthly rent in the filing: $4,300. 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.benchmarkseniorliving.com
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: BSL Smithtown Operations, Inc..
Other assisted living nearby
- St. Johnland Assisted LivingKings Park, 1.4 mi · 100 residents · 5 violations
- Sunrise of SmithtownSmithtown, 2.9 mi · 104 residents · 6 violations
- Artis Senior Living of CommackCommack, 3.6 mi · 64 residents · 7 violations
- Amber Court of SmithtownNesconset, 4.2 mi · 186 residents · 11 violations
- Birchwood SuitesEast Northport, 4.3 mi · 95 residents · 29 violations
- The Bristal at Lake GroveLake Grove, 5.0 mi · 155 residents · 6 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- St. Johnland Nursing CenterKings Park, 1.2 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars
- St. Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation CSmithtown, 2.6 mi · 3 of 5 CMS stars
- Brookside Multicare Nursing CenterSmithtown, 2.7 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing CareSmithtown, 2.8 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare CenterSt. James, 4.2 mi · 4 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 Whisper Woods of Smithtown licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 700-F-957, adult home, since July 20, 2018 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Whisper Woods of Smithtown care for?
- Its licence is for 136 residents.
- Has Whisper Woods of Smithtown had violations?
- The New York State Department of Health reports no citations from any inspection from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.
- How much does Whisper Woods of Smithtown cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent from $4,300 a month: ALR $5,000 per month private, $4300 Semi-private SNALR $10,000 per month private, $9000 Semi-private EALR $15,000 per month, private (no Semi-private available) Care level charges are extra.
- Does Whisper Woods of Smithtown offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 38 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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