Amber Court

A Three-Generation, Family-Owned Approach to Affordable Assisted Living

Amber Court is a family-owned assisted living company based in Westbury, New York, providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care across New York and New Jersey. Founded in 1968 by Alfred and Judith Schonberger, Amber Court is today led by second-generation family members Raphael Weiss and Robert Snyder. The company positions itself around affordability and continuity of care, including a Medicaid-funded Assisted Living Program designed to let residents remain in their community even if their personal funds are later depleted.

Visit the official Amber Court website to learn more about the company's communities and philosophy.

Company at a Glance

●       Headquarters: Westbury, New York (the company's original and flagship community; no separate corporate office address is publicly listed)

●       Founded: 1968, by Alfred and Judith Schonberger

●       Current leadership: Raphael Weiss, CFO and Managing Director, and Robert Snyder, COO and Managing Director

●       Approximate portfolio size: 8 communities

●       States served: New York and New Jersey

●       Care and lifestyle options: Independent living, assisted living, and memory care

●       Official website: ambercourtal.com

Senior Living and Care Options

Amber Court communities offer a residential, assisted living model built around an “aging in place” philosophy. Depending on the community, options may include:

●       Independent and residential-style living

●       Assisted living, including personal care assistance and on-site medical supervision

●       Memory care, offered through The Alcove program at select communities

●       A Medicaid-funded Assisted Living Program (ALP) for residents who qualify

Not every Amber Court community offers every service; memory care through The Alcove, for example, is currently offered at the company's Westbury and Lake Ronkonkoma communities rather than portfolio-wide. Families should confirm current care levels, Medicaid acceptance, and availability directly with the specific community. Families can also review independent living, assisted living, and memory care options near them on Senior Care Finder.

What Makes Amber Court Different?

A Three-Generation Family Legacy

Amber Court has been family-owned since its founding in 1968 by Alfred and Judith Schonberger. The company is now led by second-generation family members Raphael Weiss and Robert Snyder, who have publicly described the business as guided by the same family philosophy of dignity, respect, and compassionate care that shaped its founding.

An “Aging in Place” Model Backed by Medicaid Continuity

Amber Court's communities are built around an aging-in-place orientation, allowing many residents to remain in the same community as their needs change over time. The company also offers a Medicaid-funded Assisted Living Program intended to let qualifying residents continue living at Amber Court even if their personal assets are later depleted, which the company frames as a form of financial peace of mind not always available at other assisted living communities.

Affordable, Value-Focused Positioning

Amber Court positions itself specifically around affordability relative to many other assisted living operators in the New York metro area and Long Island, emphasizing competitive pricing and Medicaid acceptance alongside its care model. Families comparing options should still confirm current pricing and Medicaid bed availability directly with each community, since availability can vary.

Signature Programs and Services

The Alcove is Amber Court's dedicated memory care program, currently offered within the company's Westbury and Lake Ronkonkoma communities. The Alcove provides a private, secure setting designed specifically for residents living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other memory-related conditions, along with a higher level of personal assistance for residents with more complex needs. Availability of The Alcove is limited to the communities offering it; families interested in memory care should confirm current availability directly. Learn more on the official Amber Court website.

Life at an Amber Court Community

Amber Court describes its communities as family-like, residential settings rather than institutional facilities. Depending on the community, residents may find:

●       Restaurant-style dining and private or semi-private rooms

●       On-site hair and barber services

●       Recreation areas, lounges, and, at some locations, a rooftop conservatory

●       On-site medical supervision, including physician visits and medication management

●       Activities such as gardening clubs, cooking classes, and games

Because amenities and building age vary by community, families are encouraged to tour a specific location and ask directly about current room availability, Medicaid bed availability, and which care levels are offered on site.

What Residents and Families Say

Ratings for individual Amber Court communities on Senior Care Finder vary by location; The Esplanade at Palisades shows a rating of 4.9 out of 5, while Amber Court of Elizabeth shows a rating of 4.2 out of 5. Recurring positive themes in available feedback include attentive, caring staff, a family-like atmosphere, and the value of Medicaid acceptance for families concerned about affordability. Some feedback for individual communities, particularly older buildings, raises concerns about room size and building maintenance, which appears tied to specific properties rather than a portfolio-wide pattern. Amber Court does not have a single portfolio-wide review rating, so families should review ratings and comments for the specific community they are considering.

Leadership

Raphael Weiss serves as CFO and Managing Director of Amber Court. As a second-generation family leader, he has described the company's approach as rooted in treating residents and their care as a family responsibility.

Robert Snyder serves as COO and Managing Director of Amber Court, also representing the company's second generation of family leadership.

Amber Court does not maintain a separate leadership directory page. Visit the official Amber Court About page for current company and leadership information.

Recent News, Growth, and Recognition

Amber Court Adds The Esplanade at Palisades to Its Portfolio

Amber Court's portfolio now includes The Esplanade at Palisades, a Rockland County, New York, community with roots dating back to World War II-era senior services, now operating as part of the Amber Court family of communities. The addition extends Amber Court's footprint into Rockland County, adjacent to Bergen County, New Jersey, and Westchester County, New York.

Read more from Amber Court's own community page for The Esplanade at Palisades. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amber Court? Amber Court is a family-owned assisted living company based in Westbury, New York, providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care across communities in New York and New Jersey.

Where is Amber Court headquartered? Amber Court's flagship community is in Westbury, New York; no separate corporate headquarters address is publicly listed.

Who owns or operates Amber Court? Amber Court was founded in 1968 by Alfred and Judith Schonberger and is now led by second-generation family members Raphael Weiss (CFO and Managing Director) and Robert Snyder (COO and Managing Director).

How many communities does Amber Court operate? Senior Care Finder's listing shows 8 communities. Families should confirm current figures directly with Amber Court or through Senior Care Finder.

Where are Amber Court's communities located? Amber Court operates communities across New York, including Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Rockland County, as well as one community in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

What care options does Amber Court offer? Amber Court offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, depending on the community.

Does Amber Court offer memory care? Yes, through its Alcove program, currently offered at the company's Westbury and Lake Ronkonkoma communities.

Does Amber Court accept Medicaid? Amber Court offers a Medicaid-funded Assisted Living Program (ALP) for residents who qualify, though eligibility and current bed availability vary by community and should be confirmed directly.

Does every Amber Court community offer the same services? No. Memory care and other services vary by location. Families should confirm current offerings with the specific community.

What do reviews say about Amber Court communities? Ratings vary by community. Recurring themes include caring staff and a family-like atmosphere, alongside occasional concerns about building conditions at specific, older properties.

How can someone find an Amber Court community or schedule a tour? Families can search Amber Court's communities on Senior Care Finder or contact a specific property directly through its Senior Care Finder listing to ask about availability and schedule a tour.

Explore Amber Court Communities

Choosing an assisted living community is a personal decision shaped by care needs, location, and budget. View Amber Court communities on Senior Care Finder to compare individual locations, care options, and reviews.

Services, pricing, Medicaid availability, and building conditions vary by location, so families are encouraged to compare several communities, confirm current details directly, and visit in person before making a final decision.

Amber Court is a paid Senior Care Finder partner. Partner status does not replace the need for families to independently evaluate individual communities, services, pricing, licensing information, and recent reviews.

Company information, leadership details, programs, recognition, and news were reviewed using publicly available sources. Information last reviewed July 2026.