
Sutton Gardens
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Flushing, NY
Sutton Gardens
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Flushing, NY
Operated by Sutton Gardens, LLC, Sutton Gardens is an assisted living community in Flushing, Queens. The 47-bed community offers adult day care, residential care, and respite care. These options give families different ways to use the same community as a loved one’s needs change. Sutton Gardens offers a smaller setting that can provide a more personal environment than a larger high-rise community.
Residents have access to 24-hour care, so someone is always available to provide support. Memory care services are offered alongside general assisted living, and pharmacy services are available on site. Residents receive chef-prepared meals served restaurant-style. Recreational activities focus on wellness, nutrition, and fitness. Housing options include private and semi-private furnished rooms, so families can choose a resident’s living space.
The surrounding area is very walkable, with a Walk Score of 92. Most daily errands can be completed without a car, and there are shops and services nearby. Flushing Hospital Medical Center is also less than a mile away, so there’s convenient access to medical appointments or emergencies.
State inspections by the New York Department of Health have shown a generally clean record over the years. One cited issue involved the handling of resident funds and valuables, which was addressed through an approved corrective plan. There were no violations in other inspections on file.
47-bed community Rank #683 / 737Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 683rd out of 737 homes we track in New York for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 92 / 100 Rank #221 / 1149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 221st out of 1,149 homes we track in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyQueens
Sutton Gardens is legally operated by Sutton Gardens, LLC.
Pets not allowed
Inspection History
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
These figures come from state-published inspection data.
0 enforcement actions
16 violations
3 complaints
4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (10% above)
• Violations per inspection (150% above)
• Inspection violation rate (14% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Total complaints (96% below)
• Complaints per year (96% below)
• Total violations (10% above)
• Violations per inspection (150% above)
• Inspection violation rate (14% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Total complaints (96% below)
• Complaints per year (96% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 9 | This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection violation rate
| 50% | 44% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (50% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 6% worse Rank #158 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 316 homes we track in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaint visits
| 3 | 6 | This facility has had 50% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (3 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer Rank #153 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 316 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
| 16 | 14.5 | This facility has 10% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (16 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 10% worse Rank #224 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 224th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Violations per inspection
| 4.0 | 1.6 | This facility has 150% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 150% worse Rank #290 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 290th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
| 3 | 79 | This facility has 96% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 96% better |
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Complaints per year
| 3 | 79 | This facility has 96% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 96% better |
Lawsuit overview for Sutton Gardens
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
26
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
2
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
24
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2025
Next Court Date
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
Apr 29, 2026
Places of interest near Sutton Gardens
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Flushing's city center to Sutton Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.83 miles to nearest hospital (Flushing Hospital Medical Center)
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Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Queens Adult Care Center | AL NH SNF | Queens (Elmhurst) | 352
Facility
352
NY AVG
160
Rank
#39 / 737 | No |
97
Facility
97
NY AVG
64
Rank
#80 / 1,149 | Hofgur, LLC | 93
Facility
93
NY AVG
83
Rank
#125 / 616 | 30 | 7%
Facility
7%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#36 / 316 | 29
Facility
29
NY AVG
6
Rank
#314 / 316 | 10
Facility
10
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#179 / 316 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#44 / 316 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Boulevard ALP | AL HC NH | Queens (Flushing) | 239
Facility
239
NY AVG
160
Rank
#130 / 737 | No |
92
Facility
92
NY AVG
64
Rank
#221 / 1,149 | Queens Boulevard Alp LLC | 85
Facility
85
NY AVG
83
Rank
#293 / 616 | 4 | 50%
Facility
50%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#158 / 316 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
6
Rank
#153 / 316 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#62 / 316 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#77 / 316 | Private Rooms |
| Atria Kew Gardens | AL IL MC | Queens (Richmond Hill) | 175
Facility
175
NY AVG
160
Rank
#273 / 737 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
NY AVG
64
Rank
#285 / 1,149 | Atr New York Lh, Inc | 85
Facility
85
NY AVG
83
Rank
#293 / 616 | 7 | 29%
Facility
29%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#78 / 316 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#202 / 316 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#62 / 316 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#44 / 316 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Atria Forest Hills | AL IL | Queens (Forest Hills) | 90
Facility
90
NY AVG
160
Rank
#529 / 737 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
NY AVG
64
Rank
#889 / 1,149 | Atr New York Lh, Inc | 97
Facility
97
NY AVG
83
Rank
#50 / 616 | 5 | 60%
Facility
60%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#206 / 316 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
6
Rank
#57 / 316 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#89 / 316 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#99 / 316 | Studio |
| Sutton Gardens | AL ADC RESC RC | Flushing | 47
Facility
47
NY AVG
160
Rank
#683 / 737 | No |
92
Facility
92
NY AVG
64
Rank
#221 / 1,149 | Sutton Gardens, LLC | 90
Facility
90
NY AVG
83
Rank
#196 / 616 | 4 | 50%
Facility
50%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#158 / 316 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
6
Rank
#153 / 316 | 16
Facility
16
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#224 / 316 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#290 / 316 | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sutton Gardens
Is Sutton Gardens in a walkable area?
Sutton Gardens has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Are pets allowed at Sutton Gardens?
No, Sutton Gardens has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Sutton Gardens have?
Sutton Gardens has 47 beds.
Has Sutton Gardens had any violations?
Sutton Gardens has had 16 reported violations since 2025 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of Sutton Gardens?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Sutton Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Sutton Gardens?
Sutton Gardens is located at 147-02 34Th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354.
What is the phone number of Sutton Gardens?
(718) 461-1923 will put you in contact with the team at Sutton Gardens.
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