Ateret Avot Senior Living

Overview of Ateret Avot Senior Living

Ateret Avot Senior Living is an 85-bed independent and assisted living community located at 1410 East 10th Street in the Midwood section of Brooklyn, New York. Operated by Ateret of Midwood LLC, the community has been owned and run by the Scharf family for over 60 years. The facility is licensed as an Enriched Housing Program, a designation designed for supportive senior care.

The mid-rise building offers private room accommodations. Daily amenities include three prepared kosher meals served in the on-site dining room, weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and an emergency call system. Residents also have access to an outdoor terrace, local transportation, and a social calendar featuring live entertainment, bingo, and educational lectures. The neighborhood has a walk score of 92, meaning most daily errands do not require a vehicle, while Maimonides Medical Center sits about two and a half miles away.

Older adults and their families can contact the front desk directly to learn more about residency requirements or to schedule an in-person tour.

Facility Direct Line (718) 998-5400

85-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 92 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program

CountyKings

Ateret Avot Senior Living is legally operated by Ateret Of Midwood Llc.

Nonprofit OwnershipNo

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What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Mid-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

4.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to Ateret Avot Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.47 miles to nearest hospital (Maimonides Medical Center)

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled

General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+

General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $15,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+

General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.

Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+

General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.

Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits

Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)

General NYC resident, able to share living space.

Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.

Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits

Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

What neighborhood is Ateret Avot Senior Living in?

Ateret Avot Senior Living is in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Who is the owner of Ateret Avot Senior Living?

Ateret Avot Senior Living is legally operated by Ateret Of Midwood Llc.

Is Ateret Avot Senior Living in a walkable area?

Ateret Avot Senior Living 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 Ateret Avot Senior Living?

No, Ateret Avot Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Does Ateret Avot Senior Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Ateret Avot Senior Living is registered as a for-profit in NY.

How many beds does Ateret Avot Senior Living have?

Ateret Avot Senior Living has 85 beds.

Has Ateret Avot Senior Living had any violations?

Ateret Avot Senior Living has no reported violations according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

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