Signature Senior Living Brooklyn

Overview of Signature Senior Living Brooklyn

Signature Senior Living Brooklyn is at 631 Foster Ave in Kensington, a Brooklyn neighborhood in Kings County. It’s a mid-rise assisted living building with 199 beds, licensed as an Adult Home under New York State. Maimonides Medical Center is 1.6 miles out.

Unit options run from studios at 265 to 365 square feet up to two-bedrooms at 755 square feet, with one-bedrooms in between at 425 to 610. That’s a meaningful size range, and it gives families something to actually work with when thinking about how much space a resident needs versus what they’re willing to pay for. Transportation services and fitness and recreation are on the amenity list.

The Walk Score is 87, which puts the neighborhood in the very walkable category. For a Brooklyn assisted living community, that matters. Visiting family can arrive on transit, staff can commute without a car, and residents who still get out have real options nearby.

State inspections are run by the New York Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care. The inspection record here has centered on dietary and food service.

What the data gives you is a well-located, mid-rise assisted living building in Kensington with a genuine range of unit sizes, transit-accessible surroundings, and a hospital less than two miles away. For families searching in south-central Brooklyn, that footprint is worth a closer look.

Facility Direct Line (718) 859-2400

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count 199

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score

87 / 100

About this community

Facility TypeAdult Home

CountyKings

Signature Senior Living Brooklyn is legally operated by SMACF, Inc.

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.

Overall vs. NY average

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	10	9	This facility has had 11% more total inspections than the New York average (10 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 11% more
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	30%	57%	This facility has 27 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (30% vs. NY avg 57%).↓ 27% better Rank #85 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 85th out of 323 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 323 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.
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	9	6	This facility has had 50% more complaint visits than the New York average (9 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more Rank #275 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 275th out of 323 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 323 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 Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total violations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	24	18	This facility has 33% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (24 vs. NY avg 18).↑ 33% worse Rank #263 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 263rd out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 323 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 per inspection Average violations per inspection.	2.4	2.23	This facility has 8% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2.4 vs. NY avg 2.23).↑ 8% worse Rank #255 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 255th out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 323 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.

Violation breakdown

2 Admission Standards NY avg: 0.5

1 Disaster and Emergency NY avg: 0.5

12 Environmental Standards NY avg: 1.7

3 Food and Service NY avg: 1.1

1 General Requirements NY avg: 0.1

1 Operating Certificate NY avg: 0.2

1 Personnel NY avg: 0.7

1 Resident Services NY avg: 2.9

2 Retention and Standards NY avg: 0.8

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	9	79	This facility has 89% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (9 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 89% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2026.	9	79	This facility has 89% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (9 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 89% better

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What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Room Sizes: 265 - 365 / 425 - 610 / 755 sq. ft.

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Mid-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

3.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to Signature Senior Living Brooklyn's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.6 miles to nearest hospital (Maimonides 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.


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The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living	AL MC	Brooklyn (Sheepshead Bay)	200 Facility 200 NY AVG 160 Rank #164 / 736	No	78 Facility 78 NY AVG 64 Rank #492 / 1,150	The Palm Beach Home For Adults, LLC	5	20% Facility 20% NY AVG 56.5% Rank #52 / 323	3 Facility 3 NY AVG 6 Rank #169 / 323	1 Facility 1 NY AVG 14.5 Rank #31 / 323	0.2 Facility 0.2 NY AVG 2.2 Rank #34 / 323	Deluxe, Private, Semi-Private	-
Signature Senior Living Brooklyn	AL	Brooklyn (Kensington)	199 Facility 199 NY AVG 160 Rank #226 / 736	No	87 Facility 87 NY AVG 64 Rank #344 / 1,150	Smacf, Inc	10	30% Facility 30% NY AVG 56.5% Rank #85 / 323	9 Facility 9 NY AVG 6 Rank #275 / 323	24 Facility 24 NY AVG 14.5 Rank #263 / 323	2.4 Facility 2.4 NY AVG 2.2 Rank #255 / 323	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-
Sunrise at Mill Basin	AL MC	Brooklyn (Mill Basin)	142 Facility 142 NY AVG 160 Rank #355 / 736	Yes	59 Facility 59 NY AVG 64 Rank #708 / 1,150	Gwc-Mill Basin, Inc	4	25% Facility 25% NY AVG 56.5% Rank #58 / 323	2 Facility 2 NY AVG 6 Rank #145 / 323	1 Facility 1 NY AVG 14.5 Rank #31 / 323	0.3 Facility 0.3 NY AVG 2.2 Rank #43 / 323	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-

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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 Signature Senior Living Brooklyn in?

Signature Senior Living Brooklyn is in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Who is the owner of Signature Senior Living Brooklyn?

Signature Senior Living Brooklyn is legally operated by SMACF, Inc.

Is Signature Senior Living Brooklyn in a walkable area?

Signature Senior Living Brooklyn has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Signature Senior Living Brooklyn?

No, Signature Senior Living Brooklyn has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Signature Senior Living Brooklyn have?

Signature Senior Living Brooklyn has 199 beds.

Has Signature Senior Living Brooklyn had any violations?

Signature Senior Living Brooklyn has had 24 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

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