Sunrise of Dix Hills
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Dix Hills, NY
Sunrise of Dix Hills
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Dix Hills, NY
Sunrise of Dix Hills is a lively senior living community located in Dix Hills, New York, inspiring residents to make the most of each day with beautiful living spaces, a variety of classes and programs, and cuisine that satisfies everyone’s cravings. The community offers room rates starting at $4,894 per month and provides a personalized, life-enriching experience, with posh residences on a Victorian-style estate and fine, restaurant-style dining. Sunrise of Dix Hills bustles with activity and friendly conversations, with dinner being a highlight, featuring celebrated meals such as beef brisket au jus or chicken marsala.
The community encourages independence and has various safety features in place to promote autonomy, including an enclosed garden. Sunrise of Dix Hills offers a variety of engaging activities, such as painting classes, bocce ball, and intergenerational cooking classes, and is home to two popular residents, Nina the cockapoo and Buddy the cat. Residents can host family and friends on the wraparound porch with rocking chairs or in the private dining room. Sunrise of Dix Hills provides on-site medical care from a 24-hour nursing team, along with visiting primary care physicians, podiatrists, physical/occupational therapists, and portable radiology and phlebotomy services. The community is conveniently located in Dix Hills, NY, on Deer Park Road (Route 231), situated between the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and Northern State Parkway, close to Cold Spring Harbor, cinemas, shopping, and the Heckscher Museum of Art, with medical support provided by Huntington Hospital, part of the Long Island Jewish healthcare system.
114-bed community Rank #464 / 737Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 464th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #1094 / 1149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1094th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountySuffolk
Sunrise of Dix Hills is legally operated by GWC - Dix Hills, Inc.
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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
0 enforcement actions
6 violations
2 inspections
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for New York assisted living residences: B 83/100
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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Violations per inspection (88% above)
• Inspection violation rate (127% above) 2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (59% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Violations per inspection (88% above)
• Inspection violation rate (127% above) 2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (59% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 2 | 9 | This facility has had 78% fewer total inspections than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 78% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 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
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 100% | 44% | This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse Rank #285 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 285th 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
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 6 | This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (0 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #57 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 57th 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
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 14.5 | This facility has 59% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 59% better Rank #135 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 135th 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
Average violations per inspection.
| 3.0 | 1.6 | This facility has 88% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 88% worse Rank #271 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 271st 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. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 6 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 6 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
1
Disaster and Emergency
NY avg: 0.5
1
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
2
Food and Service
NY avg: 1.1
2
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
Lawsuit overview for Sunrise of Dix Hills
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.
9
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
9
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
9
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
9
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2016
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2016
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2022
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2022What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
Studio
1
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Assisted Living in New York
Sunrise of Dix Hills is located in Dix Hills, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise of Dix Hills
Who is the owner of Sunrise of Dix Hills?
Sunrise of Dix Hills is legally operated by GWC - Dix Hills, Inc.
Is Sunrise of Dix Hills in a walkable area?
Sunrise of Dix Hills has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at Sunrise of Dix Hills?
Yes, Sunrise of Dix Hills allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Sunrise of Dix Hills have?
Sunrise of Dix Hills has 114 beds.
Has Sunrise of Dix Hills had any violations?
Sunrise of Dix Hills has had 6 reported violations since 2025 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of Sunrise of Dix Hills?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Sunrise of Dix Hills in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Sunrise of Dix Hills?
Sunrise of Dix Hills is located at 337 Deer Pk Ave, Dix Hills, NY 11746.
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