Sunrise of East Meadow
Assisted Living & Memory Care · East Meadow, NY
Sunrise of East Meadow
Assisted Living & Memory Care · East Meadow, NY
Sunrise of East Meadow is a warm and welcoming senior living community located in the lovely town of East Meadow, New York. The community helps residents live fully with resident-inspired clubs, fitness and cooking classes, and top-notch amenities and living spaces, offering room rates starting at $7,235 per month. Sunrise of East Meadow is dedicated to helping residents age in place with dignity and joy while receiving expert, personalized care. Many of the team members have been with the community since it first opened its doors, and the nursing staff is on-site around the clock to ensure that care is available whenever needed. The community offers monthly sessions with families to provide guidance and information about the changes associated with aging and potential challenges presented by memory loss.
Sunrise of East Meadow’s chef prepares mouthwatering meals and regularly conducts cooking classes to share his secrets, while residents look forward to participating in activities such as the walking club, book club, coffee katch, and themed socials. The community is filled with the aroma of freshly popped popcorn and bread baking in the oven, and residents can enjoy the gracious lobby, bistro, dining rooms, living room, library, media room, and patio. On-site nursing care is available 24 hours a day, with a registered nurse in the building seven days a week. Conveniently located in East Meadow, NY, with access to Long Island Railroad (LIRR) stops and nearby amenities, Sunrise of East Meadow provides easy access to dining, shopping, senior centers, libraries, houses of worship, salons, and supermarkets. Residents can experience diverse cultures with events at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Hofstra Theatre, and medical support is provided by nearby facilities.
107-bed community Rank #478 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 478th out of 736 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: 60 / 100 Rank #694 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 694th out of 1,150 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyNassau
Sunrise of East Meadow is legally operated by GWC - East Meadow, 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.
Enforcement Actions
Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.
1
enforcement action
This facility has 1 enforcement action. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.
- December 17, 2021 #ACF-21-124
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspection violation rate (5% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (61% below)
• Violations per inspection (37% below)
• Inspections with violations (25% below)
• Total complaints (94% below)
• Complaints per year (94% below)
• Inspection violation rate (5% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (61% below)
• Violations per inspection (37% below)
• Inspections with violations (25% below)
• Total complaints (94% below)
• Complaints per year (94% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 9 | This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the New York average (5 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer |
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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 |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 60% | 57% | This facility has 3 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (60% vs. NY avg 57%).↑ 3% worse Rank #213 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 213th 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. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 6 | This facility has had 17% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (5 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 17% fewer Rank #216 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 216th 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
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 18 | This facility has 61% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 61% better Rank #143 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 143rd 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. |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 1.4 | 2.23 | This facility has 37% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.4 vs. NY avg 2.23).↓ 37% better Rank #188 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 188th 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
Per-category split of the 7 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 7 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.
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Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
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Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
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Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
3
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
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Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 79 | This facility has 94% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 94% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2025.
| 5 | 79 | This facility has 94% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 94% better |
Lawsuit overview for Sunrise of East Meadow
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.
2
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
2
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.
2
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2011
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2011
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2012
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2012What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1 / 4
Studio
1
1 Bed
1
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise of East Meadow
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from East Meadow's city center to Sunrise of East Meadow's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.44 miles to nearest hospital (Plainview Hospital)
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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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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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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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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| The Bristal at East Meadow | AL MC | East Meadow | 151
Facility
151
NY AVG
160
Rank
#340 / 736 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
NY AVG
64
Rank
#849 / 1,150 | Engel Burman Senior Housing At East Meadow, Inc | 7 | 14%
Facility
14%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#45 / 323 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#216 / 323 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#31 / 323 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#31 / 323 | Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of East Meadow | AL MC | East Meadow (Mitchel Houses) | 107
Facility
107
NY AVG
160
Rank
#478 / 736 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
NY AVG
64
Rank
#694 / 1,150 | Gwc - East Meadow, Inc | 5 | 60%
Facility
60%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#213 / 323 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#216 / 323 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#143 / 323 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#188 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York
Sunrise of East Meadow is located in East Meadow, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York State.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise of East Meadow
What neighborhood is Sunrise of East Meadow in?
Sunrise of East Meadow is in the Mitchel Houses neighborhood of East Meadow.
Who is the owner of Sunrise of East Meadow?
Sunrise of East Meadow is legally operated by GWC - East Meadow, Inc.
Is Sunrise of East Meadow in a walkable area?
Sunrise of East Meadow has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at Sunrise of East Meadow?
Yes, Sunrise of East Meadow allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Sunrise of East Meadow have?
Sunrise of East Meadow has 107 beds.
Has Sunrise of East Meadow had any violations?
Sunrise of East Meadow has had 7 reported violations since 2025 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of Sunrise of East Meadow?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Sunrise of East Meadow in the photo gallery on this page.
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