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 #486 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 486th out of 748 homes in New York. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #696 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 696th out of 1173 homes in New York. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
1 enforcement action
7 violations
7 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
7 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #418 / 593 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 418th out of 593 homes in New York. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 593 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. 7 points below the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
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.
Since 2021
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.
Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspection violation rate (30% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Inspections with violations (at NY avg) 4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (52% below)
• Violations per year (52% below)
• Violations per inspection (38% below)
• Complaint visits (17% below)
• Inspection violation rate (30% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Inspections with violations (at NY avg) 4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (52% below)
• Violations per year (52% below)
• Violations per inspection (38% below)
• Complaint visits (17% below)
Latest Inspection
March 20, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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7 | 9 | This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the New York average (7 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
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4 | 4 | This facility has inspections with violations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
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57% | 44% | This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (57% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 13% worse Rank #217 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 217th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
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5 | 6 | This facility has 17% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 17% better Rank #182 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Violations
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This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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7 | 14.5 | This facility has 52% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 52% better Rank #208 / 318 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 208th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Violations per year
Average violations per year since 2021.
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1.4 | 2.9 | This facility has 52% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.4 vs. NY avg 2.9).↓ 52% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
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1 | 1.6 | This facility has 38% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 38% better Rank #200 / 318 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 200th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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.
1
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
1
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
1
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
3
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
1
Retention and Standards
NY avg: 0.8
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- Most recent inspection on March 20, 2025 found one deficiency in resident services with an approved plan of correction.
- Prior inspections showed repeated resident services deficiencies, including one on May 2, 2024 and four in March 8, 2022 covering protections and environmental standards.
- Complaint investigations on February 9, 2024 and January 28, 2022 found no violations, indicating some periods of full compliance.
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.
2012
What 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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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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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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| The Bristal at East Meadow |
AL
MC
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East Meadow (40) |
151
Facility
151
NY AVG
160
Rank
#346 / 748
| Yes |
43
Facility
43
NY AVG
63
Rank
#851 / 1173
| Engel Burman Senior Housing At East Meadow, Inc |
96
Facility
96
NY AVG
83
Rank
#42 / 593
| 6 |
16.7%
Facility
16.7%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#102 / 318
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5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 318
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1
Facility
1
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#103 / 318
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0.2
Facility
0.2
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#106 / 318
| Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of East Meadow |
AL
MC
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East Meadow (Mitchel Houses) |
107
Facility
107
NY AVG
160
Rank
#486 / 748
| Yes |
60
Facility
60
NY AVG
63
Rank
#696 / 1173
| Gwc - East Meadow, Inc |
76
Facility
76
NY AVG
83
Rank
#418 / 593
| 7 |
57.1%
Facility
57.1%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#217 / 318
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5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 318
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7
Facility
7
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#208 / 318
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1.0
Facility
1.0
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#200 / 318
| 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.
How many beds does Sunrise of East Meadow have?
Sunrise of East Meadow has 107 beds.
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.
What is the address of Sunrise of East Meadow?
Sunrise of East Meadow is located at 1555 Glenn Curtiss Blvd, East Meadow, NY 11554.
What is the phone number of Sunrise of East Meadow?
(516) 542-0990 will put you in contact with the team at Sunrise of East Meadow.
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