Sutton Gardens
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Flushing, NY

Sutton Gardens

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Flushing, NY

Overview of Sutton Gardens

Sutton Gardens is the premier option for memory care center for seniors in Queens, New York. They value the resident’s independence and have a reputation for providing the quality care that they need and deserve. They have world-class amenities available such as chef-prepared, restaurant quality meals, recreational activities, pharmacy services, and semi-private and private furnished accommodations.
At Sutton, residents receive 24-hour care to make sure that there’s always someone with your loved ones. Their enhanced assisted living memory care services provides all the comforts of a home and gives importance to wellness, nutrition, and fitness of all the residents.

Bed community size
47-bed community Rank #687 / 742Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 687th out of 742 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 92 / 100 Rank #221 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 221st out of 1169 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyQueens

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sutton Gardens is legally operated by Sutton Gardens, LLC.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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 2020 · 6 years of data 0 enforcement actions 1 violation 3 inspections
Inspection Score Info 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.

14 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #30 / 591 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 30th out of 591 homes in New York for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 591 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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: 97 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 14 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2020 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (93% below)
• Violations per year (92% below)
• Violations per inspection (81% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (25% below)
• Complaint visits (50% below)
Latest Inspection February 14, 2024 Complaint Investigation

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 39 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the New York average (3 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 14 This facility has 75% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 33%44% This facility has 11 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (33% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 11% better Rank #133 / 321 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 133rd out of 321 homes in New York for % of Inspections With Violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 36 This facility has 50% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 50% better Rank #130 / 321 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 130th out of 321 homes in New York for Complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 114.5 This facility has 93% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 93% better Rank #105 / 321 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 105th out of 321 homes in New York for Violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 per year Info Average violations per year since 2020. 0.22.4 This facility has 92% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.2 vs. NY avg 2.4).↓ 92% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.31.6 This facility has 81% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 81% better Rank #117 / 321 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 117th out of 321 homes in New York for Violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • February 14, 2024 complaint investigation cited one violation for resident funds and valuables with an approved plan of correction.
  • November 30, 2021 complaint investigation found no violations and required no plan of correction.
  • October 7, 2020 complaint investigation found no violations and required no plan of correction.

Lawsuit overview for Sutton Gardens

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 26
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 2
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 24
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2025
Next Court Date Info Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases. Apr 29, 2026

Places of interest near Sutton Gardens

Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Flushing's city center to Sutton Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.83 miles to nearest hospital (Flushing Hospital Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Queens

The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

Elm York Assisted Living
AL
East Elmhurst (Flushing)
262
Facility 262
NY AVG 160
Rank #97 / 742
No
57
Facility 57
NY AVG 63
Rank #723 / 1169
Elm York LLC
77
Facility 77
NY AVG 83
Rank #395 / 591
14
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #289 / 321
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 321
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 321
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Boulevard ALP
AL
HC
NH
Queens (Flushing)
239
Facility 239
NY AVG 160
Rank #132 / 742
No
92
Facility 92
NY AVG 63
Rank #221 / 1169
Queens Boulevard Alp LLC
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 83
Rank #277 / 591
3
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #133 / 321
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #105 / 321
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #117 / 321
Private Rooms
Atria Kew Gardens
AL
IL
MC
Queens (Richmond Hill)
175
Facility 175
NY AVG 160
Rank #275 / 742
Yes
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 63
Rank #285 / 1169
Atr New York Lh, Inc
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 83
Rank #335 / 591
6
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #133 / 321
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #136 / 321
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #117 / 321
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Forest Hills
AL
IL
Queens (Forest Hills)
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 160
Rank #533 / 742
Yes
38
Facility 38
NY AVG 63
Rank #888 / 1169
Atr New York Lh, Inc
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 83
Rank #41 / 591
5
60%
Facility 60%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #223 / 321
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #157 / 321
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #162 / 321
Studio
Sutton Gardens
AL
ADC
RESC
RC
Flushing
47
Facility 47
NY AVG 160
Rank #687 / 742
No
92
Facility 92
NY AVG 63
Rank #221 / 1169
Sutton Gardens, LLC
97
Facility 97
NY AVG 83
Rank #30 / 591
3
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #133 / 321
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #105 / 321
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #117 / 321
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Sutton Gardens is located in New York City, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York City.

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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
NY

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
NY

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.
NY

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.
NY

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.
NY

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sutton Gardens

Is Sutton Gardens in a walkable area?

Sutton Gardens 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 Sutton Gardens?

No, Sutton Gardens has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Sutton Gardens have?

Sutton Gardens has 47 beds.

Are there photos of Sutton Gardens?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Sutton Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Sutton Gardens?

Sutton Gardens is located at 147-02 34Th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354.

What is the phone number of Sutton Gardens?

(718) 461-1923 will put you in contact with the team at Sutton Gardens.

What county is Sutton Gardens located in?

Sutton Gardens is in Queens County.

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