The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living in Brooklyn, NY

Overview of The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living

Two hundred beds is a serious scale for an assisted living and memory care community, and The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living carries that scale at 2900 Bragg Street in Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay neighborhood. The Palm Beach Home for Adults, LLC operates the mid-rise building, licensed as an adult home with Enhanced and Special Needs certifications. Medicaid is accepted here, which matters for families weighing coverage options early.

A Walk Score of 78 lands this in “very walkable” range, meaning most errands and everyday essentials sit within a short walk rather than requiring a drive.

Suite options run three ways: deluxe, private, and semi-private, giving families some flexibility depending on budget and preference. Personal care assistance covers daily living needs, and dining runs restaurant-style rather than institutional. Round-the-clock coverage extends past just care staff, with 24/7 concierge service and 24/7 security and surveillance layered in for consistency day and night. Activities programming fills out the rest of the calendar.

On the regulatory side, state inspection attention here has centered on care planning and documentation, the kind of routine category inspectors look at across assisted living broadly.

What The Waterford on the Bay ultimately offers is large-scale assisted living and memory care with genuine suite flexibility, Medicaid access, and round-the-clock coverage, set in one of Brooklyn’s more walkable coastal neighborhoods.

Facility Direct Line (718) 891-8400 info@thewaterfordonthebay.com

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count 200

High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Walk Score

78 / 100

About this community

Facility TypeAdult Home

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The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living is legally operated by The Palm Beach Home for Adults, LLC.

Accept Medicaid

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.	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
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	1	4	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 Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	20%	57%	This facility has 37 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (20% vs. NY avg 57%).↓ 37% better Rank #52 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 52nd 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.	3	6	This facility has had 50% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (3 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer Rank #169 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 169th 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.	1	18	This facility has 94% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 94% better Rank #31 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 31st 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.	0.2	2.23	This facility has 91% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.2 vs. NY avg 2.23).↓ 91% better Rank #34 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 34th 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

1 Records and Reports NY avg: 2.0

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.	3	79	This facility has 96% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 96% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2026.	3	79	This facility has 96% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 96% better

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Total Cases 2

Active Cases 1

Closed 1

Since 2023

Most Recent 2024

Next Court Date Nov 10, 2026

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What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Housing Options: Deluxe, Private, Semi-Private

Building Type: Mid-rise

Fitness and Recreation

6.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.06 miles to nearest hospital (One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale University Hospital 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.

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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 The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living in?

The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living is in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Who is the owner of The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living?

The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living is legally operated by The Palm Beach Home for Adults, LLC.

Is The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living in a walkable area?

The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living?

No, The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living have?

The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living has 200 beds.

Has The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living had any violations?

The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living has had 1 reported violation since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

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