Overview of B‘nai B‘rith of Queens

B’nai B’rith of Queens is a renowned expert in the field of independent living for seniors. The senior living apartments feature a 190 one-bedroom apartments, complete with world-class amenities including a fully-stocked library, a community room to socialize with other residents, and a courtesy desk staffed with caring representatives to assist with residents’ needs. They also have a full-time service coordinator that assists residents with social services, and in addition, a resident council organizes community events and activities.

B’nai is a pet-friendly apartment community because they believe that pets help better the physical, metal, and emotional well-being of a resident. These independent living apartments provide spacious bedrooms for its residents promoting ease of access and mobility. Moreover, the management team is always available to assist residents with day-to-day needs.

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190-bed community Rank #240 / 737Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 240th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 96 / 100 Rank #107 / 1149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Business Center
Library
Activities
Convenient Elevator Access
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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Room Sizes: 445 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for B‘nai B‘rith of Queens

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Flushing's city center to B‘nai B‘rith of Queens's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (Flushing 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.

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
B‘nai B‘rith of Queens
IL
Flushing
190
Facility 190
NY AVG 160
Rank #240 / 737
Yes
96
Facility 96
NY AVG 64
Rank #107 / 1,149
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Atria Kew Gardens
IL
AL
MC
Queens (Richmond Hill)
175
Facility 175
NY AVG 160
Rank #273 / 737
Yes
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 64
Rank #285 / 1,149
Atr New York Lh, Inc
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 83
Rank #293 / 616
7
29%
Facility 29%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #78 / 316
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #62 / 316
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #44 / 316
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Forest Hills
IL
AL
Queens (Forest Hills)
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 160
Rank #529 / 737
Yes
38
Facility 38
NY AVG 64
Rank #889 / 1,149
Atr New York Lh, Inc
97
Facility 97
NY AVG 83
Rank #50 / 616
5
60%
Facility 60%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #206 / 316
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #89 / 316
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #99 / 316
Studio
Flushing House
IL
Flushing-Yes
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 64
Rank #24 / 1,149
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New York

B‘nai B‘rith of Queens is located in Flushing, New York State.
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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
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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)

Frequently Asked Questions about B‘nai B‘rith of Queens

Is B‘nai B‘rith of Queens in a walkable area?

B‘nai B‘rith of Queens has a walk score of 96. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at B‘nai B‘rith of Queens?

Yes, B‘nai B‘rith of Queens allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of B‘nai B‘rith of Queens?

Yes — there are 5 photos of B‘nai B‘rith of Queens in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of B‘nai B‘rith of Queens?

B‘nai B‘rith of Queens is located at 138-49 Elder Ave, Flushing, NY 11355.

What is the phone number of B‘nai B‘rith of Queens?

(718) 358-1166 will put you in contact with the team at B‘nai B‘rith of Queens.

Does B‘nai B‘rith of Queens provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — B‘nai B‘rith of Queens is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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