Ateret Avot Senior Living

Overview of Ateret Avot Senior Living

For over sixty years, Ateret Avot Senior Living has been owned and operated by the Scharf family who have continued to welcome guests and ensure an inviting community. Residents are encouraged to join activities so as to cultivate their personal growth by learning new things and creating a social life. There’s more that Ateret Avot Senior Living has to offer, but one pride and joy they have is that families trust them, as seen as how they feel comfortable joining their loved ones for a meal or two at Ateret’s dining room. Ateret Avot’s living experience is defined on value. The staff are always ready and willing to cater to the residents’ needs with the three aspects they provide: appreciation, attention, and enjoyment.

Life at Ateret Avot provides opportunity and inspiration along with exceptional service and care. Their all-inclusive amenities include: daily delicious and nutritious meals; weekly housekeeping and laundry; a terrace looking over the Hudson River; and an emergency call system. Activities that include: entertainment from comedians, singers, etc; bingo at its best; and learning programs such as their list of educational lectures. It is through the community’s goal to provide an exceptional and exciting service and care that are unique to each resident.

(718) 998-5400

85-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 92 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program

CountyKings

Ateret Avot Senior Living is legally operated by Ateret Of Midwood Llc.

Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

No CNA training program

No Alzheimer's certification

No mild Alzheimer's level

No moderate Alzheimer's level

No severe Alzheimer's level

Inspection Score

Limited inspection history. Not enough information to score against the New York benchmark.

New York assisted living residences benchmark: B 83/100

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	1	9	This facility has 89% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 89% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	0	6	This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (0 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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.

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

Most recent inspection on July 31, 2025 found no deficiencies or citations.
No complaints or enforcement actions were reported during the entire inspection period from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2025.
The facility maintained a clean record with no citations or substantiated complaints over four years.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Mid-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

5.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to Ateret Avot Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.47 miles to nearest hospital (Maimonides Medical Center)

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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

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What neighborhood is Ateret Avot Senior Living in?

Ateret Avot Senior Living is in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Who is the owner of Ateret Avot Senior Living?

The legal owner and operator of Ateret Avot Senior Living is Ateret Of Midwood Llc.

Is Ateret Avot Senior Living in a walkable area?

Ateret Avot Senior Living has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Does Ateret Avot Senior Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Ateret Avot Senior Living is registered as a for-profit in NY.

How many beds does Ateret Avot Senior Living have?

Ateret Avot Senior Living has 85 beds.

Are there photos of Ateret Avot Senior Living?

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What is the phone number of Ateret Avot Senior Living?

(718) 998-5400 will put you in contact with the team at Ateret Avot Senior Living.

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