Brevoort Senior Center
Senior Care & Nursing Care · New York, NY

Brevoort Senior Center

Senior Care & Nursing Care · New York, NY

Overview of Brevoort Senior Center

Brevoort Senior Center – Riseboro is a vibrant older adult center in Brooklyn, NY, that offers comprehensive programs for older adults. The center fosters a diverse environment where older adults can make new friends and remain physically active. Mental health counseling, transportation services, and recreational activities are also available to improve older adults’ living experiences. Here, older adults can ease their worries, as health screenings and workshops are also provided to help manage their chronic health conditions.

Older adults are encouraged to share their skills and explore new interests with a variety of programs, encompassing arts, technology, and other special interest classes. Physical activities are also conducted for residents’ holistic wellness. With its ideal location near public transportation and local amenities in Brooklyn, older adults are guaranteed accessibility and convenience. As one of Riseboro’s older adult centers in New York, the community ensures older adults can thrive in retirement.

Types of Care at Brevoort Senior Center

Nursing Care
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Walk Score: 90 / 100 Rank #260 / 1168Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 260th out of 1168 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Dining Services

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Transportation Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Senior Care in New York

Brevoort Senior Center is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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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
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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)

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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Brevoort Senior Center

What neighborhood is Brevoort Senior Center in?

Brevoort Senior Center is in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood.

Is Brevoort Senior Center in a walkable area?

Brevoort Senior Center has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the best email address for Brevoort Senior Center?

The team at Brevoort Senior Center can be reached at [email protected].

What is the address of Brevoort Senior Center?

Brevoort Senior Center is located at 280 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233.

What is the phone number of Brevoort Senior Center?

(347) 318-3383 will put you in contact with the team at Brevoort Senior Center.

Is Brevoort Senior Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Brevoort Senior Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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