Harbor View Home
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Brooklyn, NY

Harbor View Home

Independent Living & Assisted Living · Brooklyn, NY

Overview of Harbor View Home

A proud member of the Amber Court group, Harbor View Home in Brooklyn seniors are welcomed with warmth and comfort as they are treated like family. For over 40 years, Harbor View Home knows that most of their residents are of a certain age, they have provided everything they need is well-thought of and designed to meet all their seniors’ needs. Harbor View Home is considerably one of the premier senior living in Brooklyn because of their decades-worth of service that warrants how families have trusted the community over the years. Families of the residents and/or seniors themselves can rest easy knowing that they can stay at Harbor View Home where they are assured the finest professional and compassionate care
They cater to independent living and assisted living whose residential services both include housing built with traditional and elegant design. Its studio and suites are maintained by housekeeping and linen services, also available for shared suites.

Residents can feel safe and secured at Harbor View Home with staff ready to attend to anyone’s needs. Because of its suburb-like location, there are scheduled transportation services readily available upon request to take seniors in places they need to be. Aside from their healthcare services, there are physician visits and nursing services available to ensure residents remain healthy well-beings. 

(718) 769-9700

Types of Care at Harbor View Home

Independent Living Assisted Living
Bed community size
162-bed community Rank #298 / 752Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 298th out of 752 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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: 77 / 100 Rank #498 / 1167Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 498th out of 1167 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyKings

Ownership & Operating Entity

Harbor View Home is legally operated by Harbor View Senior Living Residence, LLC.

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
No Alzheimer's certification

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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 2021 · 5 years of data 0 enforcement actions 2 violations 3 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.

A · Well above the New York average for assisted living residences.

New York assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100

Inspection score: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. Well above the New York average for assisted living residences.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspection violation rate (31% above)
7 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (85% below)
• Violations per year (85% below)
• Violations per inspection (50% below)
• Total inspections (67% below)
• Inspections with violations (60% below)
• Violations per inspection (84% below)
• Complaint visits (83% below)
Latest Inspection December 4, 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 67% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 67% better
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 25 This facility has 60% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 5).↓ 60% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 67%51% This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (67% vs. NY avg 51%).↑ 16% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations recorded per inspection. 0.74.3 This facility has 84% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.7 vs. NY avg 4.3).↓ 84% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 16 This facility has 83% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 83% better

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. 213 This facility has 85% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 85% better
Violations per year Info Average violations per year since 2021. 0.42.6 This facility has 85% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.4 vs. NY avg 2.6).↓ 85% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.71.4 This facility has 50% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.7 vs. NY avg 1.4).↓ 50% better

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

The most recent inspection on December 4, 2024, identified one deficiency related to resident funds and valuables, with a plan of correction approved. Earlier inspections showed mostly clean results, including a no-deficiency report on December 21, 2022, and a single deficiency concerning records and reports on November 4, 2021. Inspectors cited issues primarily with documentation and management of resident property. Complaint investigations were not noted in the available reports. The inspection history shows a generally stable pattern with isolated deficiencies and no enforcement actions listed.

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Lawsuit overview for Harbor View Home

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. 4
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 1 1 active
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 3 3 Disposed
Since Info Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure. 1995
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2024
Next Court Date Info Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases. Jul 06, 2026

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite

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Building Type: High-rise

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Address 8.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to Harbor View Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.94 miles to nearest hospital (One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New York

Harbor View Home 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
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harbor View Home

What neighborhood is Harbor View Home in?

Harbor View Home is in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Who is the owner of Harbor View Home?

The legal owner and operator of Harbor View Home is Harbor View Senior Living Residence, LLC.

Is Harbor View Home in a walkable area?

Harbor View Home has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How many beds does Harbor View Home have?

Harbor View Home has 162 beds.

What is the phone number of Harbor View Home?

(718) 769-9700 will put you in contact with the team at Harbor View Home.

What county is Harbor View Home located in?

Harbor View Home is in Kings County.

Is Harbor View Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Harbor View Home is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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