RiseBoro Community Partnership

Overview of Riseboro Community Partnership

Riseboro Community Partnership is a unique senior services community in Brooklyn, NY, that offers a wide range of programs for older adults. Promoting a diverse and welcoming environment, the community has ten older adult centers and clubs that aim to provide older adults with a place to interact with their peers. Meal delivery, recreational events, and friendly visits are also provided to enrich older adults’ living experiences. Through a comprehensive program of services for older adults, the community strives to help older adults find a new sense of purpose.

Physical activities, like yoga, Tai Chi, and aerobics, are conducted to keep older adults physically active. In its older adult centers, older adults can freely interact with friends and share skills and talents. With its ideal location along Bushwick Avenue, older adults are guaranteed accessibility. This senior services community is a great option for older adults seeking an active retirement, accompanied by its variety of programs and friendly centers.

(800) 662-1220

Walk Score: 97 / 100

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

About this community

Emergency SystemsYes

Rehabilitation Services

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Specific ProgramsAdult Education, Assisted Living Program, Advocacy, Caregiver Support, Case Management, Current Tenants, Food and Nutrition, Friendly Visits, Wellness Rising, High School Equivalency (HSE), Homecare Services, Home Delivered Meals, Homelessness Prevention Services, Legal Services-LEAP, Mentoring: Next STEPS, Onsite Supportive Services, Property Management, Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), Older Adult Centers & Clubs, Substance Abuse Prevention: PEAK, Sustainability, Sustainable Housing Development, Theater Group: My Voice Theatre, Economic Empowerment, Youth Center After-school Programs, Youth Career Preparation, Youth Center, Youth Employment Programs, Youth Mentorship, Youth Offsite After-school Programs, Volunteer Program

Volunteer ProgramsYes

Food DescriptionThree meals per day are provided.

What does this home offer?

Building Type: Mid-rise

Dining Services

Social and Recreational Activities

Types of Care at RiseBoro Community Partnership

Nursing Care Home Care

2.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to RiseBoro Community Partnership's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 RiseBoro Community Partnership in?

RiseBoro Community Partnership is in the Bushwick neighborhood.

Is RiseBoro Community Partnership in a walkable area?

RiseBoro Community Partnership has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Who is the administrator of RiseBoro Community Partnership?

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Are there photos of RiseBoro Community Partnership?

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What is the address of RiseBoro Community Partnership?

RiseBoro Community Partnership is located at 555 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206.

What is the phone number of RiseBoro Community Partnership?

(800) 662-1220 will put you in contact with the team at RiseBoro Community Partnership.

Is RiseBoro Community Partnership Medicare or Medicaid certified?

RiseBoro Community Partnership is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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