Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Brooklyn, NY

Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Brooklyn, NY

Overview of Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay

Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay occupies a mid-rise on Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay neighborhood, a Sunrise-branded community with 189 beds across studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts. The surrounding area is legitimately walkable; a Walk Score of 88 means most errands are reachable on foot, which matters more than it might in a suburban setting when residents, families, and staff are all coming and going. The starting price is $6,323 per month.

Care here spans three levels: assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Licensed nurses and CNAs are on-site around the clock, and the services list includes rehabilitation, short-term rehab, and Dignity Home Care alongside the standard residential tracks. Memory care is a distinct offering, not folded into general assisted living.

The amenity footprint is substantial for an urban mid-rise. Outdoor spaces, a bistro, a private dining room, chef-crafted meals, fitness and arts programming, local excursions, and scheduled transportation are all confirmed. Each suite includes an emergency response system. Sunrise CareConnect handles healthcare coordination, and a family engagement app keeps relatives in the loop without requiring a trip to Brooklyn.

For older adults who want to stay embedded in a dense, walkable urban neighborhood while moving into assisted living or memory care, this community covers the range of what that transition typically requires, with short-term options available for families who aren’t yet ready for a permanent placement.

Bed community size
189-bed community Rank #244 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 244th out of 736 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: 88 / 100 Rank #317 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 317th out of 1,150 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Awards

Best Assisted Living
Best Memory Care
WELL Equity Rating
WELL Health-Safety Rating.

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyKings

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay is legally operated by GWC-Sheepshead Bay, Inc.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency response systems in each suite.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Short-Term Stays
Dignity Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaResidents must receive a full assessment to determine their care needs before moving in.
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Outings
Live Entertainment
Pet Friendly
Bistro
Music Program
Fitness Center
Arts & Crafts
Scheduled Transportation
Dining
Activities
Wi-Fi
Chef-Prepared Meals
ActivitiesDiverse activities and social calendar
Specific ProgramsPrograms & Activities, Social Life, Family Engagement App
Operating HoursMon-Sun 00:00 - 23:59

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$6,323+ per month

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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 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 1 enforcement action 3 violations 1 complaint 4 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

At the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #353 / 616 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 353rd out of 616 homes we track in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 616 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. At the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2022
1 enforcement action

This facility has 1 enforcement action. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.

  • June 10, 2022 #ACF-22-036

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, 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 2025 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspection violation rate (70% above)
5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (79% below)
• Violations per inspection (50% below)
• Inspections with violations (25% below)
• Total complaints (99% below)
• Complaints per year (99% below)

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 49 This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 34 This facility has 25% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 75%44% This facility has 31 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (75% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 31% worse Rank #249 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 249th out of 316 homes we track in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 16 This facility has had 83% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (1 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 83% fewer Rank #109 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 109th out of 316 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.

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. 314.5 This facility has 79% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 79% better Rank #89 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 89th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.81.6 This facility has 50% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.8 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 50% better Rank #119 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 119th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 179 This facility has 99% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 99% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2025. 179 This facility has 99% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 99% better

Lawsuit overview for Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay

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
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 3
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. 2022
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. Dec 17, 2026

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay

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Address 7.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.73 miles to nearest hospital (Maimonides Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Brooklyn

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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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 violations, 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 violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
King David Center
AL
ADC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Brooklyn
271
Facility 271
NY AVG 160
Rank #89 / 736
Yes
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 64
Rank #260 / 1,150
Sgrnc, LLC (For Profit)
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 83
Rank #21 / 616
367%82.7-A+
The Waterford on the Bay Senior Living
AL
MC
Brooklyn (Sheepshead Bay)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #164 / 736
No
78
Facility 78
NY AVG 64
Rank #492 / 1,150
The Palm Beach Home For Adults, LLC
100
Facility 100
NY AVG 83
Rank #1 / 616
5
20%
Facility 20%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #50 / 316
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #31 / 316
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #34 / 316
Deluxe, Private, Semi-Private-
Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay
AL
MC
RC
Brooklyn (Sheepshead Bay)
189
Facility 189
NY AVG 160
Rank #244 / 736
Yes
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 64
Rank #317 / 1,150
Gwc-Sheepshead Bay, Inc
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 83
Rank #353 / 616
4
75%
Facility 75%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #249 / 316
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #89 / 316
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #119 / 316
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Sunrise at Mill Basin
AL
MC
Brooklyn (Mill Basin)
142
Facility 142
NY AVG 160
Rank #355 / 736
Yes
59
Facility 59
NY AVG 64
Rank #708 / 1,150
Gwc-Mill Basin, Inc
100
Facility 100
NY AVG 83
Rank #1 / 616
4
25%
Facility 25%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #56 / 316
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #31 / 316
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #44 / 316
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Brooklyn
135
Facility 135
NY AVG 160
Rank #375 / 736
No
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 64
Rank #399 / 1,150
Norwegian Christian Home And Health Center (Not For Profit)
86
Facility 86
NY AVG 83
Rank #278 / 616
580%173.4--

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay is located in New York City, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York City.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay

What neighborhood is Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay in?

Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay is in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Who is the owner of Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay?

Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay is legally operated by GWC-Sheepshead Bay, Inc.

Is Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay in a walkable area?

Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay?

Yes, Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay have?

Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay has 189 beds.

Has Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay had any violations?

Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay has had 3 reported violations since 2025 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay in the photo gallery on this page.

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