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Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Brooklyn, NY
Exterior view of Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay Cozy common area with dining table and jukebox Cozy lounge area with sofas and plants Dining area with tables and chairs set for meals

Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Brooklyn, NY
2211 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235 View map
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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.

Facility Direct Line (718) 616-1850
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 189 Rank #63 / 451Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 63rd out of 451 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #53 / 323Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 53rd out of 323 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
88 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

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Starting Price
$6,323+/Month

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyKings

Awards

WELL Health-Safety Rating.

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

1 service
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

3 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Short-Term Stays
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation

Additional Policies & Features

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

Amenities & Lifestyle

Bistro
Fitness Center
Wi-Fi
Chef-Prepared Meals
Private Dining Room
Activities
Music Program
Arts & Crafts
  • Excursions to local attractions and entertainment

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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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.

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

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.

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.

Overall vs. NY average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (100% below)
• Inspections with violations (100% below)
• Inspection violation rate (100% 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. 19.0 This facility has had 89% fewer total inspections than the New York average (1 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 89% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 05.0 This facility has 100% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (0 vs. NY avg 5).↓ 100% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 0%54% This facility has 54 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (0% vs. NY avg 54%).↓ 54% better Rank #1 / 444 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 444 assisted living communities 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 the 444 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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. 16.0 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 #52 / 444 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 52nd out of 444 assisted living communities we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among the 444 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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. 022.0 This facility has 100% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (0 vs. NY avg 22).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 444 Total violations — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 444 assisted living communities we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among the 444 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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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
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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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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.
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.
Brooklyn Adult Care Center
AL
Brooklyn (Cypress Hills)
210
Facility 210
NY AVG 105
Rank #15 / 451
No
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 54
Rank #40 / 323
Brooklyn Adult Care Center, LLC14
21%
Facility 21%
NY AVG 54.2%
Rank #82 / 444
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 6
Rank #353 / 444
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #103 / 444
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #58 / 444
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Oceanview Manor Home for Adults
AL
NH
SNF
Brooklyn (Coney Island)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 105
Rank #20 / 451
No
64
Facility 64
NY AVG 54
Rank #131 / 323
Oceanview Manor Home For Adults, Inc9
11%
Facility 11%
NY AVG 54.2%
Rank #59 / 444
9
Facility 9
NY AVG 6
Rank #310 / 444
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #73 / 444
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #58 / 444
-A+
Harbor View Home
AL
Brooklyn (Sheepshead Bay)
162
Facility 162
NY AVG 105
Rank #88 / 451
No
77
Facility 77
NY AVG 54
Rank #93 / 323
Harbor View Senior Living Residence, LLC3
33%
Facility 33%
NY AVG 54.2%
Rank #134 / 444
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 6
Rank #97 / 444
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #52 / 444
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #70 / 444
Studio / Suite-
Sunrise at Mill Basin
AL
MC
Brooklyn (Mill Basin)
142
Facility 142
NY AVG 105
Rank #119 / 451
Yes
59
Facility 59
NY AVG 54
Rank #143 / 323
Gwc-Mill Basin, Inc5
20%
Facility 20%
NY AVG 54.2%
Rank #75 / 444
3
Facility 3
NY AVG 6
Rank #137 / 444
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #52 / 444
0.2
Facility 0.2
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #58 / 444
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay
AL
MC
RC
Brooklyn (Sheepshead Bay)
189
Facility 189
NY AVG 105
Rank #63 / 451
Yes
88
Facility 88
NY AVG 54
Rank #53 / 323
Gwc-Sheepshead Bay, Inc1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 54.2%
Rank #1 / 444
1
Facility 1
NY AVG 6
Rank #52 / 444
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 444
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #1 / 444
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in New York State

Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay is in New York City, New York State. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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In-home support

Community First Choice Option

Community First Choice Option

Who it is for
New York Medicaid members who need attendant services and supports at home

Eligibility

General
Medicaid Community First Choice Option supplies home/community attendant services and supports to eligible individuals needing an institutional level of care.

What it provides

  • Home and community-based assistance with daily activities and health-related tasks that can be performed by an aide or direct-care worker.
In-home support

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

Who it is for
New Yorkers 60+ who need help with personal care or chores and are not eligible for Medicaid
Income limit
EISEP uses income-based sliding cost sharing.

Eligibility

General
Age 60+ with need for help with personal care or household chores, not eligible for Medicaid; locally assessed for nonmedical in-home support.

What it provides

  • Case management and; when assessed and available; in-home assistance; noninstitutional respite and ancillary support.
In-home support and nursing-home transition

Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Medicaid Waiver

Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Medicaid Waiver

Who it is for
New York Medicaid recipients with nursing-facility level of care who can live safely in the community

Eligibility

General
Medicaid recipients with community-based long-term-care coverage, nursing-facility level of care, and a safe community plan; age 65+, or age 18–64 with a physical disability. Conflicting case-management or managed long-term-care enrollment must be resolved.

What it provides

  • Assessed waiver supports that allow eligible people to leave a nursing facility or avoid admission and live in the community.
Rent relief

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Who it is for
New York City tenants 62+ in rent-regulated apartments with limited income

Eligibility

General
New York City tenants age 62+ in qualifying rent-regulated apartments who meet the income test and spend more than one-third of household income on rent.
NY specifics
New York City only: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

What it provides

  • Freezes qualifying rent increases; landlords receive a tax-abatement credit equal to exempted increases.
Homeowner tax relief

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

Who it is for
New York City homeowners 65+ with limited income
Income limit
Current NYC program page lists combined owner/spouse/co-owner annual income no more than $58,399. Future July 2027 legislative changes must not be applied to the present benefit year.

Eligibility

General
Owners generally must be 65+, with spouse/sibling exceptions; ownership generally required for 12 consecutive months and property must be the primary residence, with stated exceptions.
NY specifics
New York City only: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

What it provides

  • Income-based exemption reduces taxable assessed value; not necessarily the tax bill by the same percentage.
Housing support

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

Who it is for
New York City adults with spare private space, or adults looking for a shared home, where one of the pair is 60+

Eligibility

General
Adult hosts with spare private space are matched with adult guests; at least one of the matchmates must be age 60 or older.
NY specifics
New York City only: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

What it provides

  • Free home-sharing matching service; living arrangements and contributions are agreed between matchmates.
Prescription-cost assistance

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)

Who it is for
New Yorkers 65+ with qualifying income who have, or can get, Medicare Part D
Income limit
Annual income up to $75,000 single or $100,000 married.

Eligibility

General
New York residents 65+ with qualifying income who are enrolled or eligible to enroll in Medicare Part D and are not receiving full Medicaid benefits. Enrollment is available throughout the year.

What it provides

  • Supplements eligible Medicare Part D prescription costs through income-based fee or deductible plans; premium assistance depends on program rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay in?
Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay is in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn.
02 Who is the owner of Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay?
Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay is legally operated by GWC-Sheepshead Bay, Inc.
03 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.
04 Are pets allowed at Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay?
Yes, Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay allows residents to bring their pets.
05 How many beds does Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay have?
Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay has 189 beds.
06 How much does Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay cost per month?
Pricing at Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay starts at $6,323 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
07 Has Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay had any violations?
Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay has no reported violations according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
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