Sunrise of Dix Hills

Overview of Sunrise of Dix Hills

Sunrise of Dix Hills is a lively senior living community located in Dix Hills, New York, inspiring residents to make the most of each day with beautiful living spaces, a variety of classes and programs, and cuisine that satisfies everyone’s cravings. The community offers room rates starting at $4,894 per month and provides a personalized, life-enriching experience, with posh residences on a Victorian-style estate and fine, restaurant-style dining. Sunrise of Dix Hills bustles with activity and friendly conversations, with dinner being a highlight, featuring celebrated meals such as beef brisket au jus or chicken marsala.

The community encourages independence and has various safety features in place to promote autonomy, including an enclosed garden. Sunrise of Dix Hills offers a variety of engaging activities, such as painting classes, bocce ball, and intergenerational cooking classes, and is home to two popular residents, Nina the cockapoo and Buddy the cat. Residents can host family and friends on the wraparound porch with rocking chairs or in the private dining room. Sunrise of Dix Hills provides on-site medical care from a 24-hour nursing team, along with visiting primary care physicians, podiatrists, physical/occupational therapists, and portable radiology and phlebotomy services. The community is conveniently located in Dix Hills, NY, on Deer Park Road (Route 231), situated between the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and Northern State Parkway, close to Cold Spring Harbor, cinemas, shopping, and the Heckscher Museum of Art, with medical support provided by Huntington Hospital, part of the Long Island Jewish healthcare system.

(631) 385-1733

114-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 8 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAdult Home

CountySuffolk

Sunrise of Dix Hills is legally operated by GWC - Dix Hills, Inc..

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 0 enforcement actions 3 violations 1 inspection

Inspection score unavailable

Not enough inspection history to generate a score.

Average score for New York assisted living residences: B 83/100

Inspection Scorecard 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 2022 vs. New York state average

Overall vs. NY average

Latest Inspection November 15, 2022 Renewal

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	1	9	This facility has 89% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 89% better
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	1	4	This facility has 75% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	100%	44%	This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse Rank #286 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 286th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	0	6	This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (0 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Violations Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total violations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	3	14.5	This facility has 79% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 79% better Rank #155 / 318 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 155th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Violations per year Average violations per year since 2022.	0.8	3.6	This facility has 78% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.8 vs. NY avg 3.6).↓ 78% better
Violations per inspection Average violations per inspection.	3	1.6	This facility has 88% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 88% worse Rank #295 / 318 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 295th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Violation breakdown

1 Disaster and Emergency NY avg: 0.5

2 Food and Service NY avg: 1.1

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

November 15, 2022 relicensure inspection cited 3 deficiencies related to food service nutrition, sanitation, and emergency planning recordkeeping.
No complaints were substantiated or investigated during the reporting period.
Deficiencies focused on food safety compliance and disaster drill documentation, with no enforcement actions taken.

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Total Cases 9

Active Cases 0

Closed 9

Since 2016

Most Recent 2022

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

Studio

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise of Dix Hills

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2.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Dix Hills's city center to Sunrise of Dix Hills's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.67 miles to nearest hospital (Commack Memorial Sote)

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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 Sunrise of Dix Hills in?

Sunrise of Dix Hills is in the Deer Park Avenue neighborhood of Dix Hills.

Who is the owner of Sunrise of Dix Hills?

The legal owner and operator of Sunrise of Dix Hills is GWC - Dix Hills, Inc..

Is Sunrise of Dix Hills in a walkable area?

Sunrise of Dix Hills has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How many beds does Sunrise of Dix Hills have?

Sunrise of Dix Hills has 114 beds.

Are there photos of Sunrise of Dix Hills?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Sunrise of Dix Hills in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Sunrise of Dix Hills?

(631) 385-1733 will put you in contact with the team at Sunrise of Dix Hills.

What county is Sunrise of Dix Hills located in?

Sunrise of Dix Hills is in Suffolk County.

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