Sunrise at Mill Basin
Located at 5905 Strickland Avenue in Brooklyn, Sunrise at Mill Basin provides assisted living and memory care for up to 142 residents. The three-story building is run by GWC-Mill Basin, Inc., offering a supportive environment in a quiet neighborhood.
Instead of typical shared rooms, residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The pet-friendly property includes daily fitness programs, scheduled local transportation, and social activities. The surrounding Mill Basin area carries a walk score of 59, meaning some nearby spots are walkable but most daily trips require a car or public transit. For medical needs, One Brooklyn Health–Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center is about three miles away.
Evaluations by the New York State Department of Health’s Office of Aging and Long Term Care show a stable overall record. Reviews generally focus on administrative paperwork and care planning documentation, rather than issues with hands-on resident care.
Families looking to explore the campus or ask about current apartment availability can call the Strickland Avenue front office.
About this community
Sunrise at Mill Basin is legally operated by GWC-Mill Basin, Inc.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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 2026 vs. New York state average• Total violations (93% below)
• Violations per inspection (81% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (43% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 9 | 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 |
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Inspections with violations
| 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 |
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Inspection violation rate
| 25% | 44% | This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (25% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 19% better Rank #56 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 56th out of 316 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaint visits
| 2 | 6 | This facility has had 67% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer Rank #124 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 124th out of 316 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
| 1 | 14.5 | This facility has 93% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 93% better Rank #31 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 31st out of 316 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Violations per inspection
| 0.3 | 1.6 | This facility has 81% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 81% better Rank #44 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 44th out of 316 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
| 2 | 79 | This facility has 97% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better |
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Complaints per year
| 2 | 79 | This facility has 97% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better |
Lawsuit overview for Sunrise at Mill Basin
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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6.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to Sunrise at Mill Basin's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.25 miles to nearest hospital (One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center)
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York
Sunrise at Mill Basin is located in New York City, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise at Mill Basin
What neighborhood is Sunrise at Mill Basin in?
Sunrise at Mill Basin is in the Mill Basin neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Who is the owner of Sunrise at Mill Basin?
Sunrise at Mill Basin is legally operated by GWC-Mill Basin, Inc.
Is Sunrise at Mill Basin in a walkable area?
Sunrise at Mill Basin has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at Sunrise at Mill Basin?
Yes, Sunrise at Mill Basin allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Sunrise at Mill Basin have?
Sunrise at Mill Basin has 142 beds.
Has Sunrise at Mill Basin had any violations?
Sunrise at Mill Basin has had 1 reported violation since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of Sunrise at Mill Basin?
Yes — there are 9 photos of Sunrise at Mill Basin in the photo gallery on this page.
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