Sutton Gardens

Overview of Sutton Gardens

Sutton Gardens is the premier option for memory care center for seniors in Queens, New York. They value the resident’s independence and have a reputation for providing the quality care that they need and deserve. They have world-class amenities available such as chef-prepared, restaurant quality meals, recreational activities, pharmacy services, and semi-private and private furnished accommodations.
At Sutton, residents receive 24-hour care to make sure that there’s always someone with your loved ones. Their enhanced assisted living memory care services provides all the comforts of a home and gives importance to wellness, nutrition, and fitness of all the residents.

(718) 461-1923

47-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 92 / 100

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

About this community

Facility TypeAdult Home

CountyQueens

Sutton Gardens is legally operated by Sutton Gardens, LLC.

Types of Care at Sutton Gardens

Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 0 enforcement actions 1 violation 3 inspections

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 2020 vs. New York state average

Overall vs. NY average

Latest Inspection February 14, 2024 Complaint Investigation

Violations Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Metric	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total violations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	1	12	This facility has 92% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 12).↓ 92% better
Violations per year Average violations per year since 2020.	0.2	2	This facility has 90% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.2 vs. NY avg 2).↓ 90% better
Violations per inspection Average violations per inspection.	0.3	1.3	This facility has 77% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NY avg 1.3).↓ 77% better

Violation breakdown

1 Residents Funds & Valuables NY avg: 0.1

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Metric	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	3	9	This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 67% 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.	33%	44%	This facility has 11 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (33% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 11% better
Violations per inspection Average violations recorded per inspection.	0.3	4	This facility has 93% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 93% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	3	55	This facility has 95% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 55).↓ 95% better

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

The most recent inspection on February 14, 2024, identified one deficiency related to resident funds and valuables, with a plan of correction approved. Earlier inspections in November 2021 and October 2020 found no violations. The main issue noted involved management of resident funds and valuables, while no fines, enforcement actions, or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations prior to the most recent inspection were unsubstantiated or found no violations. This pattern suggests mostly compliance with a recent isolated issue that the facility addressed.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Total Cases 26

Active Cases 2 2 active

Closed 24 24 Disposed

Most Recent 2025

Next Court Date Apr 29, 2026

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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

3.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Flushing's city center to Sutton Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.83 miles to nearest hospital (Flushing Hospital Medical Center)

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Sutton Gardens	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Flushing	47	No	92	Sutton Gardens, LLC	3	33.3%	3	1	0.3	-	-

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What neighborhood is Sutton Gardens in?

Sutton Gardens is in the Flushing neighborhood of Flushing.

Is Sutton Gardens in a walkable area?

Sutton Gardens has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

How many beds does Sutton Gardens have?

Sutton Gardens has 47 beds.

What is the phone number of Sutton Gardens?

(718) 461-1923 will put you in contact with the team at Sutton Gardens.

What county is Sutton Gardens located in?

Sutton Gardens is in Queens County.

Is Sutton Gardens Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Sutton Gardens is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.