The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights
The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights is an Independent Living Home in New York
The Watermark at Brooklyn… is an Independent Living Home in New York
The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights
The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights is an Independent Living Home in New York
The Watermark at Brooklyn… is an Independent Living Home in New York
Considerably the only modernized and luxurious senior housing in Brooklyn, The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights has indeed set the standard of living for independent living, assisted living, and memory care in the borough. The Watermark has done this to ensure a wonderful and hassle-free experience during their stay; they want to promote a fun-filled experience for seniors because staff ensures that residents can each grow and live a purposeful life during their golden years. Residents at The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights are encouraged to cultivate a lifestyle that is in proportion to their freedom and assistance.
The Brooklyn Heights branch of the senior living community provides nothing but the renowned Watermark service. While they offer thoughtful amenities such as The W Room, an elegant dining room with a two-story bar; Willow and Clark Cafe, a coffee shop designed with hints of European style; Biblio, a library and wine bar; Indulge, a salon spa; and performance arts center– just to name a few of what the upscale community provides. With these, they have undoubtedly showcased creative and exquisite amenities which, when added on top of their thoughtful services, seal the confirmation of the extraordinary care in store at The Watermark. Seniors gain resort-like services while balanced with receiving wonderful help from the staff.
About this community
Additional licensing details
Ownership & operating entity
The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights is legally operated by Brooklyn Operating Company, LLC.
Care Services
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 365 - 1,116 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights
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.
2 visits/inspections
1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
1 other visits
Results
2 resulted in violations
0 found no issues
New York average: 37 complaint visits
New York average: 0 inspections
16 violations
Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New York average: 12 violations
0 enforcement actions
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
Inspection Report Summary for The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights
The facility underwent two inspections from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2025, resulting in a total of 16 violations and no inspections with no violations. The largest survey by violations was the complaint survey issued on February 28, 2025, which identified 15 violations. This survey highlighted deficiencies across several regulatory categories, including general requirements (Regulation 402.4(b)(1)), resident services (Regulation 488.7(d)(1)(i‑iii), (d)(3), and (d)(6)), food service (Regulation 488.8(b)(4)), personnel (Regulation 488.9(f)), records and reports (Regulation 488.10(c)(1)), environmental standards (Regulation 488.11(c), (d)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(6)), disaster and emergency procedures (Regulation 488.12(c)(1‑10), (h), and (i)), and medication management (Regulation 1001.10(l)(2)). The status of this survey is “Plan/Notice of Correction Under Review.”
A second survey, issued on January 28, 2025, identified a single violation under Regulation 485.11(b) related to records and reports, also pending review. All violations from both surveys are currently under the Inspection Review Process and have not yet resulted in enforcement action.
Enforcement actions from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2025 show that there have been no enforcement actions against the operator of this facility during this reporting period. Because no inspections resulted in zero violations, the pattern indicates that each inspection identified at least one deficiency requiring corrective action.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
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21 Clark St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New York Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).
- General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
- General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
- Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
- Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
- General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), 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 Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
- Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New York Seniors
Community First Choice Option
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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 Specifics:Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, 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 Specifics:Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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
Requirements:
- General:One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), 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 Specifics:Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.
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