The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights

Overview of The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights

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.

(347) 343-4900

256-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 91 / 100

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

About this community

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program

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The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights is legally operated by Brooklyn Operating Company, LLC.

No Alzheimer's certification

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 0 enforcement actions 16 violations 2 inspections

Inspection Score

Limited inspection history. Not enough information to score against the New York benchmark.

New York assisted living residences benchmark: 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 2025 vs. New York state average

Overall vs. NY average

Latest Inspection February 28, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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.	2	9	This facility has 78% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 78% better
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	2	4	This facility has 50% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% 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
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	1	6	This facility has 83% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 83% better

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.	16	14.5	This facility has 10% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (16 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 10% worse
Violations per year Average violations per year since 2025.	16	14.5	This facility has 10% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (16 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 10% worse
Violations per inspection Average violations per inspection.	8	1.6	This facility has 400% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (8 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 400% worse

Violation breakdown

3 Disaster and Emergency NY avg: 0.5

4 Environmental Standards NY avg: 1.7

1 Food and Service NY avg: 1.1

1 General Requirements NY avg: 0.1

1 Medication Management NY avg: 0.4

1 Personnel NY avg: 0.7

2 Records and Reports NY avg: 2.0

3 Resident Services NY avg: 2.9

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

February 28, 2025 complaint survey found 15 deficiencies across resident services, food service, personnel, environmental standards, disaster procedures, and medication management.
January 28, 2025 other survey cited 1 deficiency in records and reports, showing ongoing documentation issues.
No complaints were substantiated in either the February or January 2025 inspections.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 365 - 1,116 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: High-rise

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5.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.08 miles to nearest hospital (NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Gouverneur)

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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

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What neighborhood is The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights in?

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights is in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Who is the owner of The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights?

The legal owner and operator of The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights is Brooklyn Operating Company, LLC.

Is The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights in a walkable area?

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

How many beds does The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights have?

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights has 256 beds.

Are there photos of The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights?

Yes — there are 12 photos of The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights?

(347) 343-4900 will put you in contact with the team at The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights.

What county is The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights located in?

The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights is in Kings County.

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