Assisted living / New York / Brooklyn
Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay
2211 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235 · Kings County · (718) 616-1850
Enriched housing program · licensed for 189 residents · Licensed since 2012 · Operator: GWC-Sheepshead Bay, Inc.
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 331-S-012 · See the state record
The record in brief
Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 189 beds on its operating certificate, including 189 ALR, 189 EALR, 41 SNALR.
The Department of Health reports that the operator received no citations from any inspection between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026.
The state lists 1 enforcement action against the operator in that period.
On the state's assisted living quality page it has 1 food and dining violation at its latest recertification survey and an average of 67 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "The Operator of this facility received no citations from any inspection from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026."
February 12, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
Enforcement actions
- June 10, 2022: Stipulation & Order #: ACF-22-036
Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.
New York's assisted living quality measures
Source: New York State Department of Health, Assisted Living Residence Quality, read October 8, 2026. The page's third measure, confirmed complaint allegations, was not listed in its table when we read it.
Memory care
| Certification on the operating certificate | Beds | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Residence (ALR) | 189 | December 2012 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 189 | December 2012 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 41 | December 2012 |
Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay is certified for memory care in New York's terms. What memory care certification means.
A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov
An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov
Costs
New York requires each assisted living residence to file a Consumer Summary with its starting rent for each licence and certification, and the Department of Health posts it. Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR- $4600 Semi-Private, $6400 Private SNARL- $5600 Semi-Private, $7600 Private EALR- Same Pricing as Above
Source: Consumer Summary (PDF), on the Department of Health's Assisted Living Residence Quality page, read October 8, 2026.
Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov
Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: GWC-Sheepshead Bay, Inc..
Other assisted living nearby
- The Waterford on the BayBrooklyn, under 1 mi · 200 residents · 0 violations
- Harbor View Home for AdultsBrooklyn, under 1 mi · 162 residents · 1 violations
- Sunrise at Mill BasinBrooklyn, 2.2 mi · 142 residents · 1 violations
- Ateret Avot Assisted LivingBrooklyn, 2.3 mi · 85 residents · 0 violations
- Garden of Eden Assisted Living ProgramBrooklyn, 2.7 mi · 201 residents · 31 violations
- Kings Adult Care CenterBrooklyn, 2.8 mi · 200 residents · 34 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Menorah Home & Hospital for Aged & InfirmBrooklyn, under 1 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterBrooklyn, under 1 mi · 3 of 5 CMS stars
- The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and NursingBrooklyn, 1.1 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Shore View Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterBrooklyn, 1.1 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterBrooklyn, 2.5 mi · 4 of 5 CMS stars
If you have a concern
NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.
New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov
To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov
Common questions
- Is Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 331-S-012, enriched housing program, since December 1, 2012 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay care for?
- Its licence is for 189 residents.
- Has Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay had violations?
- The New York State Department of Health reports no citations from any inspection from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.
- How much does Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent: ALR- $4600 Semi-Private, $6400 Private SNARL- $5600 Semi-Private, $7600 Private EALR- Same Pricing as Above Care level charges are extra.
- Does Sunrise at Sheepshead Bay offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 41 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.
Sources
- Licence and capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
- Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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