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10 Best Nursing Homes in Brooklyn, NY

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Brooklyn is New York City’s most populous borough and the second most popular among seniors 65 and above, just behind Queens. It’s known for its alluring art, tremendous cultural influence, and waterfront activities by Sheepshead Bay. As the geographical center of NYC, Brooklyn enables seniors to explore other boroughs with ease.

Brooklyn offers a robust selection of long-term care options, including nursing homes and senior care facilities. It’s important to note that nursing home is often used as a blanket term to describe a variety of senior living facilities. However, a nursing home is where individuals with serious medical conditions receive 24-hour supervision and skilled nursing care.

A Place for Mom doesn’t partner with nursing homes, but it does partner with assisted living and memory care facilities. These senior care facilities offer a safe place for seniors with daily care needs to receive assistance with daily activities, personal care services, chores, and meals. They also provide an engaging environment for seniors to pursue friendships and hobbies. In Brooklyn, the monthly cost for skilled nursing is $12,471. However, the monthly costs for assisted living and memory care are around $4,364 and $4,447.

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My mom has been in the Wellspring residence at Brightview since October 2017. We are very pleased with the cleanliness, the incredible caring staff and the number of activities that are arranged for the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Brightview on New Canaan, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking available at our location. All meals are provided to residents. We offer dining options such as vegetarian food and Kosher fare. Residents enjoy regular...
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It is good. They give her good care and the food is great. The aides check on her and wash her. She does go to the therapy and she refuses it sometimes. They are good. They try to help with everything. They...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
We practice 'The Rose Garden Way' and welcome all our patients to a home-like setting where they can get the very best care in a personal setting. We welcome family members to visit at any time. We are privately owned and operated and we take pride in treating all our residents like family. Rose...
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We chose The Greens because they did paperwork to put a lean on her home until it was sold so they were very accommodating with that whole process. The room sizes at the facility are very nice, perfect for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Greens At Cannondale, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized care,...
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So many wonderful aspects of this facility. The room and bathroom are spotless. I'm jealous of the menu for meals. My brother loves their word search etc, cognitive activity time. It's very bright and airy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Bristal at North Woodmere is one member of a growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, North Woodmere has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and...
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The community was clean anytime we would go see my loved one. The community was extremely friendly from the administration down to the janitor. Everyone was always smiling and always asking what...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Established in 1921 in West Orange, NJ Canterbury Village is an experienced Assisted Living Residence. With only 53 residents we offer personalized assistance, support and healthcare services, available 24 hours a day. Our reasonable monthly service fee includes a spacious private studio with...
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The staff works hard and are patient with the residents. They consistently engage the residents in activities. The food is varied and my Mom generally enjoys it. My Mom had moved once into a fairly bigger...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive milieu based...
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Mom lived there for the last 3 years. It was home and the staff were family. They made the last few years of Moms life happy and comfortable. They provided my family and I support and comfort at the end of...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Woodcliff Lake is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a...
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The Bristal in Massapequa has been absolutely amazing with the care they have shown my Mom. The level of patience and compassion as well as attention and treatment extended has really made a very positive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since 2006, The Bristal at Massapequa has served this community with a much needed, high-quality senior living solution. Here we help residents on the South Shore adapt and thrive to a new home and a better way of life. Massapequa, in particular, has much to offer, with numerous commercial...
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My friend likes the place and is enjoying his stay! Everything has been very good at the facility. The cleanliness is good and he likes the meals.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Since 1972, Llanfair House Care & Rehabilitation Center has provided personalized skilled nursing and rehabilitative services in the Wayne community. We are proudly recognized as one of the Best Nursing Homes in America by US News and World Report 2014.Our interdisciplinary team works closely...
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When we are there we know the care services are good, and the cleanliness of the community stood out to us. Visually it is a nice place to bring your loved one, and it has a certain feel that it resembles an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Bristal Assisted Living at West Babylon will be 15th community of The Bristal Assisted Living – the 12th on Long Island and the 5th in Suffolk County. Since 2000, The Bristal has been helping families understand and embrace the advantages of senior assisted living. Whether you are seeking...
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My adoptive mother [name removed] spent the last eight months of her life at Friedwald Center. The facility become her home and its caretakers, family. Every aspect of her daily life was provided with...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Friedwald Center has earned a reputation for excellence in the Lower Hudson Valley through our continuous pursuit of innovative healthcare services, selection of qualified and compassionate personnel, and the provision of progressive staff training. From our 24/7 skilled nursing care to our...
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My mother has dementia, but since being at Brandywine she is more active. She benefits from the daily routine. She gets help getting up and ready for the day. Always out of her room when I visit. She...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Brandywine Princeton by Monarch, residents aren’t just cared for—they’re celebrated. Nestled in one of New Jersey’s most vibrant and culturally rich communities, our community offers the perfect balance of personalized support and independent living, just minutes from the charm of downtown...
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The people are really great here. My wife is pleased with everything at this time. The person in charge of the meals has really done a nice job. She bent over backward to accommodate my wife's diet. The...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Fountainview Care Center is located in the heart of Lakewood, New Jersey. With caring, trained and professional staff, Fountainview provides a long term care program that is primarily directed towards maintaining the optimum overall health of our residents. Fountainview Care Center offers premium...
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There has been a lot of boredom due to the legal restrictions for the activities. Due to COVID this has made it hard for us to be able to see my loved. All my ratings are based on prior to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Bristal at Lynbrook is one member of an ever-growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, Lynbrook has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection....
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The staff at Bethany are always nice very attentive to everyone's needs. The facility is always clean and smells good not like a nursing home or other facilities I have visited. My dad lives his room and I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We have had an excellent experience so far, the place is lovely and overall we are very pleased. Just like everybody else there are times where you can tell they are understaffed but they are still very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since our beginning in the early 20th century as a not for profit community, we have provided a quality retirement experience. Now, as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, that retirement experience includes a gracious and elegant lifestyle augmented by highly professional staff, outstanding...
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Cresskill is a safe and loving facility. The most important aspect is that the staff truly cares about each of the residents and they're like a big, happy family. It's...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive milieu based...
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We had a good experience at The Bristal at Westbury. There were some great workers here. The facility itself is very fancy and very large. We felt that it was not conducive for family visits in the memory...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Bristal at Westbury is just one member of a growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, Westbury has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection. Fully...
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It's a very clean facility. They have a very nice way that they run their program. Sometimes things will happen because it's a big facility. One thing I would suggest to other families, if something is not...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Belair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, it is our mission to provide you with superior rehabilitation and medical care in a home-like, comfortable setting. The four pillars of our mission statement – Excellence, Kindness, Compassion, and Service – shine through all of the services we...
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Excellent . My father was here many years ago and he received (nursing home) and he received great end of life care. I always recommend this facility to other for both areas.I have said everything I need to...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Buckingham at Norwood is CMS 5-star Skilled Nursing Community and Rehabilitation Center in Norwood, New Jersey. We are recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top performing nursing homes in the nation. Certified in the Eden Alternative, our approach to care is...
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We chose this facility because 10% of their beds are medicaid, so primarily it was for the cost. My mom was at another facility for 3 years, but she wanted a change of scenery. The room sizes are fine, it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Bristal Assisted Living at Woodcliff Lake is unique, not only because of the high-end luxury lifestyle it brings to retirement living in New Jersey, but also due to the top-quality senior care and activities residents find here. There are endless opportunities for learning, sharing, bonding,...
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My mother likes it, and that's all that's important. She is happy there. She is enjoys the meals! The nurses communicate well.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is the premier, CMS 5-star provider of sub-acute and rehabilitation services in the Bergen, Morris, and Passaic communities. Our team of stellar healthcare professionals consistently provide high quality short-term and long-term nursing care in a...
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My mother in law is doing great since her move to this community. So far everything is working out very well, and we are pleased with all they have done for our family. It has been a good, positive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Dominican Village is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit, Independent and Assisted Living Retirement Community, with Respite Care, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic.  Conveniently located in Western Suffolk County on a scenic 13-acre campus, we cater to the diverse needs of all residents...
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The facility was very clean and the apartment was beautiful. The staff was excellent. The biggest complaint was the food. They did not have skim milk, sugar-free jelly, plain yogurt. In other words, someone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Where the charm of Long Island meets the ease of elegant living—Brandywine Huntington Terrace welcomes you home. Tucked into the friendly town of Melville, Long Island, our beautiful community is centrally located just off Exit 49 of the Long Island Expressway. Residents and their families enjoy...
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After selling the home she lived in for over 60 years, my mom moved into a beautiful apartment While there she became unhappy and lonely, and after giving up her license and car, felt isolated. We heard...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Bristal Assisted Living offers incomparable care, the finest luxury amenities, a packed activity calendar and so much more. Call today to schedule your visit.

Our methodology

How we rank order the Brooklyn community options above

We developed a proprietary recommendation system that orders Brooklyn community options based on factors we know are important to seniors and their families:

  • Proximity to your search location
  • Availability of recent, high-quality reviews
  • The amount of detailed community information available

Where we source our information

14,000+ communities

We collect proprietary data from our network of 14,000+ senior living communities in the U.S., with regular refreshes of data and information

350,000+ reviews

We have 387,000+ reviews from senior living residents and family members that provide first-hand accounts about senior living communities

Read our full methodology

Cost of nursing homes in Brooklyn

The median cost of a nursing home in the NYC metro is about $12,471 per month.[01] Since Brooklyn is a borough of New York City, this nursing home cost reflects the entire metropolitan area. Fortunately, we highlight hyperlocal costs on Brooklyn-specific senior care options within our network below.

If your loved one doesn’t require 24-hour medical supervision, they may benefit from senior care facilities like assisted living or memory care. Below are the average costs of both senior care options in Brooklyn, according to A Place for Mom’s 2022-2023 proprietary data on what actual families paid:[02]

  • About $4,364 per month for assisted living
  • About $4,447 per month for memory care



These senior care facilities include several services in their monthly cost. For instance, seniors can expect to receive assistance with the following:

  • Activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Access to on-site amenities and activities

How Brooklyn senior care costs compare to other boroughs

Brooklyn is the most affordable borough for both assisted living and memory care. Seniors save nearly $2,000 per month compared to the second most affordable borough of Queens. Here are our 2022-2023 proprietary estimates to give you a monthly cost comparison of the boroughs:

Queens
$6,300 for assisted living
$6,700 for memory care

The Bronx
$7,000 for assisted living
$7,900 for memory care

Staten Island
$6,700 for assisted living
$6,700 for memory care

Manhattan
$12,000 for assisted living
$13,100 for memory care

How to pay for nursing homes in Brooklyn

Seniors and their families often use various private pay options, including savings accounts, Social Security benefits, retirement pensions, and investment returns to pay for nursing homes and senior care facilities in Brooklyn. Depending on your circumstances, the following private pay options may be a way to offset senior care costs:



Families can also turn to public payment methods like VA benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid to cover some assisted living expenses in Brooklyn. You’ll find an overview of the three options below. For a detailed exploration of these payment options, you can check out the payment section on our NYC page or view our guide to paying for long-term care.

VA benefits

Around 31,000 veterans live in Brooklyn and more than half are age 65 or older.[03] To accommodate this substantial veteran population, Brooklyn and New York City offer resources to help veterans and their spouses cover living and senior care costs. Veteran seniors should reach out to local veterans service organizations (VSOs) in Brooklyn to receive benefits counseling and learn about their available benefits.

The NYC Department of Veterans’ Services recommends the following offices to seniors searching for veterans service organizations (VSOs) in Brooklyn:

New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS)
250 Schermerhorn St., Room 211
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Phone: 718-613-3735

Email: dvsinfo@veterans.ny.gov

Brooklyn Veteran Resource Center
25 Chapel St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

These organizations can connect you with VSOs like the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). They help Brooklyn veterans receive and maximize their entitled benefits by putting them in contact with applicable VSOs.

Medicare and Medicaid for nursing homes in Brooklyn

Medicare in Brooklyn

Medicare provides health care insurance to seniors 65+ and is federally funded. It can cover a limited stay at a skilled nursing facility or nursing home. All expenses are fully covered by Medicare for 20 days and a limited amount is covered for up to 100 days. After the 100-day limit, Medicare is no longer responsible for payments.[04]

Medicare doesn’t cover room and board costs for assisted living in Brooklyn. However, it can cover medical costs — like doctors’ visits, prescriptions, and more — associated with long-term care. Seniors can visit New York State’s consumer guide to community-based long term care to learn more about Medicare Savings Programs< and the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program.

To access Medicare services in Brooklyn, you can contact your nearest Social Security Administration (SSA) office by using this Social Security Office Locator. Find a local office by typing in the ZIP code and clicking on “I Need Other Services.”

Medicaid in Brooklyn

Medicaid is federally- and state-funded. The state’s program is called New York Medicaid. It can cover nursing home costs — including room and board, nursing services, and more — for seniors who qualify for the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) program. To qualify, a senior must meet the following requirements:[05]

  • Be eligible for community-based Medicaid
  • Require a nursing home level of care
  • Be at least 65 years of age



New York Medicaid doesn’t cover room and board costs within an assisted living or memory care facility, but it can cover some assisted living expenses for seniors who apply and qualify for the New York Assisted Living Program (ALP). Your loved one doesn’t need to be on Medicaid to qualify for this program, but recipients must require a nursing home level of care.

The Assisted Living Program covers long-term care in assisted living facilities. Covered care services include the following:

  • Adult day health care
  • Case management services for registered professional nurses
  • Emergency response services
  • Home health aides and services
  • Housekeeping
  • Medical supplies and equipment
  • Nursing and supervision
  • Personal care
  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
  • Room and board



To access Medicaid benefits in Brooklyn, seniors can reach out to the following offices:

Coney Island
1912 Mermaid Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11224

Phone: 929-221-3790

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

East New York
404 Pine St., 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11208

Phone: 929-221-8204

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kings County Hospital
441 Clarkson Ave., “T” Building, Nurses’ Residence, First Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11203

Phone: 718-221-2300. Extension #2301

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Brooklyn South
785 Atlantic Ave., First Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Phone: 929-221-3502

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Note: Some of these offices offer online appointments, while others may be temporarily closed. Be sure to call before your visit.

Care and amenities for nursing homes in Brooklyn

Brooklyn offers a range of nursing homes and senior care facilities to accommodate the long-term care needs of its growing senior population. Our partnering facilities can be found throughout the borough, with some overlooking the breathtaking bay, while others are located in Brooklyn’s happening neighborhoods.

The borough boasts charming, brownstone-lined streets and offers more of a relaxing atmosphere than Manhattan’s posh feel. Brooklyn also offers NYC residents easy access to waterfront activities and scenic beaches. Residents typically enjoy the attractions found at Coney Island and the historic boardwalk filled with shops, restaurants, and much more.

Nursing homes for serious medical conditions

Even though A Place for Mom doesn’t partner with skilled nursing facilities, seniors still have a few great options to receive skilled nursing in Brooklyn. Nursing homes are the best option for seniors who require 24-hour medical supervision and care for chronic and serious medical conditions.

Skilled nursing facilities in Brooklyn typically offer the following services:

  • Short- and long-term nursing services (wound care, dialysis services, respiratory care)
  • Rehabilitative therapies (physical, occupational, speech)
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Medication management and injection administration
  • Housekeeping and laundry services
  • Some social activities and a shared space

Assisted living and memory care for daily care needs

Within A Place for Mom’s network of senior care facilities in New York’s five boroughs, Brooklyn has the most senior care facilities. Multiple Brooklyn communities also offer both assisted living and memory care. Here’s a breakdown of care services offered at our partner Brooklyn senior care facilities:[02]

  • Approximately 75% of senior care facilities offer both assisted living and memory care.
  • Approximately 25% of senior care facilities only offer assisted living.



Assisted living or memory care is often more suitable for seniors who don’t require 24-hour nursing care, but still need assistance with daily activities. These communities offer personalized care services to accommodate each resident’s personal care needs, and some light nursing services to manage common conditions like diabetes or arthritis.

Seniors can expect to find the following on-site amenities and services at our Brooklyn senior care partners:

  • Assistance with bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • Three meals and snacks daily
  • Housekeeping and laundry services
  • Medication reminders
  • Transportation services
  • On-site activities (fitness classes, crafts classes, group games)
  • On-site amenities (shared lounges, game rooms, fitness centers)



Our partnering senior care facilities typically offer some of the following services to accommodate common conditions and needs:

  • Diabetic care
  • Hospice or palliative care
  • Visiting podiatrists and dentists
  • Visiting rehabilitative therapists



Our memory care partners offer all of the services and amenities listed above while being a bit more personalized to accommodate the unique needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Some specialized memory care accommodations include required memory care classes for staff, reminiscent activities, navigational signs, thoughtful layouts, and more.

Nursing home laws and regulations in Brooklyn

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) licenses and regulates all long-term care facilities — including skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care —  in Brooklyn and New York. In this section, you’ll find an overview of licensure requirements for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and memory care facilities.

Nursing home regulations in New York

For nursing homes, the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA) at the NYSDOH oversees the licensure process. The board has 13 members who are qualified to represent New York’s health care system and the general public. During a review, the board will check for a nursing facility’s ability to provide residents with the following services upon admission:[06]

  • Daily, weekly, or monthly rate
  • A well-maintained residential unit
  • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Activities and programs
  • Sufficient staffing



New York nursing homes must protect resident rights and provide the following medical and nursing services to residents:[06]

  • Diet prescribed by a doctor
  • 24-hour nursing care
  • Medical equipment and supplies
  • Dental, optician, and optometrist services
  • Pharmacy services
  • Diagnostic services
  • Rehabilitative therapies

Assisted living and memory care regulations in New York

The NYSDOH refers to assisted living and memory care facilities as adult care facilities that provide housing to five or more adults at a time. Both facilities must receive an Assisted Living Residence (ALR) license to care for residents. To provide memory care services, an adult care facility must obtain a Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) license in addition to an ALR.[07]

In New York, assisted living and memory care facilities must provide the following to residents:[07]

  • Housing
  • Daily meals and snacks
  • 24-hour on-site monitoring
  • Personal care and/or home care services
  • Case management services
  • Individualized care plans

Inspections for nursing homes and senior care facilities in New York

For assisted living and memory care facilities, the NYDOH’s Adult Care Facilities division performs inspections on a yearly basis to help ensure quality and resident safety. You can access inspection reports for nursing homes using this NYS nursing home profiles search tool. For assisted living and memory care, you can access inspection reports using this adult care facilities search tool.

Inspection reports include details on the following and more:[08]

  • Inspection dates
  • Violations found
  • Status of corrections for any violations
  • Enforcement actions taken against the facility

Health care for seniors in Brooklyn

Brooklyn has a few accessible medical centers to accommodate the health care needs of its aging population. Learn about what the borough’s top-rated hospitals have to offer below.[09]

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. This hospital is ranked No. 9 in New York and is nationally ranked in five specialties — cardiology, diabetes and endocrinology, neurology, urology, and geriatrics.
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. This hospital is home to a world-renowned Level 1 trauma center. It’s known for its diabetes care, heart failure treatment, stroke care, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care.
  • University Hospital at Downstate. This hospital ranks well in four specialties — heart failure treatment, diabetes care, stroke care, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care.

Transportation for seniors in Brooklyn

Most of our assisted living and senior care community partners in Brooklyn offer complimentary or at-cost transportation services. Many communities have a concierge or transportation director who schedules rides and helps seniors get around Brooklyn and the greater NYC area with ease. Some communities may limit rides to medical appointments or essential errands.

Visiting loved ones can use the local subways, buses, and more. Seniors 65+ can ride with their loved ones and receive a discount on NYC transportation. To obtain a Reduced Fare Metro Card from the New York City Department of Aging, seniors can show their Medicare card or call 3-1-1. You can learn more about local senior transportation options in Brooklyn on the NYC311 website.

Activities for seniors in Brooklyn

Known for its rich culture and endless entertainment, Brooklyn offers an abundance of fun activities for all ages and abilities — even seniors with varying levels of mobility. Some of our partner senior care facilities take seniors on outings to Brooklyn’s fun attractions and events. Seniors may also explore Brooklyn on their own or with visiting loved ones.

Below, we’ve highlighted a few senior-friendly activities to give you a sense of what Brooklyn has to offer:

  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This lively 52-acre garden allows seniors to immerse themselves in nature for a day. Roam through astonishing gardens like the Japanese garden, rock garden, herb garden, fragrance garden, and more. The garden offers a senior discount and is easily accessible to individuals with disabilities. It offers guided tours and wheelchairs available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Brooklyn Museum. As one of the largest, most enchanting museums in New York City, this museum displays over 500,000 artworks in a variety of mediums. From contemporary and American art to indigenous artworks and photography, visitors get a unique experience every time they visit. It’s also accessible for seniors with disabilities. The museum offers a senior discount, wheelchairs for free, ASL tours for those with hearing impairments, and verbal description tours for those with visual impairments.
  • Prospect Park. This gorgeous, expansive park spans over 585 acres and offers a world of activities. Seniors can join guided walking tours, enjoy a picnic, birdwatch, or fish in Prospect Park Lake. Seniors can also enjoy an afternoon at the Prospect Park Zoo, Lefferts Historic House, or attend seasonal events.
  • Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). BAM is a multi-arts center offering all types of performances including theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more. It’s been in Brooklyn for over a century and half and has become a prime spot for the performing arts. BAM even goes the extra mile for seniors 65+ by offering senior-specific, accessible events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Sheepshead, The Belvedere and Sunrise of Mill Basin are the top-rated Nursing Homes facilities near Brooklyn, NY. These Nursing Homes facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Nursing Homes in Brooklyn is $9,142 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

References

  1. Genworth. (2021). Cost of care survey.

  2. A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  3. United States Census Bureau. (2022). Brooklyn borough, Kings County, New York.

  4. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (2023). Medicare coverage of skilled nursing facility care.

  5. New York State Department of Health. (2021, September). NHTD Medicaid waiver program.

  6. New York State Department of Health. (2023, July). Nursing homes in New York State.

  7. New York State Department of Health. (2023, May). Adult care facility services.

  8. New York State Department of Health. (2023). NYS Health profiles: Adult care facilities by region/county.

  9. U.S. News and World Report. (2023). Hospitals in Brooklyn, NY.

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1.

Genworth. (2021). Cost of care survey.

2.

A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

3.

United States Census Bureau. (2022). Brooklyn borough, Kings County, New York.

4.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (2023). Medicare coverage of skilled nursing facility care.

5.

New York State Department of Health. (2021, September). NHTD Medicaid waiver program.

6.

New York State Department of Health. (2023, July). Nursing homes in New York State.

7.

New York State Department of Health. (2023, May). Adult care facility services.

8.

New York State Department of Health. (2023). NYS Health profiles: Adult care facilities by region/county.

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U.S. News and World Report. (2023). Hospitals in Brooklyn, NY.