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Sunrise at Mill Basin in Brooklyn, NY

Sunrise at Mill Basin is an assisted living and memory care community in Brooklyn, NY.

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Sunrise at Mill Basin in Brooklyn, NY

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  • Interior

    A modern kitchen and dining area featuring wood cabinets, a table with a floral centerpiece, and sleek appliances.
  • Outdoors

    A well-maintained hotel entrance with surrounding greenery under a blue sky.
  • Decor

    A cozy nursery room with a crib, rocking chair, and dresser.
  • Living Room

    A cozy lounge area with sofas, patterned chairs, and a central coffee table.
  • Building

    A building entrance with a covered walkway and an orange bench in the foreground.
  • Windows

    A beautifully set dining table in a well-decorated room with elegant furnishings and natural light streaming through the windows.
  • Dining

    An elegant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting and tasteful decor.
  • Landscaping

    A hotel entrance with a neatly landscaped driveway under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen and dining area featuring wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a table with flowers.
  • Seating Area

    A spacious lobby featuring a grand piano, elegant staircase, and comfortable seating with floral decor.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with a fireplace, armchairs, and a television.
  • Floor Plan

    A top-down view of a studio apartment floor plan with labeled sections for living, kitchen, and bathroom areas.
  • Patio

    A cozy patio with a white dining set and comfortable sofa, featuring colorful cushions and ample natural light from large windows.
  • Television

    A well-arranged meeting room with chairs facing a television.

5905 Strickland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 105 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Sunrise at Mill Basin Costs & Pricing

Sunrise at Mill Basin offers a range of living options that reflect its premium services and amenities, which are priced higher than the average costs in both Kings County and New York State. For instance, the monthly fee for a semi-private room is $6,390, significantly above Kings County's average of $4,426 and New York's overall average of $4,389. The studio apartments at Sunrise are priced at $7,440, while the county's average stands at $5,461 and the state's at $4,532. Lastly, for those considering one-bedroom options, Sunrise's rate of $8,550 far exceeds the local average of $6,583 and the state figure of $4,307. These figures underscore Sunrise at Mill Basin's positioning as a more upscale senior living choice within the region.

Floor plansSunrise at Mill BasinKings CountyNew York
Semi-Private$6,390$4,426$4,389
Studio$7,440$5,461$4,532
1 Bedroom$8,550$6,583$4,307

Overall Review of Sunrise at Mill Basin

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Staff support feels consistently helpful

Families and residents repeatedly describe the staff as helpful and responsive.

Across the reviews, people describe staff who are friendly, caring, and willing to answer questions and help with requests. Several reviewers specifically call out the director or concierge experience as welcoming and supportive, and others mention the aides and caregivers being attentive to daily needs. A few reviews also mention missed responsiveness when help is needed quickly, which shows the experience can vary by situation and staffing.

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Memory care receives strong praise

Residents in memory care are described as well supervised and engaged.

Multiple reviewers describe loved ones receiving excellent care in the memory care setting, including help that makes residents feel well taken care of. Families also mention the facility supporting mental wellness through structured stimulation and current-events style engagement, along with activities residents can participate in. At the same time, some reviews express concerns about delays when residents press call buttons or need assistance promptly.

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Dining is often described positively

Meals and the dining setup are repeatedly described in positive terms.

Food comes up often, with reviewers describing dining as clean, well maintained, and good quality—some call out wholesome or freshly prepared meals. Several mention dining experiences that feel more like a restaurant, and others note they enjoy the variety offered day to day. A few reviewers raise concerns about food quality or snacks and add-on charges, so dining impressions are not uniform.

  • A modern kitchen and dining area featuring wood cabinets, a table with a floral centerpiece, and sleek appliances.
  • An elegant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting and tasteful decor.
  • An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, set for a formal meal.
common 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents appear to have plenty of scheduled activities to choose from.

Reviews describe an active calendar that includes group engagement such as trivia, music-related events, art classes, exercise, and occasional outings. Multiple people also mention residents spending time outside in outdoor spaces, including courtyard or garden areas. A few reviews say the activities weren’t the right fit for a loved one’s level of memory needs or that residents could be left in their rooms too often.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Price and staffing are recurring concerns

Some families report high costs alongside staffing and call-bell delays.

Several reviews describe the overall value as poor, using language about being overpriced, nickel-and-dimed, or paying for additional care and still waiting for help. Other comments point to delays responding when residents need assistance, including long waits for help with the bathroom or unanswered call bells. There are also complaints about security/maintenance and staffing coverage during off-hours, which reinforces that day-to-day reliability can be uneven.

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Convenient area access with transit nearby

The location near everyday services and transit is mentioned by reviewers.

A couple of reviewers describe the area as convenient, including closeness to where family members lived and ease of getting around. The surrounding neighborhood also includes pharmacy options, hospital access, and multiple transit stops within a few miles, which can make day-to-day errands simpler.

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Features

Housing

  • 142 resident community capacity 142 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Organic food and ingredients Organic food and ingredients
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Religious/meditation center Religious/meditation center
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John F Kennedy International (8 miles away) John F Kennedy International (8 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (12 miles away) LaGuardia (12 miles away)
  • Newark International (14 miles away) Newark International (14 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Accept incoming residents on hospice Accept incoming residents on hospice
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Respite program Respite program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Forever fit Forever fit
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Trivia games Trivia games
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • French French
  • Russian Russian
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Brooklyn, New York, offers a variety of amenities that cater to senior living. With several pharmacies in close proximity, accessing medications and healthcare supplies is convenient. Additionally, the area is well-connected with multiple subway stations nearby, providing easy access to transportation for seniors who may not drive. There are also a number of reputable hospitals within a short distance, ensuring quality medical care is readily available. In terms of recreation and leisure, there are parks and cafes within a reasonable distance for seniors to enjoy some fresh air and socialize. Furthermore, there are theaters for entertainment options as well. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking for a mix of convenience and relaxation in their daily lives.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Pathmark (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Duane Reade (3.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)
  • Duane Reade (4 miles)

Transportation

  • MTA Subway - Sheepshead Bay (2.5 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Bay Parkway (3.5 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Church Ave (3.8 miles)
  • MTA Subway - W 8th St/NY Aquarium (3.9 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Coney Island/Stillwell Ave (4 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Prospect Park (4.4 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College (4.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • L & B Spumoni Gardens (3.5 miles)
  • Sugar Bowl (3.5 miles)
  • Paul's Daughter (4 miles)
  • Nathan's Famous (4.1 miles)
  • Ruby's Bar & Grill (4.1 miles)
  • """"""Nathan's Famous"""""" (4.1 miles)
  • Coney Island Brewing Co (4.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kings County Hospital Center (3.7 miles)
  • Maimonides Medical Center (4.8 miles)
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (5.3 miles)
  • NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Sunset Park (5.4 miles)
  • Herbert Von King Park (5.9 miles)
  • Fort Greene Park (6.6 miles)
  • Louis Valentino Jr Park & Pier (7.2 miles)
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 (7.3 miles)
  • Brooklyn Heights Promenade (7.5 miles)
  • Forest Park (7.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Judy's (5.5 miles)
  • East One Coffee Roasters (6.6 miles)
  • The West (7.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Costco Optical (5.9 miles)
  • Leading Lasik Center (6.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn (6.7 miles)

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