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Garden of Eden Assisted Living Program

Reviewer concerns include poor food quality and lack of nutrition (mentioned by 2 reviewers) — investigate before committing.

1608-1620 Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223201 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: NY DOH — view official record
Google rating
2.8/5

based on 14 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

We strongly advise families to look elsewhere, as this facility has received multiple, severe reports of abuse, pest infestations, and neglect. If you are currently evaluating options, prioritize facilities with transparent inspection records and positive, verifiable family testimonials.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

14 reviews on Google
Garden of Eden Assisted Living Program faces severe and consistent allegations of neglect, abuse, and poor living conditions. Families have reported issues ranging from pest infestations and inadequate nutrition to unprofessional staff behavior and a lack of responsiveness from management.

Quality Themes

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Food0.0Staff0.0Clean0.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms0.0Value0.0

Strengths

  • None identified

Concerns

  • Poor food quality and lack of nutrition (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional, unpleasant, or abusive staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Management unresponsiveness to complaints (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

43%response rate

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Could you walk me through the process for addressing family concerns or feedback, and how the leadership team ensures these issues are resolved in a timely manner?
  • 2I understand that nutrition is vital for our loved one; could you describe the meal planning process and how you ensure residents receive balanced, high-quality options?
  • 3How does your team approach staff training and ongoing professional development to ensure that every resident receives respectful and compassionate care?
  • 4What specific protocols are in place to ensure the facility maintains a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the common areas and resident rooms?
  • 5Could you share some examples of daily activities or social programs that help residents feel engaged and part of a community here?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating care and communicating immediately with family members?

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Key Review Excerpts

Horrible place nobody cares full of bed bugs and mice in my sisters bed room The owners don't give a damn

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

My Mom was there maybe 10 years ago, they took all her money and they put her in a broom closet with no windows... the food was negative 5 stars if there is such a thing, diluted soup, cheap hotdogs completely in edible

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

My sister was physically abused by one of the workers. The food is horrible, doesn't follow good nutrition. They don't return your phone calls.

Family member · 2021☆☆☆☆
Source: 14 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: NY Dept. of Health

52total
54deficiencies

Key Findings

54 violations from 52 inspections

Dec 12, 2025Complaint
487.6 (c) (2)

Resident funds and valuables

Dec 11, 2025Complaint
487.7 (f) (5)

Resident services

487.5 (b) (2)

Resident protections

487.8 (e) (1)

Food service

487.8 (c)

Food service

487.4 (h)(1)

Admission standards

487.8 (d) (5-7)

Food service

487.11 (f) (7)

Environmental standards

487.8 (d) (1-2)

Food service

487.9 (a) (15)

Personnel

487.11 (h) (11)

Environmental standards

487.7 (f) (12) (iii)

Resident services

487.8 (e) (3)

Food service

487.11 (f) (17)

Environmental standards

487.4 (k)

Admission standards

487.8 (d) (9)

Food service

487.11 (f) (12)

Environmental standards

494.4 (h)

Admission and retention standards

487.3 (g) (3-4)

General provisions

487.8 (d) (4,8,10-11)

Food service

487.9 (j) (2)

Personnel

487.11 (k) (8)

Environmental standards

487.8 (e) (4)

Food service

Nov 19, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Aug 13, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Jun 27, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Feb 14, 2025Complaint
487.11 (j) (1-3)

Environmental standards

Dec 14, 2023Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Dec 12, 2023Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Garden of Eden Home, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Source: State licensing data

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