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HomeNew YorkBrooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

835 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 112337182212600
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
240
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 240 certified beds with an average of 230.3 residents per day (96% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected May 29, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.26 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 36.2%

Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Brooklyn, New York with 240 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored below average compared to New York facilities.

Beds
240
Avg Residents/Day
230.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Kings
Last Inspection
May 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
45.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (28)

F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Dec 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0577Minimal Harm

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey: May 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: May 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: May 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Nov 9, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Nov 9, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 9, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Nov 9, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.12 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.38 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.26 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.85 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.2%
RN Turnover
52.8%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SCHUCK, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2012
MELNICKE, ISRAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2012
MELNICKE, MATTHEWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2012
MELNICKE, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2012
MELNICKE, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2012

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?▾
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 29, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?▾
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides 3.26 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours, 0.76 LPN hours, and 2.12 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.2%.
How many beds does Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 240 certified beds with an average of 230.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?▾
Yes, there are 39 other nursing homes in Brooklyn, New York with an average rating of 3.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Brooklyn nursing homes page.