Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-08 · Fire 2025-12-08
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Ctr For Rehab And Residential Health Care
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $9,110 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
170 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 252-9800
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
281
Certified beds
Average residents
273
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Centers Health Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.33
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.94
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.39
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.17
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
28%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.7
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.3
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.5% |
91.2%
7.3 pts better
|
93.4%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.7% |
95.3%
4.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.8% |
3.0%
2.2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 67.4% |
18.5%
48.9 pts worse
|
11.4%
56 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.3% |
6.1%
0.8 pts better
|
5.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 0.7% |
13.5%
12.8 pts better
|
19.6%
18.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.7% |
14.8%
3.1 pts better
|
16.7%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.8% |
15.1%
3.3 pts better
|
16.3%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.3% |
15.5%
2.2 pts better
|
14.9%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.6%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.1% |
1.4%
1.3 pts better
|
1.7%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.0% |
20.8%
3.8 pts better
|
19.8%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.1% |
6.9%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.8% |
76.7%
18.1 pts better
|
81.7%
13.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.1% |
9.7%
1.6 pts better
|
12.0%
3.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7% |
1.2%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.8% |
78.8%
8 pts better
|
79.7%
7.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.6% |
20.6%
3 pts better
|
23.9%
6.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-11-02 · Fire 2023-11-02
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-09-29 · Fire 2021-09-29
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2026-01-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2026-01-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-11-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-11-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-29
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2021-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-29
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2021-10-24
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2026-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-10
G · Actual harm
2025-11-04
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-11-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-04
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-04
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-04
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-04
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-12-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-29
F574 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected 2021-11-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-29
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2021-11-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-29
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-29
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-29
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-29
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-29
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2021-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-29
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2021-11-19
C · Minimal harm
2021-09-29
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2021-11-19
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$9,110
2025-11-04
Fine
Fine · fine $9,110
Fine
Ownership
Rozenberg, Kenneth
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Balin, Yonatan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Blumenfeld, Solomon
General Partnership Interest · Individual
Lati, Zev
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lerner, Leo
General Partnership Interest · Individual
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