Cycle 1
Health 2024-09-10 · Fire 2024-09-10
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $226,944 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2749 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 277-5100
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
140
Certified beds
Average residents
136
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1980-02-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.00
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
0.00
Nurse aide staffing
Total nurse hours
0.00
All reported nurse hours
Licensed hours
0.00
RN + LPN hours
Weekend hours
0.00
Weekend nurse staffing
Weekend RN hours
0.00
Weekend registered nurse coverage
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
0.00
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
0.00
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
0.00
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
58%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
55%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
9,857
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
22.27
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9828
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 19.02% · Performance 23.04% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 5.94% · Performance 8.32% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
6.13
Baseline 27.66% · Performance 38.64% · Measure score 6.13 · Achievement 6.13 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.78
Baseline 2.41 hours · Performance 3.52 hours · Measure score 2.78 · Achievement 1.54 · Improvement 2.78
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.73% |
10.72%
About the same
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 63 · Observed rate 11.11% · Lower 95% interval 7.61% |
| Discharge to community | 24.38% |
50.57%
26.2 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 68 · Observed rate 11.76% · Lower 95% interval 16.28% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.67 |
1.02
0.6 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.08% |
95.27%
3.8 pts better
|
Numerator 215 · Denominator 217 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.46% |
0.77%
0.3 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 217 |
| Discharge self-care score | 60.4% |
53.69%
6.7 pts better
|
Numerator 90 · Denominator 149 |
| Discharge mobility score | 65.1% |
50.94%
14.2 pts better
|
Numerator 97 · Denominator 149 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.3% |
2.29%
About the same
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 217 · Adjusted rate 1.39% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.32% |
7.12%
1.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 56 · Observed rate 12.5% · Lower 95% interval 4.78% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0.52% |
8.2%
7.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 193 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 77.88% |
42%
35.9 pts better
|
Numerator 81 · Denominator 104 |
| Discharge function score | 71.81% |
56.45%
15.4 pts better
|
Numerator 107 · Denominator 149 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 97.22% |
95.95%
1.3 pts better
|
Numerator 70 · Denominator 72 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 35 · Denominator 35 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 7.08% |
25.2%
18.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 113 |
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 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 2.2 · Expected 2.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.3 |
1.3
2 pts worse
|
1.8
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.3 · Observed 4.1 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 30.8% |
91.2%
60.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
62.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 26.2% · Q3 37.1% · Q4 39.8% · 4Q avg 30.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 72.2% |
95.3%
23.1 pts worse
|
95.5%
23.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 72.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.4% |
3.0%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 14.4% |
18.5%
4.1 pts better
|
11.4%
3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 20.0% · Q4 28.3% · 4Q avg 14.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.5% |
6.1%
1.6 pts better
|
5.4%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 5.2% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.5% |
13.5%
1 pts better
|
19.6%
7.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.4% · Q2 13.1% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 14.6% · 4Q avg 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.3% |
14.8%
6.5 pts better
|
16.7%
8.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.2% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 8.7% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 8.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 9.1% |
15.1%
6 pts better
|
16.3%
7.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 12.2% · Q3 11.3% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 9.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.4% |
15.5%
1.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.2% · Q2 22.5% · Q3 14.5% · Q4 14.2% · 4Q avg 17.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.4%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.0% |
20.8%
4.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.3% · Q2 25.8% · Q3 17.5% · Q4 24.6% · 4Q avg 25.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.2% |
6.9%
3.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.7% · Q2 12.2% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 9.3% · 4Q avg 10.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 14.1% |
76.7%
62.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
67.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.0% · Q2 13.2% · Q3 18.9% · Q4 9.0% · 4Q avg 14.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 19.7% |
9.7%
10 pts worse
|
12.0%
7.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.7% · Observed 22.3% · Expected 12.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.9% |
1.2%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 30.0% |
78.8%
48.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
49.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 30.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.9% |
20.6%
5.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.9% · Observed 27.7% · Expected 25.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-05-26 · Fire 2023-05-26
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-04-21 · Fire 2021-04-21
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-10
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-11-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-10
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-11-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-10
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-11-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-10
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-11-08
C · Minimal harm
2024-09-10
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-26
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-09-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-26
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-26
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-26
K371 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2023-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-26
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-26
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-26
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-07-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-21
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-21
K231 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide large enough exits.
Corrected 2021-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-21
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2021-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-21
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-05-15
B · Minimal harm
2021-04-21
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Not marked corrected
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-10
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 2024-11-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-10
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2024-11-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-10
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 2024-11-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-10
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-11-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-10
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 2024-11-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
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 2024-09-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
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 2024-09-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
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 2024-09-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
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 2024-09-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
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 2023-12-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-13
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-12-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-26
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-26
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 2023-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-26
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-26
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-07-22
B · Minimal harm
2023-05-26
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2023-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-28
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-06-27
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-04-20
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-20
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 2023-06-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-21
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-21
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 2021-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-21
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 2021-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-21
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-21
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2021-06-16
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$141,232
2024-10-28
Fine
Fine · fine $141,232
Fine
$0
2024-10-28
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-01-28 · 13 days
13 day denial
$0
2024-07-11
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-10-11 · 28 days
28 day denial
$85,712
2023-04-20
Fine
Fine · fine $85,712
Fine
$0
2023-04-20
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-07-20 · 8 days
8 day denial
Ownership
Berkowitz, Leopold
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Klein, Yaakov
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Thomas, Selma
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Younesi, Peyman
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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